What happened
Brooklyn ended preseason at 3-1, but the encouraging results came with clear warning signs, most of them on defense before Wednesday’s opener against Charlotte.
Michael Porter Jr. and coach Jordi Fernández both said offense is not the issue; Fernández pointed to uneven ball pressure, transition defense and rim protection, and the Nets finished near the bottom of the league in opponent shooting metrics.
The defensive emphasis suggests Brooklyn’s early rotation decisions may hinge on who can help stop dribble penetration and protect the rim. What remains unknown is whether those issues are matchup-driven or a bigger structural problem after preseason.
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Original reporting: Nets still have defensive woes to address despite positive preseason — Yahoo Sports ↗