Kevin Durant Post-Season Performance is One For The Ages
At the end of regulation in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals between the Brooklyn Nets and The Milwaukee Bucks, Nets Forward Kevin Durant hunched over gasping for air after playing a game-high 53 mins. Following his historic performance in Game 6, Durant's prolific scoring ability was on full display. With Irving out and Harden on a bad leg, Durant carried the offensive load pouring in 48 of the starter's 111 points. Late in regulation, Durant nailed a turnaround jumper to send the nets into overtime. Despite Durant's late-game heroics, the Nets only scored 2 points in overtime, falling short of a victory.
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Kevin Durant Shakes Off The Naysayers
The storyline this postseason has been about the Nets' star Kevin Durant. The 2-time finals MVP has yet to miss a beat. After an 18-month hiatus due to an Achilles tear and missing 36 games during this season, speculations circulated the league. Many questioned if Durant would have the endurance to withstand the rigours of the postseason. With a Monstrous series vs. the bucks, Durant has solidified himself as the NBA's most prolific scorers. Several NBA stars praised KD for his stellar performances in Game 6 after posting a triple-double with 48 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists leading the nets to victory.
What’s Next For The Brooklyn Nets?
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Heading into the 2021-2022 season, the Nets will be a title contender with Irving and harden back healthy. Notable free agents include Blake Griffin, Jeff Green and Spencer Dinwiddie. Coach D'Antoni will be parting ways with Steve Nash to land a head coach job. According to sources, Mike D'Antoni met with the Trail Blazers for a second interview. Ultimately, The Brooklyn Nets will regain their roster at a peak level if they want a clear title shot. The Nets finished their regular season with a 48-24 record, securing the #2 seed. The Nets fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Semis in 7 games.