The post-Kenny Atkinson, now-Jacque Vaughn era began on Sunday afternoon as the Nets tried to look toward a future with playoff hopes in sight and - because we can’t escape it - the 2020/21 season still top of mind.
Brooklyn entered Sunday’s game a half game ahead of the Orlando Magic in 7th place in the East. No one wants any part of that 8th seed. No one. So, yes, of course this one was “big.”
Caris LeVert, who picked up his first career triple-double on Thursday night against the Spurs remained hot, scoring 23 points, as the Nets starters combined to score 84 points on their way to beating the Bulls, 110-107.