The Nets returned triumphantly from Indiana early yesterday morning, after capturing their sixth victory in seven games this season.

Although the season is in its infancy, the Nets have offered substantial evidence to prove why they are playing like a far different team from last season. They have six reasons that help explain their six victories: leadership, attitude, chemistry, defense, health and a deeper bench.

The Nets, who have been hit in recent seasons with a series of major injuries, have been healthy thus far, and because of that, they have a bench, the subtle element that has solidified the other components of the recently rebuilt team.