""The guys embraced it, embraced the struggle, especially defensively and going back to the basics defensively and try to do those little things," Fernández said. "The guys know the schemes. It's just a matter of now executing technique, communication, all those things starting with more pressure.""
""They have guards that can really score, and that's fun to watch, right?" Fernández said. "So, on our end is, how do you stop that guard power, the ability they have to shoot 3s? It's going to be a challenge for where we are now defensively to face a team that's so good offensively.""
""I think that's important," Fernández said. "You can learn. You can learn all those things.""
The Nets used a three-day layoff to reset, with the first day for recovery and the next two devoted to team practices centered on defensive fundamentals. Players focused on returning to basics, improving technique, increasing ball pressure and sharpening communication in pick-and-rolls. Brooklyn entered the stretch with the NBA's worst defensive rating (129.1) against a 76ers offense rated 122.3, presenting a difficult matchup, particularly against scoring guards Tyrese Maxey and rookie V.J. Edgecombe. Defensive success is framed as a five-player, teachable effort; if execution fails, coaching responsibility is emphasized. Tyrese Martin earned a start, replacing rookie Ben Saraf.
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