Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview: Kenny Atkinson returns to Brooklyn

Going into tonight’s matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, there are two things that put the Brooklyn Nets in a severe disadvantage.

First, the Nets are facing arguably the best team in the NBA. As the second highest scoring team in the NBA with an average of 121.2 PPG, the Cavs can flat out score it. Will they continue their rampage at the Barclays Center? Most likely.

Second, the Nets are a brand new team, one that just got rid of their star point guard Dennis Schroder and he’ll have no replacement until two-way Reece Beekman makes his way from the West Coast. Who will lead the offense you may ask. Your guess is as good as mine.

Jordi Fernandez did say Sunday that he expects the team to pick…