The Brooklyn Nets have fallen apart since Kevin Durant went down to injury on January 15. They’ve won two of 14 games since that point, and with Saturday’s four-point loss against the Miami Heat, the Nets have now dropped 11 in a row. Despite the abysmal streak, optimism is still in the air, though at a fleeting rate.
“I mean the vibe is good, the energy is good in the locker room. We understand that we’re shorthand and we’re making up things as we go along,” said Kyrie Irving following Saturday’s loss. “But ultimately, it’s just having that persevering attitude.