NBA 2021-22 will see Brooklyn Nets facing off against Boston Celtics on Sunday, 24 April 2022 at 05:00 AM IST
The Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead in this series. Game 1 was a close contest and was decided by Jayson Tatums buzzer-beater.
However, that wasnt the case in Game 2. Boston, who were down by 17 points early, thoroughly outplayed Brooklyn in the second half to register a 114-107 comeback win.
Kevin Durant and company have a stern test ahead. It will be up to them to take advantage of their home-court advantage in order to cut Boston Celtics series lead to one game. Another loss will damage their hopes of saving the season significantly.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have managed to carry their regular-season form into the playoffs in style. They have been highly efficient on both ends of the floor.
The Celtics have done a remarkable job of preventing the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving from making a significant impact on offense. Boston held the dynamic duo to only 1 of 17 shooting in the second half of Game 2 at TD Garden.
Ime Udokas men also had seven of their eight active players score in double-digits. This helped them dismantle Brooklyns woeful defense and erased a 17-point deficit to win the game.
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets were the preseason favorites to win the NBA championship this year. However, all signs point toward an early playoffs exit for Steve Nashs side. Brooklyn doesnt have the depth, especially defensively, to deal with a solid two-way team like the Boston Celtics.
The Nets were heavily reliant on their offensive prowess. However, when Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were shut down by the Celtics defense, Brooklyn didnt seem to have any tricks up their sleeve.
The Brooklyn Nets ideal game plan should be to involve every active player on offense to take attention off Durant and Irving.
Players like Seth Curry, Patty Mills, and Andre Drummond should be given more opportunities to flourish on offense, as it could allow KD and Kyrie significant space to operate.
Fantasy Tips
Boston Celtics team has the upper hand over Brooklyn Nets team. So try to pick more players from Boston Celtics
Small League Must Picks:
BKN: Kevin Durant [1508 points], Bruce Brown [1021 points] BOS: Jayson Tatum [1998 points], Jaylen Brown [1364 points]
Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry, Patty Mills, Kevin Durant, Kessler Edwards, Bruce Brown, Andre Drummond, Nicolas Claxton, David Duke JR, Goran Dragic, Dayron Sharpe, Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Blake Griffin, LaMarcus Aldridge
Boston Celtics Squad:
Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Nik Stauskas, Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, Daniel Theis, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, Luke Kornet, Brodric Thomas, Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Sam Hauser, Matt Ryan, Al Horford