Nets, trying to stay afloat without Kevin Durant, face Pistons

Since losing Kevin Durant to a sprained right knee two weeks ago, Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn's message to his players is, "Expect to win."

While the Nets are not enduring an 11-game losing streak like last year when Durant missed 21 games, they are experiencing mixed results so far in thestar forward's absence. They hope to capitalize on a steady flow of home games heading into the All-Star break, starting with a