The Brooklyn Nets enjoyed a powerhouse 2020-21 season, finishing second in the Eastern Conference with a strong 48-24 record. Under first-year head coach Steve Nash, the team reached "superteam" status following the mid-season acquisition of James Harden, who joined stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to form the league's most prolific offense. The Nets showcased their dominance in the first round of the playoffs by defeating the Boston Celtics in five games and pushed the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks to a thrilling seven-game series in the Conference Semifinals.