This is only the second time that the Nets have entered the second round since the team was founded. They will take on the Charlotte Hornets, the fifth-seeded team, in the best-of-seven semi-final that starts on Sunday.
We are seeded and cannot face another seeded team.
In the game in New Jersey, Nets shooter Kidd scored a new career playoff high with 31 points. In addition, he had 8 rebounds and 7 assists, creating numerous scoring opportunities for the Nets, which is the top-seeded team in the Eastern Division.
A UEFA spokesman said: 'Liverpool will not be one of the seeded teams. The top seeds are the 12 groups winners from the Europa League and the best four third-placed sides from the Champions League.
The two top-seeded teams advanced to the semifinals.