The Brooklyn Nets will need all the help they can get as they face a tough test against a formidable Cleveland Cavaliers side in the winnet-take-all Play-In game. The good news for the Nets is that they now expect veteran point guard Goran Dragic to return to the lineup when they face the Cavs on Tuesday night.
Dragic has been out of action since April 2nd after manifesting symptoms of COVID-19. The former All-Star missed the Nets' last five games. However, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein, Dragic has now cleared the league's health and safety protocols and should be good to go against Cleveland:
“The Nets now say Goran Dragic has cleared health and safety protocols and is available for tomorrow night’s playoff play-in game at home against Cleveland,” tweeted Stein.
The Nets now say Goran Dragic has cleared health and safety protocols and is available for tomorrow night’s playoff play-in game at home against Cleveland.
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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 11, 2022
Since joining the Nets as a free agent back in February, Dragic has been a key part of coach Steve Nash's rotation. He's no superstar but he definitely brings a lot to the table for the Nets. In 16 games played this season for Brooklyn, the 35-year-old has produced averages of 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 25.5 minutes per contest.
A lot will be on the line on Tuesday night with the winner advancing to the playoffs as the seventh seed. The loser will face the winner of the Hawks-Hornets Play-In game for the eighth and final seed in the Eastern Conference.
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