The scenario has played out nearly identically in each of the first two games for the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets have played strong first halves in each of their opening two contests, only to follow each of those with third quarters that were just dismal.
Brooklyn recovered to win Friday night, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks. They weren’t so fortunate against the Detroit Pistons in their opener on Wednesday.
After the Nets made just 5-of-27 3-pointers against Detroit, coach Kenny Atkinson told Brian Lewis of the New York Post:
“We didn’t have enough attempts.