Nets reaction: The Brooklyn Nets clinch the No. 2 seed

The Brooklyn Nets are heading into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the East.

The Brooklyn Nets ended the season on Sunday by capping off a five-game winning streak with an easy victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This win was a little revenge for what happened earlier this season, as the Cavs beat the Nets in both of their previous matchups. Former Cavalier Kyrie Irving set the tone in the first half. He went for 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting. Uncle Drew also had 0 turnovers with a plus-minus of +17.

Mike James (12 PTS, 3 ASTS) had himself a half too. James was a spark for this team off the bench and he helped to slow down Cleveland from getting back into this one in the second quarter. The Nets barely won the second quarter 33-23 after outscoring the Cavaliers 34-24 in that first period.

The highlight above is arguably the play of the year. It also summed up how the second half was: the Nets just cruising to victory. Kevin Durant (23 PTS, 13 ASTS, 8 REBS, 8-10 FG), Kyrie Irving (17 PTS, 3 3PM) finished with the team highs as Brooklyn outscored the Cavaliers 32-20 in the third period. They earned themselves some rest in the fourth quarter.

In that period Landry Shamet (12 PTS, 4-8 FG), Bruce Brown (12 PTS, 4 REBS, 4 ASTS) and Tyler Johnson (10 PTS) added to their tallies to put the finishing touches on the Cavaliers along with their regular season. They took the win 123-109.