PHOENIX — The Nets are one piece away from winning an NBA championship this season: That piece is a healthy Kevin Durant, en route to Brooklyn via standard shipping, set to arrive at Barclays Center in 14-21 business days.
Durant’s absence, and soon-to-be return from a sprained MCL in his left knee, is the silver lining as the Nets have gone 0-2 in their first two games of their five-game road trip and ride a five-game losing streak on their way to Sacramento for a date with the Kings on Wednesday.
The Nets came up 10 points short, 121-111, against the league-best Phoenix Suns after coming up four points short in The Bay against the Warriors.
