The post Nets lose key contributor during Spurs loss as injuries begin to pile up appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Brooklyn Nets lost rookies Drake Powell and Danny Wolf to ankle injuries during their first game of the season. They lost another key contributor during Sunday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Drake Powell, a defensive-minded wing who was selected at No. 22 in the ’25 draft, played in Brooklyn’s opener, but missed the team’s second game due to a right ankle sprain. Wolf has yet to play in the Nets’ regular season due to a left ankle sprain, though he played plenty in the preseason.

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (2-0) will host the Brooklyn Nets (0-2) for the team's home-opener. The Spurs are coming off a 120-116 road win in overtime versus the Pelicans, led by Victor Wembanyama's 29 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks before fouling out in overtime.

With vibes at an "all-time high," the surging Spurs face the unaccustomed issue of not getting too comfortable with success.

Starting with Monday’s tilt at the Rockets and old friend Kevin Durant, the Nets play nine straight games without facing a single soft opponent in the bottom third of the league’s latest power

Following Monday's 137-109 loss at the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said that he wants more energy from his players.

The Brooklyn Nets are still winless through four games, losing in brutal fashion to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Nets suffered a beatdown, losing 137-109. There wasn't an expectation to win on the road against a playoff contender, especially considering the injuries that have derailed the roster early in the season.

Though Harper’s effort against the Nets was the best of his young NBA career, he was good in his first two games as well. He scored 13 points in a victory at the New Orleans Pelicans two nights after outscoring top overall draft pick Cooper Flagg 15 to 10 on opening night.