The Brooklyn Nets began their 2026 NBA Summer League campaign with a 79-76 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Egor Demin led the Nets with 23 points and 7 rebounds in 24 minutes of play.
What happened?
The Nets struggled to contain Darius Acuff, who scored 25 points despite shooting 9 of 29 from the field. Egor Demin, on the other hand, was efficient, scoring 23 points on 8 of 15 shooting.
Player performances
Demin's performance was graded as an A by Nets Wire, who noted that he "had his game going all game long" and "seemingly couldn't miss from anywhere other than the three-point line". Chaney Johnson also had a standout performance with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Recent form
The Nets have struggled recently, with a record of 0W-0D-5L in their last 5 games, including a 136-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors on 2026-04-12.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | Toronto Raptors | 136-101 loss |
What comes next?
The Nets will look to bounce back from this loss and improve their performance in the remainder of the 2026 NBA Summer League. Egor Demin's strong debut is a positive sign for the team, and they will hope to build on this in their upcoming games.
