Peyton Watson is a guy who was a major factor in this matchup. Watson ended up going 47.4% from the field but had no assists when the game ended. He played 36 mins and also totaled 8 rebounds. He totaled 24 points on 9 of 19 shooting.

The Brooklyn Nets (10-22) began 2026 with a loss to the Houston Rockets that could be somewhat excused because of how many players the Nets were missing for the matchup. Brooklyn had the same issue heading into Friday's game at the Washington Wizards (9-24) and it looks like the Nets have to figure out how to make up for their starters being out.