The Brooklyn Nets are off to a good start to the season, surprising a few teams along the way.

Through eight games, the Nets are 4-4, which is better than many expected them to be.

ESPN moved the Nets up one spot in its power rankings thanks to their play over the past week, from 26th to 25th.

“For the second straight season, Cam Thomas has averaged at least 30 points in his first three games. But there’s plenty of room for his game to grow. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez says said after the Nets’ loss to Detroit on Sunday “If you’re a scorer but they do certain things to you, then maybe it’s a day where you score less, but you assist more,” Fernandez told reporters. about Thomas, who averages 26.6 points per night but has only 25 dimes in eight games, " ESPN insider Chris Herring writes.

The only teams below the Nets in the power rankings are the Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz.

The Nets still have a way to go to move up in the power rankings, but it’s a nice reward for the play seen so far.

The Nets are back in action tonight against the Boston Celtics before taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers tomorrow night.

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