Sixth-year center Nic Claxton has led a Nets defensive resurgence during a 4-1 stretch over the team's last five games.

The Nets have a record of 6-1 going into the All-Star break, currently sitting just 1.5 games out of the 10th seed.

The Brooklyn Nets (19-34) have been playing some stout defense over the past couple of weeks as they seek to win games without having to put up a ton of points against their opponents. In Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets (13-38),