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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson goes for the steal.

If the Nets want to take another step forward this season, it’ll require getting stops. Or more accurately, getting turnovers.

Defense has been the top focus on the first two days of training camp, and it will be a point of emphasis right up until opening night.

“They know what I want,” coach Kenny Atkinson said. “It’s pretty clear what we’ve basically been touching on: defense, for the most part, giving them clear parameters on what we’re doing there. Offense will come later.