BROOKLYN NETS

The Brooklyn Nets went on the road to kick off their weekend with a game against the Charlotte Hornets. They walked away with a comfortable 111-104 victory behind solid play from the starters.

In what is quickly becoming a troubling trend, the Nets started out very slowly on the offensive end. They only hit one of their first six shots, the one make was Joe Harris of course. He has become a focal point for the offense in the wake of Kyrie Irving’s prolonged absence. His five threes in the first half kept the game close.

Something about this arena… Joey Buckets already 3/4 from range 🧔👌🧔👌🧔👌 pic.twitter.com/wXDmF70APz — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 7, 2019

Despite this, the team overall seemed complacent on Friday. There were a few standouts (looking at you, Jarrett Allen), but there was a distinct lack of cohesion, especially amongst the bench unit.

Perhaps it might have something to do with the elephant in the room. Wilson Chandler’s suspension is almost up — he was suspended for 25 and they just finished No. 22 — and there is not an open roster spot for him. Someone is going to have to go, but who will it be?

Tonight for the game grades, we focused on the players who may find their position on the team in danger. These next few games could be crucial for their future with the organization.

While the cohesion was sometimes subpar against the Hornets, the effort was clearly there. They were playing their hearts out, and that energy allowed the Nets to pretty comfortably close out the Hornets. The players are starting to settle into their roles, and it shows in the increased level of play. Still, the question remains: Who will be the odd man out three games from now?