The Brooklyn Nets might finally be finding their rhythm. They put an end to their brutal seven-game skid with a dominant win over the Hornets on Wednesday. They didn’t just win—they steamrolled Charlotte, walking away with a 104-83 victory, their biggest blowout of the season. As for the Rockets, their hot streak came to a frustrating halt on Thursday. After four straight wins, they found themselves just one bucket short against the Grizzlies, losing a heartbreaker, 120-119.
And it looks like the Rockets‘ heartbreak will continue. Houston is down by 15 points at the half. To make things worse Fred VanVleet’s night didn’t go as planned against the Nets. Midway through the second quarter, he seemed to tweak his right ankle and didn’t stick around long after that. As soon as the Rockets called a timeout, he made his way to the locker room according to Underdog NBA.
In just 17 minutes on the court, he put up three points and handed out two assists. Aaron Holiday started in the second half in place of VanVleet. For someone who makes as much as Luka Doncic, his production is certainly not up there.
His field goal percentage sits at 38.8%, while he’s shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc with 119 made threes on 345 attempts. From the free-throw line, he’s remained reliable, knocking down 82.4% of his shots (84-of-102).
Beyond scoring, VanVleet has contributed in multiple areas. He’s grabbed 175 rebounds, dished out 259 assists, and swiped 72 steals—proving he’s still a strong two-way presence. He’s also added 20 blocks while committing 109 fouls and 70 turnovers. Despite some shooting struggles, the veteran guard continues to play a crucial role in Houston’s backcourt.
This is a developing story…
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