The issue is simple: Brooklyn isn’t moving the ball. Saraf leads the team in assists with just 3.2 per game — a figure that ranks 89th league-wide. Porter Jr. follows with 3.0, while Thomas and center Nic Claxton each average 2.8. For an offense already struggling to find rhythm, that lack of distribution has become glaring.

The Brooklyn Nets eyed and poked at their first win of the season again tonight, but in the end, sent it back to the kitchen. However, the Nets did find uncharted territory: a double-digit lead, which occurred immediately.

Oubre made 9 of 11 field goals and had 22 points in the first quarter, and Tyrese Maxey continued his torrid scoring pace with 26 points.

But after the team’s latest loss - a 129-105 defeat Sunday night to the Joel Embiid and Paul George-less Philadelphia 76ers - Nets coach Jordi Fernandez blamed himself for the Nets’ struggles.

Brooklyn has been the East’s worst team through two weeks, and its lack of star power will likely ensure that remains the same. Over the first six games of the