Three wins in a row. Not bad. And the Toronto Raptors win was against an Eastern Conference team that was basically healthy — healthier than the Brooklyn Nets for certain. The Nets are now 9-8 despite one of the toughest opening schedules and a spate of injuries that have seen four members of the rotation miss at least seven games.
On the opposite side of the court, the Hornets are in a bad place. LaMelo Ball, having his best season yet, is out for a significant number of games with a badly sprained ankle and No.