5 things that went wrong for Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 NBA Season

#3 The Brooklyn Nets were plagued with injuries

James Harden (#13) reacts with Kevin Durant (#7) of the Brooklyn Nets

Injury was a key factor that played a significant role in the Brooklyn Nets' season. The team's power trio played only eight games together in the regular season, as it was difficult to keep them healthy at the same time.

"There was 3 things that could stop the Nets from winning a championship: 1. Chemistry 2. Defense 3. Injuries And the injuries is what got them."— @Chris_Broussard on the Nets season & why the second-round loss to the Bucks is actually good for Brooklyn: pic.twitter.com/fv1oeX53Pr

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) June 21, 2021

The trend continued in the playoffs as well, as all three featured in only the first round. Harden exited Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals with a hamstring strain. In Game 4, Irving sustained a high ankle sprain that sidelined him for the rest of the season.

Undoubtedly, a healthy Brooklyn Nets team can cause serious damage. It will be exciting to see how things pan out with the Nets in the new season.

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#4 The Brooklyn Nets do not have depth in their frontcourt

Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets high-fives Mike James (#55) and Nicolas Claxton (#33)

The Brooklyn Nets' starting lineup consists of Joe Harris, Kevin Duran, and Blake Griffin. Outside of these players, their frontcourt is comprised of 34-year-old Jeff Green and Nicolas Claxton, who is in his sophomore year.

To achieve success, the Brooklyn Nets need to make additions to their roster with players that can keep the momentum going. While they do not have to be superstars, a supporting cast of athletic and experienced players could also suffice.

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#5 Bench contribution

Nicolas Claxton (#33), Blake Griffin (#2) and Jeff Green (#8) of the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets' bench was superb during the regular season and were able to continue their winning streak in the absence of their power trio. However, the bench took a back seat, and production dropped tremendously after at least two of the trio became available.

The @BrooklynNets bench didn’t attempt a shot. 0-0-0. https://t.co/oAL6rO0LFe

— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) June 20, 2021

That was more apparent in the playoffs, especially in the second round where Kevin Durant had to play incredible minutes. It looked as though these athletes had lost confidence in their abilities and kept making passes to Durant.

Landry Shamet, who was sensational during the regular season, struggled in offense and defense. Although Claxton showed promise defensively, he's not an elite rim protector or scorer.