The 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets season was marked by high expectations following a blockbuster trade that brought Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry from the Boston Celtics. Under rookie head coach Jason Kidd, the team aimed for a deep playoff run. Despite a sluggish 10-21 start, they turned it around, finishing the regular season 44-38, securing the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.
In the playoffs, Brooklyn faced the Toronto Raptors in a thrilling first-round series, ultimately winning in seven games. However, their postseason journey ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they fell to the Miami Heat in five games. Off the court, the season was notable for the retirement of Kidd’s jersey and his subsequent transition to a coaching role with the team. Despite not reaching the NBA Finals, the season was a significant chapter in the Nets’ history as they continued to build a competitive squad.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-3, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Brooklyn Nets Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Brook Lopez | 17 | 20.7 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Johnson | 79 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 40.1 | 12 | 21.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 41.5 |
| Deron Williams | 64 | 14.3 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 36.6 | 12 | 14.5 | 3.2 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 34.0 |
| Paul Pierce | 75 | 13.5 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 37.3 | 12 | 13.7 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 35.8 |
| Marcus Thornton | 26 | 12.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 38.0 | 10 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 23.8 |
| Andray Blatche | 73 | 11.2 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 27.8 | 12 | 6.4 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Mirza Teletović | 72 | 8.6 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 39.0 | 12 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33.9 |
| Shaun Livingston | 76 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 16.7 | 12 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100.0 |
| Mason Plumlee | 70 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 10 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Alan Anderson | 78 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 33.9 | 12 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 29.0 |
| Kevin Garnett | 54 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 12 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Andrei Kirilenko | 45 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 20.0 | 10 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jason Terry | 35 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 37.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jorge Gutiérrez | 15 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyshawn Taylor | 23 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marquis Teague | 21 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 37.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reggie Evans | 30 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tornike Shengelia | 17 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Collins | 22 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Brooklyn Nets in the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Toronto Raptors in a thrilling seven-game series. Veteran leadership from Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett proved crucial as the Nets edged out the Raptors 104-103 in Game 7, thanks to a late-game block by Pierce on Kyle Lowry. The series was noted for its intense competitiveness and the Nets' ability to execute in high-pressure moments, ultimately allowing them to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 94-87 | |
| Apr 22, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 100-95 | |
| Apr 25, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 102-98 | |
| Apr 27, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 87-79 | |
| Apr 30, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-113 | |
| May 02, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 97-83 | |
| May 04, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-103 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Miami Heat
In the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets faced the Miami Heat, led by the formidable trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. Despite a strong showing from veterans like Joe Johnson and Paul Pierce, the Nets struggled to contain Miami's high-powered offense and ultimately fell in five games, with the Heat proving too dominant on both ends of the floor. This series highlighted the gap between the Nets and the elite teams in the league, underscoring the challenge of overcoming a championship-caliber opponent.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 107-86 | |
| May 08, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 94-82 | |
| May 10, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-90 | |
| May 12, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | L 102-96 | |
| May 14, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 96-94 |
Brooklyn Nets 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Brooklyn Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | W 101-100 | |
| Nov 03, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | L 107-86 | |
| Nov 05, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-88 | |
| Nov 08, 2013 | @ Washington Wizards | L 112-108 | |
| Nov 09, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 96-91 | |
| Nov 13, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 107-86 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 100-98 | |
| Nov 16, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-103 | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-98 | |
| Nov 20, 2013 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 95-91 | |
| Nov 22, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-81 | |
| Nov 24, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 109-97 | |
| Nov 26, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 102-100 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-94 | |
| Nov 29, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-95 | |
| Nov 30, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 97-88 | |
| Dec 03, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 111-87 | |
| Dec 05, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | L 113-83 | |
| Dec 07, 2013 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-82 | |
| Dec 10, 2013 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-96 | |
| Dec 12, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-93 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-99 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 130-94 | |
| Dec 18, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 113-107 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 121-120 | |
| Dec 23, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 103-86 | |
| Dec 25, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 95-78 | |
| Dec 27, 2013 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-93 | |
| Dec 28, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 105-91 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 95-93 | |
| Jan 04, 2014 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-82 | |
| Jan 06, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 91-86 | |
| Jan 08, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 102-98 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-95 | |
| Jan 11, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-80 | |
| Jan 16, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 127-110 | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | W 103-80 | |
| Jan 21, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-90 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-106 | |
| Jan 26, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | W 85-79 | |
| Jan 27, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 104-103 | |
| Jan 31, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 120-95 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 97-96 | |
| Feb 03, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-102 | |
| Feb 06, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 103-89 | |
| Feb 07, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 111-95 | |
| Feb 09, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 93-81 | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 105-89 | |
| Feb 13, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-76 | |
| Feb 19, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | W 105-99 | |
| Feb 22, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 93-86 | |
| Feb 23, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-102 | |
| Feb 26, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 124-80 | |
| Feb 27, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-98 | |
| Mar 03, 2014 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 96-80 | |
| Mar 05, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | L 91-84 | |
| Mar 09, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 104-89 | |
| Mar 10, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 12, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | W 96-95 | |
| Mar 15, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | L 101-94 | |
| Mar 17, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-95 | |
| Mar 19, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-99 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 114-98 | |
| Mar 23, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-104 | |
| Mar 24, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 109-104 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 116-111 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-97 | |
| Mar 30, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-99 | |
| Apr 01, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 105-96 | |
| Apr 02, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-81 | |
| Apr 04, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 116-104 | |
| Apr 05, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-101 | |
| Apr 08, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | W 88-87 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | L 115-111 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 93-88 | |
| Apr 13, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 97-88 | |
| Apr 15, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | L 109-98 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-85 |