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The Brooklyn Nets (11-18) and San Antonio Spurs (15-15) enter Friday's matchup trending in opposite directions. While the Nets have struggled with a 20% win rate over their last 10 games, the Spurs have hovered around .500, winning 11 of their last 20 contests.
Brooklyn's offensive woes have been glaring, as they've averaged just 101.6 points over their previous 10 games while shooting a pedestrian 42.9% from the field. The Nets have particularly struggled from beyond the arc, hitting a mere 34.4% of their three-point attempts during this stretch. Their turnover issues have persisted, coughing up the ball nearly 15 times per game.
On the other hand, San Antonio's offense has been a shade more potent, scoring 112.8 points per game over their last 10 while shooting 45.4% from the floor. However, their three-point shooting has been underwhelming at 33.1%, an area they'll likely need to improve. The Spurs have done an excellent job protecting the ball, averaging just 14.5 turnovers during this span.
Key Matchup: Brooklyn's defensive struggles could prove costly against San Antonio's balanced attack. The Spurs are averaging 29.9 assists over their last 20 games, showcasing their ability to move the ball and find open looks. If the Nets can't tighten their rotations and cut down on the 113.3 points they've allowed per game over their last 10, San Antonio's unselfish offense could exploit them.