Fred Kerber of the Post has a troubling statistic in a season of troubling statistics.
For the seventh time in a defeat, the Nets either led, were tied or stood within a basket of the opponent in the fourth quarter. This time, they were tied, 85-85.
In other words, the Nets can't close the deal. And often, as it did in Oklahoma City, the score changes dramatically.
In a disastrous 78 seconds, the Nets fell behind by nine as Durant hit two 3-pointers, and Dion Waiters added another.