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Brooklyn Nets Coach Faces Challenges Amid Five-Game Skid

1/16/2026

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The Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernàndez faced his team's fifth straight loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, prompting rotation changes.
Rookie Drake Powell started the last two games and has totaled 26 points.
Fernàndez praised Powell's potential but urged consistent effort from all players.
Interim coach James Borrego may tweak the starting lineup, moving Derik Queen to the bench to boost offensive flow, noting Yves Missi's recent strong performance.

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The Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernàndez faced his team's fifth straight loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, prompting rotation changes.
Rookie Drake Powell started the last two games and has totaled 26 points.
Fernàndez praised Powell's potential but urged consistent effort from all players.
Interim coach James Borrego may tweak the starting lineup, moving Derik Queen to the bench to boost offensive flow, noting Yves Missi's recent strong performance.