Nets’ Cam Johnson believes their league-2nd worst defense will improve over time

Mar 1, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Johnson had his best offensive game in a Nets uniform, but Brooklyn was at the receiving end of a brutal 142-118 loss at the hands of their crosstown rival New York Knicks Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Johnson hit 7 of 11 from downtown to pace the Nets with a season-high 33 points. But it left a bitter taste in the mouth with the way they have been losing lately.

They’ve only won once since Johnson and Mikal Bridges joined the team after the…