Nets’ progress in year two is undeniable
Brooklyn caps rare successful road trip with 109-104 win over Mavs
Having an 8-13 record after 21 games isn’t reason enough to begin prepping parade routes along Atlantic Avenue for an NBA championship celebration.
But it is a clear sign that the Brooklyn Nets are headed in the right direction under the stewardship of second-year head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Sean Marks.
Last season, the Nets were stuck on eight wins following their 41st game of the campaign, a 119-109 defeat to Toronto on Jan. 16 at Barclays Center that left them winless since the day after Christmas 2016 and losers of 11 in a row.