Nets vs Boston Celtics
The 2021–22 Brooklyn Nets season ended with a first-round sweep by the Boston Celtics.
The 2021–22 Brooklyn Nets season was the 46th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), 55th season overall, and its 10th season playing in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
Quick Facts
- Character
- Historic Eastern Conference Rivalry
- Affiliation
- NBA Atlantic Division (historical)
- First appears
- 1968-69 Season
- Status
- Active but historically defined by late 70s/early 80s era
- Key figure nets
- Julius Erving (Dr. J)
- Key figure celtics
- Larry Bird
- Major context
- 1974, 1976, and 1983 Eastern Conference Finals
Lore & Background
On February 10, 2022, the Nets sent superstar James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster deal, in return for Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, Ben Simmons, and two first-round picks. This trade ended the superteam era of the Nets. On April 2, 2022, the Nets clinched a spot in the play-in tournament. On April 12, the Nets clinched a playoff spot after winning the play-in game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, they faced the Boston Celtics, losing the series 4–0. It was the second time in three seasons that the Nets were swept in the first round of the playoffs; in the 2020 playoffs, they were swept by the Toronto Raptors.
Reader's Guide
The Nets entered the draft holding one first-round pick and three second-round picks. The 44th overall pick was acquired on July 7, 2016, in a trade with the Indiana Pacers. The 49th overall pick was acquired on July 6, 2019, in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The 59th overall pick was acquired on July 20, 2018, in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The Nets used their 27th overall pick to select Cam Thomas, and then selected Kessler Edwards (44th overall pick), Marcus Zegarowski (49th overall pick) and RaiQuan Gray (59th overall pick).
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