The Brooklyn Nets were coming off an “A+” in their biggest test of the season when they rolled into Orlando to face the Magic on Sunday night. That test they passed with flying colors was a duel with the Miami Heat, a duel that had major, layered implications for Brooklyn. Forget the fact that the winner of would climb above play-in position, if just for a moment. The Nets were riding a five-game losing streak, and were desperate for some morsel of positivity that extended beyond just the standings.
Well nothing could have been more positive than the way they manhandled the Heat on Saturday night, riding a dominant second half to comfortable victory.