The Brooklyn Nets (15-38) slipped to 28th in NBA.com’s power rankings after the All‑Star break, largely due to an 11‑of‑12 road losing streak and a tough schedule of seven of the first ten games outside Brooklyn.
Clutch woes also weigh heavily: the team is 5‑18 in games decided within five points in the last five minutes, the worst in the league over the past decade, ranking 27th in clutch offense and last in clutch defense. With a roster dominated by rookies, the Nets focus on player development amid a challenging stretch.