Nets Struggle in Preseason Finale at Toronto
The Brooklyn Nets wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 119-114 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Despite a strong start, the Nets were unable to hold off a second-half surge from the Raptors, who pulled away late to secure the victory.
Egor Demin Makes Preseason Debut
One bright spot for the Nets was the preseason debut of rookie Egor Demin, the team's first lottery pick in 15 years. Demin, who had been sidelined with a foot injury, finally got his first taste of NBA action and will look to build on this experience heading into the regular season.
Nets Hoping to Learn from Last Season
The Nets are coming off a disappointing 26-win season in 2024-25, and they'll be looking to bounce back in the upcoming campaign. Head coach Steve Nash believes the team has "learned their lesson" from last year's struggles and is hopeful they can put together a more competitive effort in 2025-26.
TL;DR
- The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Toronto Raptors 119-114 in their preseason finale
- Rookie Egor Demin made his preseason debut for the Nets after missing time with an injury
- The Nets are hoping to improve upon their 26-win season in 2024-25 and show they've "learned their lesson" from last year's struggles