147. <p>Right when it seemed like playoff seeding was slipping from their grasp, the Brooklyn Nets responded with a four-game win streak to climb back to sixth place in the East. Sure, they capitalized on an easier stretch of schedule featuring the Mavs, Cavs and Hawks, but that head-to-head win over the Pistons — their direct competition for the 6-seed — was big.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the challenge truly begins now, as Brooklyn started off its brutal six-game road trip with a loss against the Thunder. Next up? The Jazz, Clippers, Kings, Lakers and Blazers. Yeesh.</p>. 36-34. Previous: . Brooklyn Nets. 16. team