The Brooklyn Nets (15-38) are ranked 28th in NBA.com's power rankings following their poor clutch performances. The team has struggled in close games, going 5-18 in games decided by five points or less in the final five minutes, which would be the worst clutch record in the last 10 seasons.
Additionally, Brooklyn ranks 27th in clutch offense (100.7 points per 100 possessions) and last in clutch defense (126.0 allowed per 100). The Nets face a challenging post-break schedule, with seven of their first 10 games on the road, including a tough back-to-back in Cleveland and Oklahoma City.