The 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets season was marked by high expectations following the acquisitions of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, alongside the mid-season addition of James Harden. This trio formed a formidable offensive core, propelling the team to a 48-24 record, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
Despite injuries limiting the Big Three’s time together on the court, the Nets boasted one of the league’s most potent offenses. In the playoffs, Brooklyn advanced past the first round by defeating the Boston Celtics in five games. However, their championship aspirations were derailed in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in a hard-fought seven-game series. The Nets’ season was ultimately characterized by flashes of brilliance overshadowed by the challenges of integrating star talent amid persistent injury issues.
- Regular Season Record: 48-24
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Brooklyn Nets Roster and Stats for 2020-21 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kevin Durant | 35 | 26.9 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 45.0 | 12 | 34.3 | 9.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 40.2 |
| Kyrie Irving | 54 | 26.9 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 40.2 | 9 | 22.7 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 36.9 |
| James Harden | 36 | 24.6 | 8.5 | 10.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 36.6 | 9 | 20.2 | 6.3 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 36.4 |
| Caris LeVert | 12 | 18.5 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 34.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Harris | 69 | 14.1 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 47.5 | 12 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 40.2 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | 5 | 12.8 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 80.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarrett Allen | 12 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Green | 68 | 11.0 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 41.2 | 6 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 55.6 |
| Blake Griffin | 26 | 10.0 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 38.3 | 12 | 9.0 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 38.9 |
| Landry Shamet | 61 | 9.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 38.7 | 12 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 38.5 |
| Bruce Brown | 65 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 28.8 | 12 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 18.2 |
| Taurean Prince | 12 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 35.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike James | 13 | 7.7 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 35.5 | 9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 31.3 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 57 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 3 | 6.7 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nic Claxton | 32 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 20.0 | 12 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | 58 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 31.4 | 7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Tyler Johnson | 39 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 36.4 | 8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| Alize Johnson | 18 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Chiozza | 22 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 31.0 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Reggie Perry | 26 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 19.0 | 5 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Norvel Pelle | 3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Andre Roberson | 5 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 12.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Iman Shumpert | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rodions Kurucs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyler Cook | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Noah Vonleh | 4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets showcased their offensive firepower by defeating the Boston Celtics in a 4-1 series victory. The trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving proved formidable, combining their scoring prowess and experience to overwhelm the Celtics' defense. This series highlighted the potential of the Nets' star-studded lineup as they advanced confidently to the next round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-93 | |
| May 25, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 130-108 | |
| May 28, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 125-119 | |
| May 30, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | W 141-126 | |
| Jun 01, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 123-109 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets faced the Milwaukee Bucks in a highly anticipated second-round matchup. Despite a star-studded lineup featuring Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, the series went to a thrilling Game 7. Ultimately, the Nets fell short as the Bucks advanced, with Durant's heroic performances unable to overcome injuries and the resilience of the eventual NBA champions.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-107 | |
| Jun 07, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 125-86 | |
| Jun 10, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 86-83 | |
| Jun 13, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-96 | |
| Jun 15, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-108 | |
| Jun 17, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-89 | |
| Jun 19, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-111 |
Brooklyn Nets 2020-21 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2020-21 season for the Brooklyn Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 125-99 | |
| Dec 25, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | W 123-95 | |
| Dec 27, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 106-104 | |
| Dec 28, 2020 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 30, 2020 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 145-141 | |
| Jan 01, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 114-96 | |
| Jan 03, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 123-122 | |
| Jan 05, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 130-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-109 | |
| Jan 08, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 115-110 | |
| Jan 10, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 129-116 | |
| Jan 12, 2021 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 122-116 | |
| Jan 13, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-109 | |
| Jan 16, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 122-115 | |
| Jan 18, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 125-123 | |
| Jan 20, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 147-135 | |
| Jan 22, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-113 | |
| Jan 23, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | W 128-124 | |
| Jan 25, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | W 98-85 | |
| Jan 27, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 132-128 | |
| Jan 29, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 147-125 | |
| Jan 31, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | L 149-146 | |
| Feb 02, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 124-120 | |
| Feb 05, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 123-117 | |
| Feb 06, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-108 | |
| Feb 09, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 122-111 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-94 | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 134-117 | |
| Feb 15, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 136-125 | |
| Feb 16, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 128-124 | |
| Feb 18, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-98 | |
| Feb 21, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-108 | |
| Feb 23, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 127-118 | |
| Feb 25, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 129-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 115-98 | |
| Mar 01, 2021 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 124-113 | |
| Mar 03, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | W 132-114 | |
| Mar 11, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 121-109 | |
| Mar 13, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 100-95 | |
| Mar 15, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 117-112 | |
| Mar 17, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 124-115 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | L 121-113 | |
| Mar 21, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 113-106 | |
| Mar 23, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-112 | |
| Mar 24, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 118-88 | |
| Mar 26, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 113-111 | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-107 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 120-108 | |
| Apr 01, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 111-89 | |
| Apr 04, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 115-107 | |
| Apr 05, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 114-112 | |
| Apr 07, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 139-111 | |
| Apr 10, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 126-101 | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 127-97 | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 123-117 | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 130-115 | |
| Apr 18, 2021 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-107 | |
| Apr 20, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 134-129 | |
| Apr 21, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 114-103 | |
| Apr 23, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-104 | |
| Apr 25, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 128-119 | |
| Apr 27, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 116-103 | |
| Apr 29, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 130-113 | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 128-109 | |
| May 02, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-114 | |
| May 04, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 124-118 | |
| May 06, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 113-109 | |
| May 08, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 125-119 | |
| May 11, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 115-107 | |
| May 12, 2021 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 128-116 | |
| May 15, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 105-91 | |
| May 16, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 123-109 |