Nets prepare for summer league matchup against Rockets after mixed results

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face the Houston Rockets on Friday in the Las Vegas Summer League after finishing three games, with a 2-1 record. Brooklyn secured convincing victories against the Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks but lost a close game to the Atlanta Hawks. Players such as Egor Demin, averaging 21.5 points per game, and Chaney Johnson, posting strong numbers including 14.7 points and 9.3 rebounds, are making significant contributions. Mikel Brown Jr. has also shown promise in his summer league appearances. The matchup against the Rockets will be crucial for playoff positioning within the summer league.

• 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Nets takeaways from summer league play heading into Friday's matchup