The Nets snapped their losing streak with a strong performance from Johnson and Russell, despite ongoing injury challenges.
Before this game, the Nets had lost five straight without Johnson, who was out with an ankle sprain, and Russell, who had a shin contusion. They both played on limited minutes but made a big impact.
Nic Claxton was held out due to tightness in his hamstring, but the coach reassured that it wasn’t serious. Claxton was uncertain about playing the next game against the Clippers.
Ben Simmons also played despite some back issues, contributing five points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. The coach emphasized the importance of monitoring players’ health and being cautious with their minutes.
The Nets shot 54.4% from the field and scored 132 points, marking their best performance this season. Ziaire Williams also showed improvement, hitting three three-pointers.
With the NBA Lottery coming up, Nets fans are eager to see how the team will shape up moving forward, especially with potential trades on the horizon.
