Overview
- Nelson posted 11 points, four rebounds and three blocks in his second NBA game, a 106-102 loss to the Cavaliers.
- He became the first Net to total at least 10 points, five assists and five blocks across his first two career games, also joining Brook Lopez and Jarrett Allen in early shot-blocking company.
- Head coach Jordi Fernández praised Nelson’s feel, IQ and effort, saying he has played very well in his two opportunities.
- The rookie has logged 83 minutes over four games in five days shuttling between Brooklyn and G League Long Island.
- All three Nets two-way slots are occupied, but conversions to standard deals could free one for Nelson before Wednesday’s deadline, as absences for Nic Claxton (thumb) and Egor Dëmin (plantar fascia) expand rookie roles alongside Danny Wolf’s career-best outing.