The 2018-19 Brooklyn Nets season marked a significant turnaround for the franchise. Under head coach Kenny Atkinson, the team finished with a 42-40 record, securing the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and making the playoffs for the first time since 2015. This achievement was largely attributed to the breakout performance of D’Angelo Russell, who earned his first All-Star selection by averaging 21.1 points and 7.0 assists per game.
The Nets also benefited from the growth of their young core, including Spencer Dinwiddie and Jarrett Allen, both of whom played pivotal roles throughout the season. In the playoffs, Brooklyn faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. Despite a spirited effort, the Nets fell in five games. Nonetheless, the season was viewed as a success, building a solid foundation for future growth and attracting attention as a viable free agency destination.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Brooklyn Nets Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| D'Angelo Russell | 81 | 21.1 | 3.9 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 36.9 | 5 | 19.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 32.4 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 68 | 16.8 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 33.5 | 5 | 14.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 37.5 |
| Joe Harris | 76 | 13.7 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 47.4 | 5 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| Caris LeVert | 40 | 13.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 31.2 | 5 | 21.0 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 46.2 |
| DeMarre Carroll | 67 | 11.1 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 34.2 | 5 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| Jarrett Allen | 80 | 10.9 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 13.3 | 5 | 11.0 | 6.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Allen Crabbe | 43 | 9.6 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 37.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shabazz Napier | 56 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 3 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 60.0 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | 59 | 8.9 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 18.4 | 4 | 13.3 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 100.0 |
| Rodions Kurucs | 63 | 8.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 31.5 | 4 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Ed Davis | 81 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Treveon Graham | 35 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 29.7 | 5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Kenneth Faried | 12 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jared Dudley | 59 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 35.1 | 4 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 22.2 |
| Theo Pinson | 18 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 26.1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 42.9 |
| Tahjere McCall | 1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mitch Creek | 4 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Alan Williams | 5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Džanan Musa | 9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets faced the Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing a spirited performance despite being underdogs. The Nets managed to steal Game 1 in Philadelphia, largely due to D'Angelo Russell's impressive play, but ultimately fell in five games as the 76ers' star-studded lineup, led by Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, proved too powerful. Brooklyn's playoff run was a significant stepping stone, highlighting their young core's potential and setting the stage for future growth.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-102 | |
| Apr 15, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 145-123 | |
| Apr 18, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 131-115 | |
| Apr 20, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-108 | |
| Apr 23, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 122-100 |
Brooklyn Nets 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Brooklyn Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-100 | |
| Oct 19, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 107-105 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 132-112 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-86 | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 117-115 | |
| Oct 28, 2018 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 120-114 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | L 115-96 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 120-119 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 119-111 | |
| Nov 04, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-97 | |
| Nov 06, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 104-82 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-110 | |
| Nov 10, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-100 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 120-113 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | L 120-107 | |
| Nov 16, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | W 115-104 | |
| Nov 17, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 127-119 | |
| Nov 20, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-92 | |
| Nov 21, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 119-113 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-102 | |
| Nov 25, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 127-125 | |
| Nov 28, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 101-91 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 131-125 | |
| Dec 01, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 102-88 | |
| Dec 03, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-97 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 114-112 | |
| Dec 07, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 106-105 | |
| Dec 08, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-104 | |
| Dec 12, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-124 | |
| Dec 14, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 125-118 | |
| Dec 16, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 144-127 | |
| Dec 18, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-110 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 96-93 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 114-106 | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-103 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 134-132 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-87 | |
| Dec 29, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 129-115 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 126-121 | |
| Jan 04, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 109-100 | |
| Jan 06, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-100 | |
| Jan 07, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-95 | |
| Jan 09, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-100 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 122-105 | |
| Jan 14, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | W 145-142 | |
| Jan 18, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | W 117-115 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 123-94 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 114-110 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-99 | |
| Jan 28, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-104 | |
| Jan 29, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 122-117 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 117-114 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-89 | |
| Feb 04, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-94 | |
| Feb 06, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 135-130 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 125-106 | |
| Feb 11, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 127-125 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 148-139 | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-99 | |
| Feb 23, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 117-115 | |
| Feb 25, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 101-85 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 125-116 | |
| Mar 01, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 123-112 | |
| Mar 02, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 117-88 | |
| Mar 04, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 127-88 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-107 | |
| Mar 09, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-112 | |
| Mar 11, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-75 | |
| Mar 13, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-96 | |
| Mar 16, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 114-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 119-116 | |
| Mar 19, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 123-121 | |
| Mar 22, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-106 | |
| Mar 25, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 148-144 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 123-110 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-96 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 131-121 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 115-105 | |
| Apr 06, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 133-128 | |
| Apr 07, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 108-96 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 113-94 |