Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors preview: Tuesday night hoops

Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors Preview

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Brooklyn Nets Defensive Struggles

The Nets learned once again that without defense, winning is impossible. They allowed the New York Knicks to hit numerous three-pointers at Madison Square Garden, leading to a lopsided 33-point loss.

“Teams are too good for you to play defense this bad.”

Brooklyn is currently giving up an astonishing 126.6 points per 100 possessions, a number almost unheard of in the NBA. Their rebounding is also the worst in the league, which compounds their defensive issues by giving opponents additional scoring chances.

Toronto Raptors Overview

The Raptors, the Nets’ opponent tonight, stand at 5-5 after ten games. They recently lost 130-120 on the road to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Key absences for the Nets include Cam Thomas and Haywood Highsmith, while Day’ron Sharpe is doubtful due to left hamstring tightness. Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf return from Long Island, where Saraf averaged 18 points and 3 assists, and Wolf posted 19 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nolan Traore remains in the G League, and Sandro Mamukelashvili’s status is uncertain.

Defensive Matchup

While Brooklyn struggles on defense, the Raptors rank fifth in the NBA for three-point shooting percentage at 39.1%. Brooklyn is the worst team in defending three-pointers, allowing opponents to shoot 41% from beyond the arc.

“Brooklyn is WORST in the league at defending the three.”

Summary

The Nets face a tough challenge tonight due to their poor defense and rebounding, especially against a Raptors team that excels from long range.

Author’s summary: Brooklyn’s defensive woes and rebounding struggles make tonight’s game a difficult test against a strong Toronto Raptors team with potent three-point shooting.

NetsDaily — 2025-11-11