The Nets’ loss to the Charlotte Hornets was the start of a very difficult week for Brooklyn. The next day, the Nets found out they’d have to move forward without Spencer Dinwiddie after he was diagnosed with a partially torn ACL. After receiving the news about the guard, the Nets went 1-3. Then Brooklyn found out on Monday that Kevin Durant will miss at least four games as he serves out his quarantine, per the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Yet, somehow, the Nets pulled out a huge win over the Utah Jazz, despite the fact the starting five of Kyrie Irving, Bruce Brown, Taurean Prince, Jeff Green and Jarrett Allen had never played together as a unit until Tuesday.