Brooklyn Nets:
Granted the Brooklyn Nets had one of the easiest strength of seeding game schedules (19th of 22) facing opponents with a cumulative win total of 281.
Despite that fact, the squad arrived in Orlando without their two superstars but also missing Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, Taurean Prince, Wilson Chandler, and Nicolas Claxton.
No one expected much, but Caris LeVert, Joe Harris, and Jarrett Allen not only performed well they took the challenge to heart. The game versus the Blazers, for example, was one they could’ve sat that trio since they had nothing to gain by playing. Instead, they tried their best to knock out the Blazers.
Sure makes you wonder how the Kyrie Irving comments affected this trio specifically and whether their performances are to show him they are worthy or if this is to gain interest from clubs who do want them.
Seeding Game Results:
Magic 128 – Nets 118
Nets 118 – Wizards 110
Nets 119 – Bucks 116
Celtics 149 – Nets 115
Nets 119– Kings 106
Nets 129 – Clippers 120
Nets 108 – Magic 96
Blazers 134 – Nets 133