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Nets finish with most efficient offense in NBA history

It might not have looked like it in the first half of Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, but the Brooklyn Nets finish the 2020-2021 regular season with the most efficient offense in the history of the league. Scoring 117.3 points per 100 possessions, the Nets were otherworldly as an offensive force. James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant appeared to be pressing early on with Barclays Center bubbling with excitement and enthusiasm. Now that Brooklyn's big three have their first playoff game under their belts, and ninth game overall playing together, Steve Nash is hoping that the offensive brilliance that was on display in limited action together will continue in Game 2 to help the Nets create separation in the series.

Nets take Celtics' best shot in Game 1, but it still wasn't enough

The Brooklyn Nets played some of their worst offensive basketball of the season and Boston came out shooting the lights out in Game 1. The Nets withstood Celtic haymaker after haymaker before picking themselves of the mat, dusting themselves off and fighting back in the second half.
Brooklyn's defense was stingy and allowed the team to climb out of a 32-20 first half hole and flip the script in the second half. James Harden admitted that playing in front of 13,000-plus fans wasn't something he was used to and early playoff jitters played a factor. For first time all year, the nets used a starting five of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Harden, Joe Harris, and Blake Griffin. Steve Nash hopes his team works out the kinks in the lineup as it looks to go up 2-0 in the series.

Nets overcome off shooting night, down Celtics 104-93 in Game 1

The Nets shot under 42 percent from the field and 24 percent from 3-point range, but still managed to overcome a poor shooting night to clinch a Game 1 victory.
Kevin Durant had 32, Kyrie Irving 29 and James Harden 22 to push the Nets to a 1+0 series advantage. Brooklyn got all it could handle defensively from Brad Stevens in the first half, but the talent just overwhelmed Boston. Game 2 is set for Tuesday night at 7:30pm.

Nets shoot 1-of-12 in first half from 3-point range, trail Celtics 53-47

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The Brooklyn Nets put on one of their worst shooting performances of the season going 1 of 12 from beyond the arc, but somehow only trail the Boston Celtics by six points at halftime. Steve Nash will need to make some offensive adjustments if he hopes the Nets can rebound and avoid a Game 1 upset.

Nets reveal starting lineup for Game 1 versus Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets announced the team's starting five and sharpshooter Joe Harris will start at forward, while Blake Griffin will start at center. The other three positions in the lineup are pretty self explanatory.

Take that Nets detractors, Game 1 at Barclays Center is officially sold out

The Nets have soldout Game 1 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, much to the chagrin of Knicks fans and Nets detractors. Brooklyn used offer code "HARDEN" to give vaccinated fans 50 percent off playoff tickets. With fan capacity expanded to 33 percent, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Kevin Durant and company will look to capitalize on the home court advantage against the pesky Celtics.

Steve Nash needs to use this Nets starting five against Celtics

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Three fifths of the Nets starting lineup is already decided with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden in Brooklyn, but who will Steve Nash send out to compliment them for the opening tip? The most likely candidates are Blake Griffin and Jeff Green, who would complete the ideal small ball lineup for the Nets. Boston doesn't have a prototypical center to dump the ball down to inside and the Nets can get away with starting Griffin at the five. The playoffs are all about adjustments, so expect Nash and Brad Stevens to try and mix and match different lineup combinations to try and take advantage of any mismatches on the court. Game 1 tip is set for 8pm on Saturday.
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