Kevin Garnett: 'Defeat to Miami Heat hard to take'

Kevin Garnett has admitted that it is hard to accept the 102-96 defeat to the Miami Heat in the playoffs on Monday night.

The Brooklyn Nets fell 3-1 behind in the series due to the loss in New York, and Garnett conceded that morale had taken a big hit following the disappointment.

"This is very difficult to swallow," the 37-year-old told reporters. "Hard to take, but it's what it is.

"Coulda, shoulda, woulda doesn't help us at this point."

Miami can wrap up a series victory with a win in game five on Wednesday night.