The Nets, 15‑38, slipped to 28th in NBA.com’s power rankings after the All‑Star break. They lost 11 of their last 12 road games and will play seven of their first 10 post‑break games away, starting with back‑to‑back contests in Cleveland and Oklahoma City.
Their 5‑18 record in games decided within five points is the worst clutch performance in the last decade, ranking 27th in clutch offense and last in clutch defense. With a roster dominated by rookies Egor Demin and Nolan Traore, the team is prioritizing player development over immediate wins as 29 games remain.