Jordi Fernandez made his NBA head coaching debut in the Nets’ 115-106 preseason-opening loss to the Clippers before a sellout crowd.
Fernandez made his NBA head coaching debut in the Nets’ 115-106 preseason opening loss to the Clippers before a sellout crowd at Frontwave Arena that included team owner Joe Tsai and wife Clara Wu Tsai.
“So far in training camp, these guys have been unbelievable with their purpose, with their work ethic, with their togetherness. And that’s what I want to see. I know it’s not going to be perfect: I’m not looking for perfection. I’m just looking for that purpose and to get 1% better. So, if we can come here and get 1% better tonight, I’ll be very happy. And then we’ll move on to the next game.”Harden’s 3 made it 9-0, and Terance Mann free throw left them in a 12-0 hole just 2:49 into the game.
But with Simmons forced to play out of position at center thanks to the Nets being without Claxton and backup Sharpe, they trailed 35-18 after the first quarter. Fernandez has been preaching competitiveness, and veteran Dorian Finney-Smith showed some by diving on the floor for a loose ball, and drilling a 3 seconds later to pull the Nets within 42-40. Cam Johnson capped the run for a 45-42 edge.
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