"Kevin Durant ruined a legendary Kyrie Irving game; this is unforgivable" - NBA world mercilessly roasts Kevin Durant for lousy defense leading to Nets' loss in Game 1 against Celtics

NBA fans have reacted to Kevin Durant's defensive blunder during the Brooklyn Nets' 115-114 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2022 playoffs.The Celtics may have won Game 1 against the Nets, but it was anything but a cakewalk. In a hard-fought battle, Boston managed to record a win in the final moments of the game behind Jayson Tatum's game-winning layup.Bleacher Report@BleacherReportTATUM CALLED GAME 3:39 AM · Apr 18, 2022454637084TATUM CALLED GAME ‼️ https://t.co/8slEipnVp2While Tatum's performance and end-game heroics were noteworthy, NBA fans were shocked by Durant's lack of discipline during the final play of the game.With his back turned to Tatum, who was at the perimeter, Durant allowed an easy backdoor cut. This allowed the young Celtics superstar to seal the game for his team in spectacular fashion.After the game, fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the blunder. Here are some of the reactions:JWEPP@JWeppKevin Durant today3:02 AM · Apr 18, 20225311674Kevin Durant today https://t.co/ixWi7gKe3bChris Smoove's Butner@TheSmooveBurnerKevin Durant... why3:39 AM · Apr 18, 202216018Kevin Durant... why https://t.co/StpOuqlYFMBryan Oringher@BOringherNBAKevin Durant totally fell asleep on Tatum, it should be said.3:39 AM · Apr 18, 2022739Kevin Durant totally fell asleep on Tatum, it should be said. https://t.co/pwGYcKydKsً.@BolWrldKevin Durant.exe has stopped working4:20 AM · Apr 18, 202232035Kevin Durant.exe has stopped working https://t.co/gEFImGWbwACousin Steez (not notable)@AndrewDoxyKevin Durant sold this last possession4:14 AM · Apr 18, 202218718Kevin Durant sold this last possession https://t.co/KjO9u8UlWyMusa Kayrak 🌻@musakayrakDid anyone get what Kevin Durant did during this entire play. No defense, no movement, no double team, nothing. He was like almost freezed.4:17 AM · Apr 18, 20228Did anyone get what Kevin Durant did during this entire play. No defense, no movement, no double team, nothing. He was like almost freezed. https://t.co/XnjlkDKTRGThe Hood Therapist@OhhMar24Kevin Durant ruined a legendary Kyrie Irving game. This is unforgivable3:36 AM · Apr 18, 2022444159Kevin Durant ruined a legendary Kyrie Irving game. This is unforgivableDear Paramount+ kindly bring back Survivor AU.@Escapesalot@TheSmooveBurner Decided to become a spectator with 3 seconds left.6:14 AM · Apr 18, 20223@TheSmooveBurner Decided to become a spectator with 3 seconds left.SEMIDIÓS 🦉@AubreyJnr_@TheSmooveBurner Mans was caught ball watching3:45 AM · Apr 18, 20226@TheSmooveBurner Mans was caught ball watchingًDon@wrldkldKevin Durant today3:40 AM · Apr 18, 20227837Kevin Durant today https://t.co/6F6YJHUNpp*kurt vile voice* pretty simpin'@somegingerguy23@AndrewDoxy4:16 AM · Apr 18, 20221459@AndrewDoxy https://t.co/WPsQoVYJ7vhamza🥹@zesrih“BLOCK IT DRAYMOND”3:53 AM · Apr 18, 2022116551511“BLOCK IT DRAYMOND” https://t.co/5i4YnoaKoEWith their defensive meltdown leading to a loss at TD Garden, the Brooklyn Nets will look to make several adjustments to prepare for the next game.After a relatively poor shooting outing for Durant, the Nets will hope to see their superstar rediscover his form in the next game.Can Kevin Durant lead the Brooklyn Nets past the Boston Celtics?Kevin Durant being guarded by Jayson TatumAfter their loss to the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a precarious position in the playoffs. Having lost an extremely close contest on the road, Brooklyn will have to change gears quickly.More importantly, the Nets will need their superstars to be at their best. While Kyrie Irving delivered with his performance, Durant struggled to get into his offensive rhythm in Game 1.Durant recorded 23 points in 41 minutes. However, he shot 9-24 from the field and 1-5 from beyond the arc. He also recorded six turnovers.HaterMuse@HaterMuseKevin Durant tonight:23 PTS (on 23 shots)4 REB3 AST 6 TOV37.5 FG%20.0 3P%-13 (team was +12 without him)Got outplayed by 4 Celtics starters.3:39 AM · Apr 18, 20222190303Kevin Durant tonight:▫️23 PTS (on 23 shots)▫️4 REB▫️3 AST ▫️6 TOV▫️37.5 FG%▫️20.0 3P%▫️-13 (team was +12 without him)Got outplayed by 4 Celtics starters. https://t.co/Sf54vYbO9NThe Celtics did a great job of containing Durant in Game 1. However, given his reputation as one of the best offensive players, KD will likely return to form sooner rather than later.As a two-time champion and Finals MVP, Durant isn't someone who fades in the big moments.Considering that Boston won Game 1 by a narrow margin, Brooklyn could potentially turn things around in the upcoming games.