The 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets season was marked by high expectations but ultimately fell short of its championship aspirations. Despite a star-studded roster featuring Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, the team struggled with injuries and off-court issues. Harden was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster deal that brought Ben Simmons to Brooklyn, though Simmons did not play due to injury.
The Nets finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, securing the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. In the play-in tournament, they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers to clinch a playoff spot. However, their postseason run was brief as they were swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round, highlighting the team’s lack of cohesion and depth. The season underscored the challenges of maintaining chemistry and consistency amid roster changes and player absences.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Brooklyn Nets Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kevin Durant | 55 | 29.9 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 38.3 | 4 | 26.3 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Kyrie Irving | 29 | 27.4 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 41.8 | 4 | 21.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 38.1 |
| James Harden | 44 | 22.5 | 8.0 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 33.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Seth Curry | 19 | 14.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 46.8 | 4 | 14.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 52.2 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge | 47 | 12.9 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 30.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Andre Drummond | 24 | 11.8 | 10.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Patty Mills | 81 | 11.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 4 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 53.8 |
| Joe Harris | 14 | 11.3 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 46.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bruce Brown | 72 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 40.4 | 4 | 14.0 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 42.9 |
| Nic Claxton | 47 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 4 | 10.5 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Cam Thomas | 67 | 8.5 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 27.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goran Dragić | 16 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 24.5 | 4 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Blake Griffin | 56 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 26.2 | 2 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 40.0 |
| Day'Ron Sharpe | 32 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 28.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kessler Edwards | 48 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 35.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DeAndre' Bembry | 48 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 41.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Johnson | 62 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 27.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Duke Jr. | 22 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 24.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jevon Carter | 46 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 33.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Paul Millsap | 24 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 22.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Langston Galloway | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Ennis III | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shaquille Harrison | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Brooklyn Nets in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
2022 NBA Play-In Tournament
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-108 |
Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Boston Celtics. Despite having the superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Nets struggled against a determined Celtics team, ultimately being swept in four games. The series highlighted Brooklyn's defensive vulnerabilities and lack of depth, as Boston's Jayson Tatum emerged as a dominant force, propelling his team to a convincing victory.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-114 | |
| Apr 20, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-107 | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-103 | |
| Apr 25, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 116-112 |
Brooklyn Nets 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the Brooklyn Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 127-104 | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-109 | |
| Oct 24, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 111-95 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 104-90 | |
| Oct 27, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | L 106-93 | |
| Oct 29, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 105-98 | |
| Oct 31, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-91 | |
| Nov 03, 2021 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 117-108 | |
| Nov 05, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-90 | |
| Nov 07, 2021 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 116-103 | |
| Nov 08, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-95 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | @ Orlando Magic | W 123-90 | |
| Nov 12, 2021 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-112 | |
| Nov 14, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 120-96 | |
| Nov 16, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 117-99 | |
| Nov 17, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-99 | |
| Nov 19, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-113 | |
| Nov 22, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-112 | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | W 123-104 | |
| Nov 27, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 113-107 | |
| Nov 30, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 112-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2021 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 110-105 | |
| Dec 04, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 111-107 | |
| Dec 07, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 102-99 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-104 | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-105 | |
| Dec 12, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-104 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 131-129 | |
| Dec 16, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-105 | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 100-93 | |
| Dec 25, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-115 | |
| Dec 27, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 124-108 | |
| Dec 30, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-102 | |
| Jan 01, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-116 | |
| Jan 03, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 118-104 | |
| Jan 05, 2022 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 129-121 | |
| Jan 07, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-109 | |
| Jan 09, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 121-119 | |
| Jan 10, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-108 | |
| Jan 12, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 138-112 | |
| Jan 13, 2022 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 130-109 | |
| Jan 15, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-105 | |
| Jan 17, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-107 | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 119-118 | |
| Jan 21, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 117-102 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 136-125 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-96 | |
| Jan 26, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 124-118 | |
| Jan 29, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-106 | |
| Feb 01, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 121-111 | |
| Feb 02, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-101 | |
| Feb 04, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | L 125-102 | |
| Feb 06, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 124-104 | |
| Feb 08, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 126-91 | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | L 113-112 | |
| Feb 12, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | L 115-111 | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-85 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | W 111-106 | |
| Feb 17, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 117-103 | |
| Feb 24, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 129-106 | |
| Feb 26, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 126-123 | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 133-97 | |
| Mar 01, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 109-108 | |
| Mar 03, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | L 113-107 | |
| Mar 06, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 126-120 | |
| Mar 08, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 132-121 | |
| Mar 10, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 129-100 | |
| Mar 13, 2022 | vs. New York Knicks | W 110-107 | |
| Mar 15, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 150-108 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 113-111 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 128-123 | |
| Mar 21, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 114-106 | |
| Mar 23, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 132-120 | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | W 110-95 | |
| Mar 27, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 119-110 | |
| Mar 29, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 130-123 | |
| Mar 31, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-119 | |
| Apr 02, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 122-115 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 118-105 | |
| Apr 06, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-98 | |
| Apr 08, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-107 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 134-126 |