Friday night marked the end of February for the Brooklyn Nets, a month in which they managed to turn their season around, pitting themselves in a prime spot for

The Nets lost to the Trail Blazers 121-102 thanks to Portland being able to handle Brooklyn's pressure on the perimeter to get whatever shot they wanted in the offense. Cam Thomas

There was likely some rust, as Thomas shot 7-of-17, including 0-for-4 on 3-point attempts, and committed three turnovers, including a travel on the Nets’ very first possession.