The Nets are trying to claw their way out of a slump ... a slump that has included tough losses against depleted teams and all-too-close wins against others. It’s left the team sitting at second in the East (25-14) after dropping five of their last seven games. Through the struggles during these dog days of the season, Kevin Durant has carried a heavy load, helping to make up for the absence of Kyrie Irving and Joe Harris. Is it alarming?
After playing 43 minutes in the Nets’ 121-119 overtime win against the Spurs Sunday night. Durant tallied a game-high 42 minutes in Monday night’s cross-country back-to-back loss against the Trail Blazers.