Lionel Hollins has to coach better for Nets to win

Especially odd was Hollins' decision to play rookie defensive sparkplug Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who was a plus-13 and recorded three steals during his time on the court, for just 11 minutes, including three minutes in the second half. This came after Hollins played Hollis-Jefferson for only four minutes in Monday night's loss to Milwaukee.

As it was, Hollis-Jefferson was the Nets' only positive plus-minus player in their latest setback, which made them 0-5 for just the third time in franchise history. Up next is a home date against the winless Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, followed by dates in Milwaukee, Houston, Sacramento and Golden State.

The Nets need to turn things around quickly. Otherwise, this season could unravel before the calendar even turns to December.