There was plenty to enjoy at the start of opening night. The new court, the jerseys, the starting lineup video and Vince Carter’s brief speech all helped set the stage for a new season in Brooklyn. Then the game started.…
NetsDaily's Anthony Puccio argues that the Brooklyn Nets' opening-night defensive struggles against the Charlotte Hornets raised familiar concerns regarding their interior size and frontcourt depth. The Hornets capitalized inside, scoring 48 points in the paint and 20 second-chance points while shooting 77.3% at the rim.
Foul trouble for Day'Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, and Julius Randle forced Brooklyn into vulnerable small-ball lineups. Head coach Jordi Fernández criticized the team's defensive rebounding technique, while Puccio highlighted an insufficient offensive contribution from the bench to offset interior defensive flaws.
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