At 12-30, the Nets aren’t chasing the Play-In Tournament anymore. They’re chasing clarity. That’s the reality Brooklyn walks into Friday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics with, and it’s hard to argue against it.

Friday's game will be the first of three games in four days, including the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday in Chicago.

The Brooklyn Nets only scored a measly 28 points after halftime, putting their grand total at 66 at the end of the game.

Michael Porter Jr. has looked the best he's ever had this season in an expanded role with the Brooklyn Nets, as there's a legitimate case to be made that he deserves a spot in the All-Star Game. However, he's been dealing with an "MCL little sprain" since Jan. 7, according to YES Network's Meghan Triplett.

The Brooklyn Nets host the Phoenix Suns in out-of-conference action. Monday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams.

The Phoenix Suns are nearing full strength, and if their latest injury report is any indication, they could be there by Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

Suns first-year head coach Jordan Ott spent four seasons (2018-22) in Brooklyn as an assistant. He now finds himself in the Coach of the Year conversation as Phoenix is playing above expectations after a 36-win season under Mike Budenholzer.

The Brooklyn Nets came away with a 112-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls to snap a five-game losing streak. The Bulls nearly stole this game late in the fourth