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Kristian Winfield

After Game 1 loss, four ways Nets can adjust to Celtics’ punishing defense and rebounding

BOSTON — Offensive rebounds, turnovers, poor transition defense, and touches for Seth Curry, all underscored by a particularly poor shooting night for Kevin Durant.

The film from the Nets’ one-point, buzzer-beating defeat in Game 1 shows a team that fought hard for about 44 minutes. But a three-minute stretch at the top of the third quarter and the final minute of regulation unraveled a valiant effort and spoiled a game the Nets almost stole at TD Garden.

Now it’s back to the drawing board. It’s back to the film room for a team with adjustments to make for Game 2.

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