The Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a surprising fight for a Play-In Tournament spot, trailing the Chicago Bulls by just a game and a half. A significant challenge has been the injury of D'Angelo Russell, who sprained his right ankle, opening the door for Killian Hayes. Since signing a ten-day contract, Hayes has shown promise, averaging five points and five assists in limited action. Coach Jordon Fernandez praised Hayes' playmaking skills but urged him to increase his attempts from three-point range to enhance offensive production during this crucial stretch.