8. Brooklyn Nets

Last Week’s Ranking: 5

The week started with the news that the Nets were going to be without Kevin Durant due to health and safety protocols. That did not stop them from crushing the Jazz with Kyrie Irving going off. He dropped 29 points in 29 minutes of action. Then without Irving, they proceeded to blow out the Sixers. 

Caris LeVert returned to form by scoring 27.5 points and dishing out 6.8 assists. In addition to LeVert, Jarrett Allen outplayed both Rudy Gobert and Joel Embiid. For the week, he averaged 15.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 blocks. 

The Nets got Durant back on Sunday from the COVID protocols, but it did not help as they dropped a game against the Thunder. Defense was the primary issue, as they gave up 129 points to one of the worst offenses in the league.    

Source: bleacherreport.com
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