The colliding forces sabotaging the Nets’ attempt to play defense

The Nets’ sieve-like defense has been offensive.

Yes, the sample size is small. But going into Tuesday’s tilt in Boston, the winless Nets have a defense problem.

Effort. Communication. Cohesion. Name it, and the Nets have been lacking.

And most concerning of all, the Nets’ personnel shortcomings are almost certainly a season-long concern.