NEW YORK — The Brooklyn NetsAs they prepare for the last two regular-season games, they take full control of their playoff fate.
The Nets are currently eighth in the Eastern Conference, with a score of 42-38. If they win their last two games, they will secure the seventh seed and host the East’s first-Playin game on Tuesday night. Veteran center Andre DrummondIt is clear that his team has a positive mindset going into Friday’s game against The Cleveland CavaliersThe current team that is one slot ahead of Nets.
Drummond stated that Friday’s shootaround had shown him that he believes they are must-win games. “I think we are aware of what lies ahead and what’s in store if we win these games. I believe our sense of urgency has increased a bit and we’re ready to take that next step.
The Nets, who have had to deal with many injuries, experienced a COVID epidemic in December that affected the entire team. Kyrie IrvingThe part-time status of ” from January to March is due to his decision to not get the COVID vaccination. However, they remain optimistic that they will still be able to catch the rhythm needed to run a long race in the postseason.
Guard: “If we are playing well going into the Play-In, then those two games will take care of themselves and we should win them,” guard Seth Curry said. “But if our team isn’t playing well, then we probably won’t be able to win the Play-In game.”
“So it’s only a matter of [playing]Our style of play is confident and rhythmic, playing the best basketball we can.
Since being traded, both Curry and Drummond have been steady. Ben SimmonsTwo future first round picks and the Nets in a trade deadline arrangement that sent James HardenAnd Paul MillsapThe Philadelphia 76ers. Despite Simmons not being able to play for the Nets due to a back injury, Brooklyn is still confident that they will win this year’s title.
Drummond stated, “I believe it’s everyone’s mindset at the beginning of this year, to try and win the championship.” Drummond said, “I believe with this team we have an exceptional group of guys — anything is possible, it’s the NBA at end of the day. Anything is possible.
“We just need to put our best foot forward and hang our hats, so that we have the mindset that we can win. It’s a mindset that everyone should have. We are trying to be true to ourselves and make things happen. Curry’s goal is to continue playing through the pain in his left ankle. Curry missed the previous two games and scored 15 points. He also hit three three-pointers during Wednesday’s 110-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors. New York Knicks.
Curry described Curry’s ankle injury as “practically the same,” Curry said. Curry said, “Just trying to manage it. And got through it. It’s just a daily management thing. I want to make it through the end of the season and get into the playoffs. If Tiger can score one under at Augusta yesterday, I think I can manage a little pain the rest of this season.