The Nets have struggled of late, dating back to their home stretch of January. Brooklyn finished the undermanned 28-day period with an overall record of 3-13 filled with many downs and few ups. The depleted roster has had handfuls of role players take on heavier burdens, more minutes ... and Patty Mills has been affected the most.
The heavy burden for the veteran guard began back on November 14 when Joe Harris injured his left ankle and shortly after, underwent arthroscopic surgery. The wing hasn’t touched played a game since then. Mills was assigned a heavier shooting load — a load that has clearly worn him out.