Learn more

The situation in Brooklyn may worsen before it improves. Tuesday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans ultimately had little to do with makes and misses. The Nets played like a team with a broken spirit — and a four-game losing streak. And they were handled accordingly at Smoothie King Center, 112-85. It was ugly from the start. The Pelicans (20-14), who went 6 of 9 from 3-point range in the first quarter, took advantage of their opportunities early and often, which set the stage for a 16-of-39 night from deep for the home team. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn went with a starting lineup of Spencer Dinw…

cuu