Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets finally found out which team they will first have to overcome in their championship pursuit, as Jayson Tatum’s 50-point game against the Washington Wizards set up a matchup against the Boston Celtics, whom the Nets played well against earlier in the season.
Both of these players get some unfair flack for their defensive acumen, but Irving and Walker will likely be taking turns trying to get buckets down the floor. Considering Irving is coming off of a 50/40/90 season, the Nets should feel confident leaning on him. If Irving can buckle down and focus on taking down Walker, the Nets should be able to score from the perimeter with regularity.