The Nets, sitting at 15‑38, fell 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 games in Cleveland and Oklahoma City.
NBA.com analyst John Schuhmann cited the team’s 5‑18 record in the last five minutes of games—the worst clutch record in the league over the past decade—as a key factor. With a young roster led by rookies Egor Demin and Nolan Traore, the Nets are focusing on development, but 29 games remain and the lack of veterans like Cam Thomas and Tyrese Martin could keep wins scarce.