Nets battle but fall to Heat on Vince Carter's jersey retirement night
Briefly

In a challenging matchup, the Brooklyn Nets lost 106-97 to the Miami Heat, marking their sixth consecutive loss and 11th in 12 games. The return of D'Angelo Russell provided a lift, but the absence of Heat star Jimmy Butler due to a suspension created a competitive atmosphere. Although the Nets managed to close the game to within seven points in the final minute, they could not secure a comeback. This game also featured the retirement of Vince Carter's jersey, celebrating his legacy with the team amidst their ongoing struggles with injuries.
Brooklyn dropped a 106-97 game to Miami despite having all five starters hit double-digits for a sixth consecutive loss and an 11th across the last 12 games.
The absence of Miami star Jimmy Butler impacted what unfolded as anticipated, while the return of D'Angelo Russell provided an expected boost for the Nets.
Read at New York Post
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