The Nets knew this five-game stretch was going to be rough, but it’s gone far worse than they could have possibly imagined.
They have dropped four straight games and 11 of their past 13. And that’s with LeBron James and the Lakers looming on Thursday, closing out a tough grind that’s been taking its toll on their psyche and their season.
“It definitely is, especially this week and last week. It’s been a huge test for us,” Jarrett Allen said. “And Thursday we play the Lakers, it’s going to be another test.
“For us, this is where we want to be.