Brooklyn was abuzz on Sunday evening, and it had nothing to do with the Hornets swarming into town.
Nets coach Steve Nash had to feel the same way, nearing the end of a disjointed season in which he’s employed more than 40 different starting lineups, resulting in a 39-35 record — and the No. 8 play-in position in the Eastern Conference — with eight to play beginning with Sunday’s contest.
Irving is averaging 27.7 points over 21 road appearances this season, including 50 in Charlotte on March 8. He had been slated to miss seven of the Nets’ final eight games due to the previous mandates. But these changes will enable Nash to start Irving and Kevin Durant together down this final stretch in an attempt to solidify the team’s playoff positioning.
“I’m very hesitant to pretend that [stability] is just going to be the way it is. But it would be great if we could have some continuity here and make the most of these remaining games so that we can put ourselves further along and be more prepared and more cohesion and understanding of our style of play together,” Nash said. “The further we get there, I think it’s paramount for our success or opportunity to play well in the playoffs.
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