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"I'm excited" - Mikal Bridges, Nets set to embrace challenging five-game road trip

After winning six of their last seven games, the Nets will take the road and face some of the West giants.

Peter Sunjic

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The Brooklyn Nets are heating up and extended their winning streak to three after dismantling the Washington Wizards at home on Friday, 124-97. After a close fight in the first half, Brooklyn erupted for a third-quarter blitz and proceeded to deliver a wire-to-wire finish against the helpless D.C. team with all Nets players contributing on the scoring sheet.

As they took care of six of their last seven meetings, the Nets are now about to embrace a daunting five-game road trip on the West Coast — with their impressive 12-9 (.571%) record about to be tested.

Up for the challenge

Mikal Bridges fully acknowledges the weight of the away schedule they'll follow entering this weekend. In the end, he's got nothing but confidence that he and the Nets will come out strong and carve a positive win-loss card against the Western Conference teams in their front.

“Got to get out there, play hard and win games. It’s going to be tough but I know we’re ready for it,” Bridges said. “I’m excited. I like playing on the road. I think we all do so go out there and get some wins.

Nets aim to maintain a positive record

The travel starts on Monday wherein they'll face the Sacramento Kings. After that, Brooklyn will play against the Phoenix Suns (Wednesday), Denver Nuggets (Thursday), Golden State Warriors (Saturday) and the Utah Jazz (Dec. 18).

These five grinding teams have a combined 55-54 record (.505% win rate) and contain All-Star caliber players to their team. Nevertheless, Mikal proclaimed that the message in the locker room is clear: do not conclude the stretch with a losing record.

“For me, just don’t come back less than .500. That’s how I feel. But obviously I want to win every single game, but that’s just a mindset. If you lose some — definitely some tough fighting games — but just don't come back under the .500.”

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PETER SUNJIC

Peter's journey with basketball commenced in the first grade, and it has since evolved into an integral part of his life. Standing on the brink of a potential professional playing career, Peter ultimately chose to pursue a degree in Political Science and Journalism in Zagreb, Croatia. Despite this academic pursuit, his deep-rooted love for the game of basketball endured, undiminished. Now, as a writer and editor, Peter finds an avenue to channel his unwavering passion for basketball-related news and analysis. Whether it's deciphering the latest happenings or delving into the lore of old-school basketball, he covers every corner of the NBA world.

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