On April 5, 2022, the Nets trained. Durant was interviewed by the media. Speaking of the opponents in the play-offs, Durant said, "I don't care who our opponents are in the play-offs."
"I think our season has been disrupted by my injury. I'm not saying we're not a good team. When Owen and I were absent, the team lacked continuity. That's it. When we can all play, I like what we have. " Durant said.
Operation mode of NBA play-offs
Game 1: The team with the seventh winning percentage plays the eighth team at home, and the winner gets the seventh seed in the playoffs. The losing team got another chance in the third game.
Game 2: Team 9 vs. 10, and the winner enters the third game. The loser was eliminated and entered the NBA draft draw.
Game 3: The losers from 7th to 8th will face the winners from 9th to 10, and the winners will get the 8th seed in the playoffs. The loser in the third game also entered the lottery.
This means that the teams with the seventh and eighth winning percentage will have two chances to win a game to get a playoff seat, while the teams with the ninth and tenth highest winning percentage need two consecutive victories.