Nets vs. Bucks: 3 things we learned from Brooklyn’s close win

Just a short bit ago, it seemed like the Brooklyn Nets were in trouble. Between dropping four out of five games, losing Kevin Durant to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and Kyrie Irving’s personal leave, the team was trending in the wrong …

Just a short bit ago, it seemed like the Brooklyn Nets were in trouble. Between dropping four out of five games, losing Kevin Durant to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and Kyrie Irving’s personal leave, the team was trending in the wrong direction. But between Durant’s return and the arrival of James Harden, Brooklyn finds itself in the midst of a four-game winning streak after knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks in Saturday’s 125-123 finish.

But change will continue to come in Brooklyn with Irving expected to return to practice on Tuesday ahead of the Nets’ trip to Cleveland.

Before moving on to Wednesday’s matchup with the Cavs, here are three things we learned from Monday’s win: