The Nets are struggling on offense without their only proven low-post scorer in Brook Lopez. His absence also hurts their continuity and allows defenses to key in on their one-dimensional nature.

“Our offense (stinks),” Deron Williams said after the Nets shot 33.7 percent with 22 turnovers Saturday. “We’re not very good right now. We’re not playing good. We’re not shooting good. I’m not shooting good. We’re turning the ball over. I like the offense. I like the system, I just think we’re not executing good, we’re not finishing, we’re not hitting shots, messing up plays, not in the right spots.”

Lopez is expected to return in approximately one month.