Nets sideline Egor Demin in third quarter over defensive lapses
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Brooklyn rookie guard Egor Demin was removed from the lineup early in the third quarter on Wednesday after a series of defensive breakdowns, forcing the Nets to adjust their back-court rotation.
The coaching staff benched Demin shortly after halftime when repeated miscues left open driving lanes and uncontested perimeter looks for the opposition. He remained on the sideline for the rest of the period as Brooklyn searched for a steadier defensive presence.
Demin, selected by the Nets in the first round of this year’s draft, had entered the game averaging limited minutes while learning the team’s schemes. Wednesday’s quick pull underscored the club’s focus on strengthening its defense as the season progresses.
Brooklyn’s staff did not indicate whether the move will affect Demin’s role in upcoming games, but the third-quarter decision highlighted the immediate expectations placed on the 20-year-old to tighten his play on the less glamorous end of the floor.
Source: New York Post
