The Nets have been seeking to finish a four-game skid Tuesday evening in San Antonio, however have been totally outmatched within the second half, falling 127-113 at Frost Financial institution Heart.
After profitable six of seven video games coming into the All-Star break, Brooklyn has misplaced six of seven since. Even the return of Cam Thomas and D’Angelo Russell couldn’t cease the bleeding.
The Nets, who had the most effective protection within the NBA for many of February, have regressed significantly at that finish of the courtroom in latest video games. Their final 4 opponents shot a mixed 53.9% towards them coming into Tuesday’s matchup.
San Antonio shot 55.3% in its twenty sixth win of the season, together with a blistering third quarter the place it shot 60% from the sector, 66.7% from 3-point vary (6-for-9), and outscored the Nets 37-23.
Devin Vassell, who led San Antonio with a game-high 37 factors, scored 17 of his factors and made 5 of his eight 3-pointers within the third quarter.
Trailing 62-57 at halftime, Brooklyn shot simply 31.6% within the third quarter and misplaced management of the sport. It entered the fourth quarter down 99-80.
The Nets have been in a position to reduce San Antonio’s result in 12 with 4:54 left, and that’s as shut because it ever obtained down the stretch.
Thomas, again from a one-game absence, led the Nets with 24 factors and 6 assists on 8-for-19 capturing, whereas Russell added 12 factors and 4 assists in his first look since Feb. 20. It was simply the second time Thomas and Russell have began collectively this season.
The Nets fell to 21-40 with Tuesday’s loss and are actually 1.5 video games again of the fifth lottery spot.
Brooklyn will return to motion on Thursday towards the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Heart.
Initially Printed: March 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM EST
