NEW YORK — It doesn’t matter who the Nets have to play. A win is a win, and they need to win out.
With four games left in the regular season, the Nets are fighting for their playoff lives. As of Monday, they’re tied with the Charlotte Hornets for the Eastern Conference’s 10th seed. If they finish the season ninth or 10th , they will be just one more loss from missing the playoffs altogether and will require two wins to secure the eighth and final playoff seed.
The Nets, though, aren’t worried about that play-in game. They have to play it, whether they win or lose their final four. Their opponent could vary depending on seeding — the Nets could play the Hornets, Hawks or Cavaliers.
