PREVIEW: Brooklyn enters Sunday's matchup against Atlanta riding a three-game losing streak, looking to snap a troubling skid that has defined their season thus far. The Nets rank dead last in defensive three-point shooting, allowing high-quality attempts from beyond the arc while simultaneously struggling with their own perimeter shooting efficiency. Michael Porter Jr. remains the offensive engine, averaging 24.7 points per game with 7.2 rebounds for Brooklyn. The team's high turnover rate and sluggish offensive pace have compounded their struggles against a Hawks squad that excels in transition opportunities. Atlanta counters with elite spacing and playmaking, led by Jalen Johnson's impressive stat line of 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per contest. The Hawks rank second in the league for efficient transition play and maintain the fastest pace in the Eastern Conference, characteristics that should exploit Brooklyn's defensive vulnerabilities. Despite recent inconsistency including a lopsided home loss to Miami, Atlanta maintains a clearer pathway to victory given their roster depth and ability to score in transition. Sitting in ninth place and clinging to a play-in spot, the Hawks cannot afford to overlook a struggling Nets team seeking answers on both ends of the floor.