On loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers is rough. Losing to them in consecutive games, though? Despite the fact they’re very much improved from last year, back-to-back losses to the Cavs is inexcusable for a team of the Brooklyn Nets’ caliber.
Not only did the Nets lose 125-113 on Friday after a double-overtime loss on Wednesday, Brooklyn let the game get out of hand in the third, making it nearly impossible to come back in the fourth — where the Nets did play much better.
After earning their first winning streak of the season, the Nets are at risk of experience their first losing streak of 2020-21 as they get set to host the Miami Heat on Saturday. Before moving on to that meeting, here are three things we learned from Friday’s game: