What a long, strange trip it’s been for the Brooklyn Nets. The ups and downs of the 2021-22 season included Kyrie Irving’s vaccination drama, James Harden’s trade push, and a lengthy injury for Kevin Durant.
Despite all the issues, the Nets are exactly where they want to be — in the playoffs. They took down the Cleveland Cavaliers handily on Tuesday night. Although the Cavs cut the lead to six in the fourth quarter, the Nets led by 22 at one point in the second half. By the time Cleveland clawed their way back into the game, they had no energy to complete the comeback.