Mikal Bridges was refreshingly honest following the Brooklyn Nets’ December 8 victory over the Washington Wizards. Facing a five-game West Coast gauntlet, Bridges said that while “you obviously want to win every game...don’t come back under .500. That’s the mindset.”
Not exactly the loftiest goals. The Nets embarked on their journey at 12-9, meaning only a winless road trip would send them back under .500. Over a week later, Brooklyn sits at 13-12 after the first four games away from home, a last-second loss to the Golden State Warriors having killed some of the vibes beating the Phoenix Suns provided.