Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin has had plenty of eyes on him as he proceeds through his second NBA season, especially as the Nets are trying to get back to competing for the playoffs sooner than later. Brooklyn has been hoping that Demin could take a step forward in his development this season, but for now, he's happy to be back with the team.
"I honestly didn't try to force anything. All the praise to my teammates who were finding me in those situations where I could be successful for them," Demin said to the media after Wednesday's 145-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Demin returned to Brooklyn's rotation after missing the past six games due to a right leg bone bruise and the Nets were happy to see him back on the floor.
"For us, when
you see the shot going in, the next one is going in with even more chance, in my opinion. That's how in basketball it kind of happens for the players, and when the second one goes in, now you might force a little bit," Demin continued. "I was super comfortable out there with whatever we've been doing on the court with everybody else. None of that would be there without our game plan and my teammates."
Demin finished the game with 22 points in 23 minutes while shooting 5-of-8 from the field, 4-of-6 from behind the three-point line, and 8-of-10 from the free-throw line. Demin being able to play had to be good timing for the Nets with guards Nolan Traore and Mikel Brown Jr. being unable to play on Wednesday against the Pelicans due to their respective ailments.
As the Nets continue their road trip, Brooklyn is hoping that at least one of Traore or Brown can play on Saturday at the Memphis Grizzlies, but if not, Demin seems like he's ready to make an impact. Demin hasn't been shooting the ball this season as well as he did last season, but with the way he played in New Orleans, Brooklyn might be able to see him shine more now that he's healthy.
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