Prior to the start of the heartbreaking loss against the Philidelphia 76ers, The Athletic’s Michael Scotto broke the news of an important lineup modification. Rondae-Hollis Jefferson was replacing 11-year-pro Jared Dudley in the starting lineup for the Brooklyn Nets. This was only Hollis-Jefferson’s second start of the 2019 season. On the flip side, Jared Dudley would be moved the bench for the first time all year.
The lineup change makes sense. With Caris LeVert out for the foreseeable future, not only have the Brooklyn Nets been playing without their best offensive player, but they have also been playing without their best on-ball defender.