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So while the Nets’ 6-11 record is in the lower echelon of the standings, it’s clear they are making progress.
“You can look at it as a positive that we’re moving in the right direction, trying to put together complete games,” said former Cav Joe Harris, who had 18 points against his former team.
Referring to losses to the Warriors and Cavs, Harris added, “Those are the two top teams in the NBA and have been for the last few years, so for us to compete and play each team close, that’s encouraging for us. I think it should give us an optimistic outlook going forward.”
DeMarre Carroll suggested the Nets need to bottle the formula they used to cut a 28-point Warriors lead to four and then lead the Cavs by seven points in the fourth quarter.
“This is the type of team we want to be — share the ball, be aggressive,” Carroll said after the loss in Cleveland. “We’ve got Portland, a tough ballclub, coming in Friday. This was a tough loss, but I think we can learn from it.”
