On whatever day it was over the summer that the NBA decided to release its schedule for the 2024-25 season, Brooklyn Nets fans likely let out a heavy sigh after seeing two early matchups against the Boston Celtics.
For weeks, anyone willing to talk about the Nets this offseason only talked about how bad they would be in the campaign yet to unfold. They were even stamped with the lowest projected win total by most sportsbooks. You’re telling me that’s the team that has to play the defending champs two times in three days less than a month into the season?