Nets’ Jordi Fernandez has blunt reaction to Noah Clowney fouling out in eight minutes vs. Mavs

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez addressed forward Noah Clowney's performance after he fouled out in just 7:47 during a 130-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Clowney finished with two points on 1-of-3 shooting after repeated scuffles with Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson led to quick fouls. Fernandez stated that Clowney must figure out how to channel his energy properly rather than fighting battles alone.

Clowney is averaging 5.1 fouls per 36 minutes this season across 10 appearances, with Brooklyn being 12.0 points worse per 100 possessions when he is on the court. Despite the fourth-year forward's ongoing struggles, Fernandez noted that the team still needs Clowney and does not appear ready to remove him from the rotation in favor of backup Josh Minott.