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Why Jordi Fernandez feels Nets’ loss to Knicks was ‘more positive than negative’ despite late collapse

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The Brooklyn Nets looked like a competitive basketball team for three quarters on Monday vs. the New York Knicks. They went back to looking like an inexperienced and disjointed group in the game’s closing period. After leading by four at the end of the third, the Nets were outscored 28-11 in the fourth. They shot […] The post Why Jordi Fernandez feels Nets’ loss to Knicks was ‘more positive than negative’ despite late collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ win vs. Pacers leaves just 1 team winless in 2026-27 NBA season

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The Brooklyn Nets found themselves shorthanded in the backcourt, with both Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. missing their matchup against the Indiana Pacers. But despite those absentees, the Nets found a way to beat the Pacers, 98-90, to claim their first win of the season (1-5). As Brett Spiegel of ClutchPoints notes, the Nets […] The post Nets’ win vs. Pacers leaves just 1 team winless in 2026-27 NBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers during front end of back-to-back

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The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s road matchup with the Indiana Pacers. They ruled out the No. 6 pick for the front end of a back-to-back due to back injury management. Brown is expected to play on Monday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. […] The post Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers during front end of back-to-back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals motivation behind moving Nolan Traore into starting lineup

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Jordi Fernandez made a significant change to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup three games into the season. The Nets head coach replaced veteran Keon Ellis with sophomore point guard Nolan Traore in the starting five during Tuesday’s 125-124 loss to the Boston Celtics. He revealed the motivation behind the decision on Friday. “Our shot selection was […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals motivation behind moving Nolan Traore into starting lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will Mikel Brown Jr. enter Nets’ starting lineup after logging 28 minutes during loss to Celtics?

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. played a season-high 28 minutes during Tuesday’s 125-124 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. That’s notable because the No. 6 pick opened the year on a minutes restriction that has kept him out of Brooklyn’s starting lineup. Does Brown’s workload Tuesday mean his minutes limit has risen enough for […] The post Will Mikel Brown Jr. enter Nets’ starting lineup after logging 28 minutes during loss to Celtics? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. explains costly late-game decision that Jayson Tatum turned into painful lesson

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. had his first NBA marquee moment on Tuesday vs. the Boston Celtics. Then came his first major learning experience. After starting 0-for-6 at TD Garden, Brown scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, nearly willing the Nets to victory. With Brooklyn down three with 2.7 seconds remaining, […] The post Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. explains costly late-game decision that Jayson Tatum turned into painful lesson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mikel Brown Jr. makes promise after totally botching end of Celtics game before Jayson Tatum’s game-winner

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. stepped up in a big way, nearly preventing an upset by the Boston Celtics. With only a few seconds left in regulation, Brown hit a fading corner 3-pointer to tie the game and send it to overtime. He then scored all of his 17 points in the fourth quarter […] The post Mikel Brown Jr. makes promise after totally botching end of Celtics game before Jayson Tatum’s game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mikel Brown Jr.’s big shot vs. Celtics catches Chris Paul’s eye, but then Jayson Tatum upstages him

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The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics were in a battle last night, but only one team could come out victorious. After being down four points with a few seconds left in regulation, the Nets found a way to tie the game, and it was rookie Mikel Brown Jr. who hit a big 3-pointer to take […] The post Mikel Brown Jr.’s big shot vs. Celtics catches Chris Paul’s eye, but then Jayson Tatum upstages him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Egor Demin downplays concerns about leg injury after exiting Celtics matchup

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Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin exited Tuesday’s matchup with the Boston Celtics with a right leg contusion and did not return. Demin left the game, a 125-124 overtime loss, with 2:22 left in the first half after bumping legs with Paul George on a defensive possession. The Nets sophomore said postgame that he isn’t concerned […] The post Nets’ Egor Demin downplays concerns about leg injury after exiting Celtics matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons congratulates Celtics on surviving the ‘Dumb Crunch-Time Olympics’ vs. Nets

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Even on the second night of a back-to-back, one would think that the Boston Celtics shouldn’t have too much trouble defeating the Brooklyn Nets at home. This is especially the case when they were able to rest most of their key players the previous night after blowing out the Chicago Bulls, 134-99. But in the […] The post Bill Simmons congratulates Celtics on surviving the ‘Dumb Crunch-Time Olympics’ vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. giveth and taketh away in tough OT loss to Celtics

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Mikel Brown Jr. has had a bit of a challenging start to his NBA career. The Brooklyn Nets are handling the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft with kid gloves due to ankle troubles, and as a result, Brown is coming off the bench and with minutes restrictions to boot. But on Tuesday […] The post Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. giveth and taketh away in tough OT loss to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals reason for Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin’s split in rotation

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will miss Sunday’s back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers due to back injury management. The No. 6 pick missed most of the preseason due to an ankle injury. The Nets say his new designation on Sunday’s injury report is strictly preventative. “Correct. There’s not a new injury,” said head coach […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals reason for Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin’s split in rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. isn’t coming off his minutes restriction “anytime soon.” The No. 6 pick played 20 minutes off the bench during his NBA debut on Wednesday. Jordi Fernandez explained on Friday why Brown will remain on his minutes limit moving forward. “[The minutes restriction] is not going to change in a […] The post Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mikel Brown Jr.’s star flashes headline otherwise forgettable Nets season-opener

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Brooklyn Nets fans had little reason to get out of their seats during Wednesday’s 110-103 season-opening loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The few moments of electricity in the building came courtesy of No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. Brown put together a modest stat line during the loss, scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting with […] The post Mikel Brown Jr.’s star flashes headline otherwise forgettable Nets season-opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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