"The Nets announced Monday that rookies Drake Powell and Ben Saraf have been assigned to the team's G League affiliate, and the timing of their latest stint in Long Island couldn't be better. Brooklyn defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday at Barclays Center, securing its third win in four games on a night when Powell and Saraf logged 21 and 20 minutes, respectively."
"Powell and Saraf have experienced very different rookie seasons. Powell dealt with minor injuries early on and didn't solidify his role in the rotation until Nov. 7. Saraf, meanwhile, opened the year as the team's starting point guard for the first five games before falling out of the rotation entirely and spending an extended stretch in the G League to recalibrate."
"Through his first 16 appearances, Powell has averaged 6.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists, while Saraf has averaged 5.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his first 12. Powell ranks ninth on the team in total steals with 13, and Saraf sits eighth in total assists with 34, steady contributions for two late-first-round rookies thrust into meaningful minutes on a rebuilding team."
Drake Powell and Ben Saraf were assigned to the Brooklyn Nets' G League affiliate in Long Island to get additional game reps. The assignments align with a Nets schedule gap after failing to qualify for the NBA Cup knockout rounds, giving the rookies opportunities in Long Island games before the big club resumes play Friday in Dallas. Powell has averaged 6.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 16 appearances, while Saraf has averaged 5.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 12. Saraf has prior G League appearances; Powell would play his first G League game if activated.
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