Paul Pierce: 'West Coast trip will be a big test'

Paul Pierce has said that the Brooklyn Nets will face a "big test" on their trip to the West Coast this week.

The Nets will face the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers in the next four days.

The forward told the team's website: "We're playing three teams that play well at home. Sacramento, they're tough when they get going. Phoenix, Clippers, it will definitely be a big test for us.

"It's frustrating definitely when you get the losses, but like I said, sometimes a road trip can bring a team together.

"It's different for all teams. I've been on teams when it's happened fast. Sometimes it's taken a while. You just never know. When it happens, it's all good."

Brooklyn face the Kings later today.