The Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle, losing 110-104 to the Washington Wizards, marking their seventh loss in the last nine games. Despite a lineup change, the team's performance did not improve, leaving them with a 2-7 record that is tied with the San Antonio Spurs for the third-worst in the league over the same period, as noted by @CjHolmes22. Only the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets have performed worse, both teams being winless in that span. The Nets' issues, particularly on defense, have been highlighted as needing more than just the return of players like Lonnie Walker, who has indicated his comeback is imminent. Amidst their on-court struggles, the Nets are also facing scrutiny off the court, with the NBA considering a fine for the team's roster management in a recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The league is investigating whether the Nets violated load management rules by sitting several starters and pulling three players early during their loss to the Bucks. Additionally, the Nets' defensive lapses were exemplified when they allowed Jalen Williams to score on a fastbreak after a made free throw, demonstrating a lack of effort.
That was incredibly bad defense by the Nets to let Jalen Williams get to the rim on a fastbreak after a made FT. Just poor effort.
Brooklyn Nets face potential penalty with the NBA reviewing their controversial roster decisions for game vs the Bucks... which saw them rest four players and pull three early https://t.co/h4qDmURFEJ https://t.co/r7m1L8BYSa
NBA Investigating Whether To Fine Nets For Violating Resting Rules https://t.co/mmO8jz1Ogq
I’ve confirmed the NBA is reviewing the Nets sitting several starters in Wednesday’s loss to the Bucks. https://t.co/ddhzp1x8iH
NBA may fine Nets for violating load management rule https://t.co/JKm7NDMkC5
NBA considering punishing Nets after roster controversy against Bucks https://t.co/Cxq66q9Im1 https://t.co/h4AgFU1vg0
Lonnie Walker told reporters yesterday his return is coming soon. But with the Nets 2-7 in their last 9 games, they need more than another fresh body to fix their recurring issues. Especially on defense. https://t.co/6k5Z411uNo
The Nets' 2-7 record over the last 9 games is tied with the Spurs for the 3rd worst in the league over that span. Only the Pistons/Hornets (both winless) are worse. Stats, eye test and more can explain why but just that info alone shows how bad things are
The Nets’ bad week hits another low with a loss to the Wizards despite changing the starting lineup. https://t.co/TWAHuICNG1
Nets’ lineup change leads to same outcome as they falter down stretch in 110-104 loss to Wizards Brooklyn is 2-7 in its last 9 games. @CjHolmes22 https://t.co/6QYRg25RHg