Warriors Face a Sneaky Nets Team as Brooklyn’s Hot Streak Continues
There’s an interesting vibe around Monday night’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets, and it’s not the kind many people expected heading into the season. On paper, this might look like a routine road game for Steph Curry and the Warriors, but the reality has been far more complicated, especially with how Brooklyn has been playing lately.
The Nets, led by head coach Jordi Fernandez, were not supposed to be competitive at this point. They don’t have a roster full of superstar names, and early in the season, even home wins were hard to come by. But lately, something has clicked. Brooklyn has quietly won seven of its last ten games and comes into this matchup with renewed confidence, sitting at 10–19 overall. While that record doesn’t jump off the page, the recent performances absolutely do.
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Brooklyn has been labeled as “frisky” for a reason. Over the past month, quality wins have been picked up against teams like the 76ers, Timberwolves, Bulls, Bucks, and Raptors. The Nets have been defending better, moving the ball with purpose, and competing every night. That effort has translated into one of the better net ratings in the league over the last ten games, which says a lot about how sharp they’ve been.
On the other side, Golden State arrives in Brooklyn after a tough overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors. Heavy minutes were logged by key players, including Steph Curry, who even expressed uncertainty about playing in this game. Because it’s the second night of a back-to-back, it wouldn’t be surprising if some Warriors veterans were rested. That possibility has added a layer of uncertainty to a team that’s already been inconsistent away from home.
The Warriors are hovering around .500 at 16–16 and, more importantly, are not sitting comfortably in a guaranteed playoff spot in the Western Conference. Road struggles have been well documented, with only six wins in 18 away games so far this season. That makes covering a multi-possession spread in Brooklyn a tough ask, especially against a team playing its best basketball of the year.
If Curry’s workload is reduced or if he sits, younger players like Brandin Podziemski could be leaned on more heavily. He’s been trending upward offensively and has shown he can handle extra responsibility when given the chance. Even with Curry on the floor, Podziemski has remained involved, which speaks to his growing role.
All things considered, this game feels closer than the odds might suggest. Brooklyn has been competitive as an underdog all season and has shown it can hang with, and beat, strong opponents. With Golden State dealing with fatigue, injury questions, and road issues, the Nets look well-positioned to keep this one tight and possibly surprise people once again.
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