Nets coach Steve Nash was placed in health and safety protocols shortly before his team faced the Raptors on Monday night.
Assistant coach Jacque Vaughn will assume head-coaching responsibilities until Nash is able to return.
The short-handed Nets missed their coach against Toronto. Brooklyn came out flat, giving up 71 first half points on its way to a 133–97 loss. Toronto rookie Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 28 points, adding 16 rebounds and five steals in the blow out.
The loss dropped the Nets to 32–30. Brooklyn holds the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference with 20 games remaining.