Nets clinch playoff berth, Jarrett Allen sets career-high

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For the second time in as many seasons, the Brooklyn Nets are going to the postseason.

The Nets clinched their 2020 NBA Playoffs berth with their 119-106 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday.

In the process of securing a playoff spot, several members of Brooklyn’s roster had impressive games — Jarrett Allen’s performance being chief among them.

The big man set a new career-high in assists, tallying eighth against Sacramento. His previous career-high in a game was six.

Allen also logged his 28th double-double of 2019-20 (11 rebounds). Between the previous two seasons, Allen had 28 double-doubles in total.

Allen is the first Nets center to reach 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in a game in franchise history.

Joe Harris finished with 21 points, knocking down five 3-pointers. He has now drained a shot from beyond the arc in 58 consecutive games. He’s three games away from tying D’Angelo Russell’s franchise record (61 games).

 

Caris LeVert led the Nets with 22 points.

Chris Chiozza (14 points), Tyler Johnson (14), Garrett Temple (12) and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (10) each finished in double figures, as well

The Nets get back to work on Sunday at 9 p.m. when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers.