The Brooklyn Nets became the first NBA team this season to notch a series-sweep over an opponent when they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on November 4. Two weeks into the season, and Jordi Fernández’s team had notched two wins over the eastern-most Western Conference team, and would not see them again for another year.
That is, until Group Play in the Emirates NBA Cup was decided, and one of the two games Brooklyn gained on their schedule after was against the Grizzlies on Friday night. Tough luck.
Since Brooklyn’s second victory over Memphis, the Grizzlies have found their stride.