The Brooklyn Nets lost again, this time on a mid-range buzzer beater from Trae Young. While the new roster performed better in this contest, they still failed to put together a consistent performance across four quarters.

Adam discusses the lengthy defensive starting unit that failed to close out on perimeter shooters in the first quarter while also struggling with their own looks from the outside. The back court remains a subject of conversation as well, with Spencer Dinwiddie's final stat-line covering up what was an uneven performance from the veteran PG.

This leads to looking at three key players that Jacque Vaughn needs to sort out in short order. Cam Thomas put together a strong game off the bench, with his attacking ability on full display but Seth Curry and Joe Harris provided little in their combined 13 minutes of action.

Adam notes that if the playoffs are the goal this season something has to give around veteran players getting opportunities while contributors like Edmund Sumner and Yuta Watanabe remained iced on the bench.

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