The Brooklyn Nets have made it through a quarter of the regular season in a situation so unique that it becomes contradictory. The 16 victories achieved allow him to lead the Eastern Conference although this success hides a journey on the tightrope. And the imminent danger of a fall accompanies them at every step.
The same narrative that invites applause also emerges as a threat. The Nets have the third best record in the entire NBA despite the absence of Kyrie Irving, the injury of Joe Harris, the displacement of Blake Griffin out of the rotation or the irregular image offered by James Harden. In effect, New Yorkers compose a seamless offensive machine that allows them to collect victories by inertia. But, currently, they are far from being perfect and consolidating as the threat they aspire to become.
The 16 triumphs achieved hide a certain trap. Of these, only six have occurred against teams with a positive balance: Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers, the latter on two occasions. On the other hand, the seven defeats suffered have had teams called to fight for the ring or, at least, seriously enliven the playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, as well. twice. Not only that, but the average disadvantage in these stumbles amounts to 14.7 points. No, they have not been defeats by a small margin of difference.
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