When the Nets (31-29) finally get healthy and the looming return of Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons become a reality, it’ll be a huge much-needed boost. It will also allow the Nets to exhale, at least until the games are played. In the Nets’ eyes, good health is all they’ll need to get back on the track and be a championship contender.
“That’s it. That’s one, two, three, and 4 really,” said Steve Nash when asked for a list of what his team needs after the Nets’ 129-106 stomping Thursday night at Barclays Center. “These guys could’ve played better tonight but we can play better on nights we have everybody too.