Nets' Andre Drummond says final two regular-season outings are 'must-win games' for Brooklyn

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The Brooklyn Nets are in control of their own playoff fate as they prepare for their final two games of the season.

If the Nets win their final two games, they will lock up the seventh seed and host the first play-in game in the East. The team that sits one slot ahead of the Nets is going to be the focus of the game on Friday, according to veteran center Andre Drummond.

I think they are must-win games for us. I think our sense of urgency is higher than it was before, and I think we are prepared to take that next step.

The Nets, who have dealt with a variety of injuries, a teamwide COVID-19 outbreak in December, and a decision not to get the vaccine, remain confident that they can still catch the rhythm they need.

If we are playing well heading into the play-in game, we should win them, according to guard Seth Curry.

It is just a matter of being in a good rhythm and playing our best basketball.

In the trade that sent James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Nets got two future first round picks and solid play from both Curry and Drummond. Brooklyn remains steadfast in their belief that they can still win a title despite the fact that Simmons is out with a back injury.

Everyone on the team wants to win a championship in the beginning of the year. Anything can happen.

We just have to hang our hat, put our best foot forward, and we can win. Everyone has the same mindset. We are trying to stay within ourselves and make things happen.

Curry is playing through pain in his left ankle. Curry scored 15 points and hit three 3-pointers in the win over the Knicks.

Curry said his ankle injury was the same as before. I try to get through the end of the season into the playoffs and give the team what I can. I feel like if Tiger can shoot 1 under at Augusta yesterday, I can play through a little bit of pain for the rest of the season.