On April 13, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs & playoffs officially kicked off. In an Eastern Conference playoff that ended first, the Nets beat the Cavaliers 115-108 at home to win the playoffs while locking up 7th in the East, and they will play against the 2nd Celtics in the East in the first round of the playoffs.
The Nets were able to win, and Durant was instrumental. In the whole game, Durant played 42 minutes, 9 of 16 shots, 1 of 2 of three-pointers, 6 of 6 from the free throws, a total of 25 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks, in the key final quarter, Durant hit consecutive mid-range shots to help the team stabilize the situation, he is the first place in the team today with plus or minus +16!
Speaking about qualifying for the playoffs after the game, Durant said: "It's really incredible, we have to give the Cavaliers a compliment. Now we're looking forward to the showdown with the Celtics and see what happens. They're the best team in the league in the last two months, they have two All-Stars, and I can't wait to play them! ”
Speaking about his personal performance, Durant said: "The Cavaliers have done a great job of limiting me, they have been keeping the two in front of me, I try to slow myself down and then make the right decisions to get my teammates involved. ”
Nets player Brown said of the series against the Green Army after the game: "First of all, we can't let Tatum score 50 points. The Celtics' Lowe can't play, which is very critical for us, we are going to attack Horford and Theis! ”
However, the famous commentator Barkley was not optimistic about the Nets' prospects, saying: "The Nets can't eliminate the Celtics, and the other fools on the show can continue to express their opinions." But Durant and Irving played so well today that they barely beat the mediocre Cavaliers! ”