While the bar was set pretty low early on, the Nets have at least shown improvement on defense after opening the year with some of the worst stats in the league.

As Ziaire Williams noted this week, “None of us are cool with being dead last in the league on defense.”

It was something the players were aware of and even though wins have been elusive, they are at least not getting run over by opponents lately.

After allowing 125 or more points in seven of their first 10 games, they haven’t allowed more than 119 in any of their last four as they head to Boston to face the Celtics for a second straight game.

And the presence of Drake Powell has played a role in that improvement.

The 6-foot-6 rookie has earned more playing time because of his ability on defense, something he was known for co

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