On April 9, Beijing time, the Nets host the Cleveland Cavaliers, both teams have decided to participate in the playoffs, and are fighting for better rankings, and this game will directly determine whether the Nets have a chance to enter the playoffs as the 7th. In the first quarter, the Nets fantasy started with a 15-point lead, and although the Cavaliers recovered in the second quarter, the Nets still led by 8 points at the end of the half.
In the first quarter, Irving was in average condition, scoring only 2 points in 1 of 4 in a single quarter, but Durant felt hot, mid-range, three-point shooting training, and 6 of 7 in a single quarter without solving 16 points. Coupled with Curry Jr. and Bruce Brown joining forces to contribute 14 points, the Nets played 34-19 in the quarter to establish a double-digit advantage. The Cavaliers played iron frantically on the outside, losing all 7 three-point shots in the first quarter.
Entering the second quarter, the Cavaliers' offense clearly recovered, with Love first opening the counterattack with a three-pointer, Garland countering with a one-handed loop pull, and Osman also hitting a three-pointer in the bottom corner. Then Detective Mowbury scored consecutive points, the Cavaliers chased only 6 points, and Irving's bottom corner three points netting to stop the bleeding. In the final stage, Mills hit a large open three-pointer in the bottom corner, Garland responded continuously from the outside, Irving shot a sharp stop on the board, and the half-time ended, and the Nets led by 8 points 62-54.
Throughout the first half, Irving sent 11 points, 4 boards and 4 assists on 5-of-11 shooting, Durant scored 22 points and 4 assists on 6-of-10 shooting, and Brown contributed 9 points, 6 boards and 5 assists. For the Cavaliers, Garland had 16 points, Mobley had 10 points and four boards, and Le Vere had 10 points and two assists.