Mikal Bridges reversed his prolonged slump with a strong 38-point performance.With 23 points, Cameron Johnson put forth another strong effort, and Nic Claxton had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Dejounte Murray finished with 20 points for the Hawks, while Saddiq Bey scored 23.
They proceeded to the next play and the play after that; we want to be that squad. When it was necessary, they were stopped, and in the second half, we just showed up. They scored 40 points with no transition points. That demonstrates our team’s progress, and following the significant victory, Coach Ollie stated, “I want us to have a growth mindset, not a survival mindset.”
Mikal emerges from his rut
Bridges had a huge game after a few games in which he missed the easy baskets he typically makes. He scored 38 points on an effective 14-for-26 shooting from the field. The former Villanova Wildcat needed the game because he was going through one of his worst slumps of the year.
Given that Brooklyn has persisted in staking their claim to a position in the Play-In Tournament, Mikal is heating up just in time. Since Cameron Thomas is currently out due to an ankle ailment, Mikal is needed by the Nets.
Fortunately, Cam Johnson outperformed Mikal in the two-game series versus Atlanta. In the two games, the former Tar Heel from North Carolina averaged 26 points, marking yet another impressive comeback from a slump.
Brooklyn is gaining ground.
The Nets are poised to participate in the Play-In Tournament after winning two straight games. Their zenith has arrived, as Atlanta struggles to function without All-Star guard Trae Young.
Next up for Brooklyn is a game against the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Given that the Grizzlies have already suffered two straight losses to the Trail Blazers, Brooklyn might defeat the injured Memphis squad with a strong showing.
Going forward, Brooklyn has a favorable schedule, which might help the club perform better because the Nets want to dominate and defeat the Hawks and Bulls in the competition for a postseason position.
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