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The Brooklyn Nets couldn't quite close 2025 with a win, suffering just their fourth loss of December to the Golden State Warriors, 120-107 at home. The team will finish what has been an incredibly fun month of hoops with a surprising 7-4 record, as well as the best defensive rating of the month (105.4).

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Biggest Takeaways from the Nets' Successful Month of Basketball

Despite a 120-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the Brooklyn Nets can walk away from 2025 and say that, in general, they ended on a high note.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

The January Schedule Will be a Deciding Factor for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets performed better than expected in December, going 7-4 in the month, making their January slate more interesting. It will be a more chaotic month with 17 games and three separate back-to-backs.

Jordi Fernandez News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Jordi Fernandez reveals change that has fueled Nets’ turnaround after historically-bad start

The Brooklyn Nets have pulled off the NBA’s most shocking turnaround early this season. A defensive resurgence has been at the center of their success.

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Nets Fall Flat in Front of Pro-Steph Curry Home Crowd

The good vibes have been flowing in NetsWorld for the first time in years, as the Brooklyn Nets have won seven of their last 10 games heading into their Monday night matchup against the Golden State Warriors.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Warriors' Jimmy Butler had words for Nets rookie Danny Wolf

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Egor Demin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 30

Nets' Egor Demin Catches Fire From Three-Point Range in Loss to Warriors

The Golden State Warriors snapped the Brooklyn Nets' three-game win streak in a 120-107 win at the Barclays Center. It was high time the Nets got back into the losing column after having a streak of success in which they allowed a combined 294 points.

NBA News / NetsDaily / December 29

Brooklyn Nets lose lead against Golden State Warriors, lose game, 120-107

Steve Kerr knew what his Golden State Warriors were in for when they visited the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night: “Every time we’ve played them over the last couple years, they’ve been energetic, well-organized, well-coached.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 29

Three Takeaways From Nets' Frustrating Loss To Warriors

The Brooklyn Nets (10-19) returned home on Monday night for a non-conference matchup with the Golden State Warriors (16-16). The Nets walked into Barclays Center riding the high of a thrilling road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to give them their first three-game winning streak of the season.

NBA News / NetsDaily / December 29

LIVE DISCUSSION: Golden State Warriors at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Umm… the Brooklyn Nets have been a really good basketball team and dare we say fun? Other than abysmal three-point shooting, the Nets approached near perfection Saturday in Minneapolis.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / December 29

Are Nets at an inflection point with MPJ? Wouldn’t be so sure!

If the Brooklyn Nets beat the Golden State Warriors Monday night, with or without Steph Curry flashing shots from half court or beyond, the Nets will have won eight games out of 10 in December and likely secured their reputation as one of the NBA’s best defensive teams.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Michael Porter Jr. threatening to end Nets’ All-Star drought after first fan voting returns

It’s been three years since the Brooklyn Nets have had an All-Star. Michael Porter Jr. is threatening to end that drought amid a breakout start following his trade from the Denver Nuggets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 29

What to Watch for in Brooklyn Nets vs. Warriors

The Brooklyn Nets will face off against the Golden State Warriors for the first time this season. The Nets have turned their season around this December, going 7-3 in their last 10 games while owning the best defensive rating (103.5) and allowing the fewest points per game (103.1) during the month.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29

Cam Thomas sparking Nets as they welcome turnover-prone Warriors

Cam Thomas returned from missing nearly two months with a hamstring injury and the Brooklyn Nets kept winning. Coming off a successful return in a reserve role, Thomas hopes to help the Nets extend their winning streak to four games on Monday when they host the Golden State Warriors, who are at .500 for the ninth time this season.

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Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 28

Nic Claxton Credits Coaches for Nets' Stunning Turnaround

A lot has been going right for the Brooklyn Nets lately, as they've won seven of their 10 games after a dreadful 3-16 start to the season. Brooklyn's turnaround is in large part due to its suddenly elite defense, as it ranks first in defensive rating (103.5) while allowing the fewest points per game (103.1) in the month of December.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27

Cam Thomas' big return boosts Nets to win over Timberwolves

Cam Thomas scored 30 points off the bench in an impressive return from a hamstring injury and the surging Brooklyn Nets earned a 123-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Porter Jr.’s Stellar Play May Hinder The Brooklyn Nets’ Future

Traded to Brooklyn alongside a first-round pick in exchange for Cameron Johnson, Michael Porter Jr. is thriving on the Nets. Averaging 25 points, seven rebounds, and three assists over 24 games played, Porter Jr.’s start to this season looks promising.