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”We’ve started to do it more, get a sample size. It’s something similar to Jeremy [Lin] and D’Angelo in the beginning,” Atkinson said. “I do like that. I do like having two guards that can really handle the ball.

“Now, you’ve got to look at the other pieces and how they fit. Someone’s got to be out. One of our good wing players has got to be out if they’re going to play. Or we go super small. Figuring that puzzle out is a challenge. But yes, we can expect more of that.”

Would Atkinson bench Allen Crabbe, who has finally found his stroke and averaged 25 points per game in his past four games? Or slide him to small forward?

The Nets also could shift DeMarre Carroll to power forward, which they have done but often at the cost of defense and rebounding. Starting power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is also expected back Monday from his groin injury.

“It’s something we’re looking at, something we have to consider,” Atkinson said. “You have to balance what’s good for us offensively, what’s good for us defensively. So there’s a lot that goes into that.”