"Nets basketball returned Saturday night, as head coach Jordi Fernández began his second season with a 123-88 preseason victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Barclays Center. From the outset, the difference in talent was unmistakable and the result never in doubt. A 34-22 first-quarter lead swelled to 25 by halftime, and the Nets continued to pull away behind balanced scoring and relentless full-court pressure."
"Fernández opened with Ben Saraf, Cam Thomas, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton, using a 10-man rotation that also featured Nolan Traoré, Ziaire Williams, Tyrese Martin, Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney in the first half. Seventeen players saw action overall. Egor Demin, Drake Powell and Haywood Highsmith were sidelined as they continue to recover from injuries. Speaking to reporters before the game, Fernández said every healthy player is expected to see action over the next two or three games."
"Despite picking up five fouls in his first 11 minutes, Saraf - the 26th pick in June's draft - impressed with his tight handle, sharp passing and steady pace, finishing with nine points and a team-high six assists in 18 minutes. The 19th overall pick made an immediate impression, using his first touch to knife past two defenders for a layup in transition. Traoré's shooting touch cooled from there, finishing with seven points on 2-for-6 shooting,"
Jordi Fernández began his second season as Nets head coach with a 123-88 preseason victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Barclays Center. Brooklyn opened with a 34-22 first-quarter lead that expanded to a 25-point halftime advantage as balanced scoring and relentless full-court pressure created separation. A 10-man rotation started the game, 17 players saw action overall, and several younger players remained sidelined with injuries. Ben Saraf finished with nine points and six assists in 18 minutes despite early fouls. Nolan Traoré showed burst and creativity, and Wolf delivered five points, five rebounds and five assists in limited minutes.
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