01/14/2025Kyle FerreiraBrooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) and forward Cameron Johnson (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.Mark J. Rebilas / Imagn ImagessportsNets Check-In: Surpassing ExpectationsThe 2024-25 season has been a pleasant surprise for the Brooklyn Nets. Reaching the NBA Finals was never the goal, but this Nets squad has been competitive. While many experts' predictions about the team have proven accurate, most Nets fans agree they are heading in the right direction.