Game 1 - Nets vs. Pistons - Wednesday, October 27, 7:00
by Net Income on Oct 27, 2010 12:58 PM EDT
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The players are pumped up. The coach is fired up. The arena's spruced up and the owner's Gulfstream is revved up. The only thing that's not "up" is expectations...and that may be strategic. Still, Wednesday's game is what everything's been about since April, when the team owner was Bruce Ratner, the general manager was Rod Thorn, the coach Kiki Vandeweghe and the games were at the IZOD. On the other hand, no John Wall, no LeBron James ...and so far... no Carmelo Anthony. No problem? We'll find out soon enough.
In an interview on WFAN Wednesday morning, Avery Johnson announced Devin Harris has been voted captain and Brook Lopez co-captain.
The Nets first opponent, the Pistons, haven't had a good preseason. Their best rookie from last season, Jonas Jerebko, is likely out for the season and this year's rookie, Greg Monroe, has yet to dazzle. Joe Dumars' attempts to revise and rebuild an older roster haven't worked out and the prospect of a new owner, after decades under the Davidson family, could mean big change. The Pistons still have some horses: Rip Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Charlie Villanueva and the always dangerous Ben Gordon. They also have Austin Daye, who seems to have found a place at power forward.
- New Jersey Nets Game Notes - New Jersey Nets
- Detroit Pistons Game Notes - Detroit Pistons
- Getting Inside - New Jersey Nets - Sports Xchange
- Getting Inside - Detroit Pistons - Sports Xchange
- Nets preview: New coach, new home, but expectations not very high - Conor Orr - Star-Ledger
- Brook Lopez, healthy after bout with mononucleosis, in position to lead Nets - Conor Orr - Star-Ledger
- 10 things to sink your teeth into for the 2010-11 NBA season (Hint: a Clipper will be R.O.Y.) - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Nets Ready to Start Regular Season - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
- Nets' primer/preview for the 2010-11 season - Al Iannazzone - The Nets Insider
- Avery Johnson leads Nets into home opener tonight vs. Pistons - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- 5 keys to Nets' season - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Nets ready to officially put last season behind them - Fred Kerber - New York Post Nets Blog
- Slate all clean for Nets' tip - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Morrow to give Nets' playbook a 'shot' - New York Post
- Nets say they're ready for season opener against Pistons - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Nets Prepared for Pistons & Prudential Center - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
- Nets Set to Experience A Whole New Game - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
- New-look New Jersey Nets' mantra: Don't look back - Ian Begley - ESPN New York
- Chris Mannix breaks down the new NBA season (Video) - SNY
- Suddenly The Nets Are Smiling - Alex Raskin - HoopsWorld
- Pistons counting on a new Austin Daye - John Niyo - Detroit News
- Pistons' five steps to success include Stuckey, Daye - Vince Ellis - Detroit Free Press
- Better safe than sorry: Pistons leaves early for N.J. - Vince Ellis - Detroit Free Press
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The Day of Reckoning!!!
To quote the Highlander: “There Can Only Be One”
Go Nets!!!!!
"Thy soul shall find itself alone
'Mid dark thoughts of the grey tomb-stone"
THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALL DAY!!!!!
NNNNNN!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEE!!!!!!!!! TTTTTT!!!!!!! SSSSSS!!!!!!!!
NETS!!!! NETS!!!! NETS!!!!!!!!!
NO FREAKEN FRANK!!!! THANK GOD FOR FREAKEN AVERY!!!!!
LOPEZ!!!! TWILL!!!!!!! FAVORS!!!!!!!
LETS GO NETS!!!!!!!!!
by SIC One on Oct 26, 2010 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
YES!!!!!
SIC IS JACKED
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Giants up
Jets down
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
unpossible
13 minutes and 8 fouls maybe. lol
its funny how
when Favors put up decent numbers, this guy was nowhere to be found.
How are your Wizards looking this year bro?
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
We should win this game if all goes as planned
I mean, I fail to see an aspect that the Pistons are better than us at
The Wings For Sure
Hamilton / Gordon
Prince / T.Mac / Daye
by Jack Handy Jr on Oct 26, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Williams can get his shot off against any of those guys
they have to worry about stopping Big Disney from tearing them apart inside
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
thats a good nickname for brook..
Are you the first one to use Big Disney??
I React
I Criticize
I Idolize
by silenthero07 on Oct 27, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Great nickname for Brook Mr. DB
Hope it catches on! You know Brook is a little “Goofy” :)
"Thy soul shall find itself alone
'Mid dark thoughts of the grey tomb-stone"
lol thanks
First time i’ve seen it used, I thought it up during the morning sugar rush
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice pic
and I just did another quick check of ticketmaster, no 4 seats together anywhere in the building. Really hope this sells out.
Section 129 2010-2011 @ the ROCK
Not to be a pessimist
but there are still loads of tickets on ebay and stubhub. But I hope it is a full building as well. I will be waving my towel for the energy!
~AC24
Yea there are still a bunch of tix on
those sites, but they still count as sold.
I hope it’s “sold out” but the place is also packed. Should be a great atmosphere.
Section 129 2010-2011 @ the ROCK
Hell yeah man. I’m so pumped and excited….
Avery on tomorrow’s opener: "We’re ready. We’re excited. Guys are pumped up. "
Get chills reading that
GO NEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTSSSSSSS!
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
The starting lineup for the Pistons will be
Stuckey
Hamilton
Prince
Daye
Wallace
what's the over/under
on how many points Harris will let Stuckey go off for?
PLAY SOME DAMN DEFENSE!!!!
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
My how things have changed
7 years ago, these guys were our rivals. Now we’re on the way back up from the toilet and they’re bogged down with some god awful contracts.
Lopez is going to destroy them inside.
I’m getting pumped.
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
they are
not worth the money though
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like Outlaw.
I’m glad we “overspent” on only one mediocre guy, and not two.
Outlaw was not worth the last two years of the deal
I concede that point. Lets give him some time though but I’m also worried about him. He runs like an old man. Dick Bavetta looks like he can move better than Outlaw for god’s sake
If he can give us 15pts 7rebs per with a solid clip from 3 I will not complain.
Petro gets too much crap on here. I think that he will be a decent contributor. 3 Mil is pocket change for this franchise
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOooooO HOOOOOooooOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
the new season is almost here!!!!!!
so psyched.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
Over Under for Nets Season Wins is 23
My brother in law just cued me in on this line and I put down a bet immediately. I think Nets will easily go over 23.
Section 4 Row 7 @ Prudential
where's the action at on that?
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben Wallace may be 6'9
but if Lopez doesn’t set him self early Wallace will just bully him on Defense.
Hope Favors will have a good game...
I am so psyched about this game… too bad I have work.
This is a winnable game. We almost won our first game last year and then...
Please, let’s win this one and not start another losing streak.
Ah yes, first game last year really set the tone
I was so pissed to see them blow that lead. Damien Wilkins, ugh.
The best thing from that video was
that beautiful no look pass at 0:19
Only reseason I see this team winning more than 35 games is becuase
coach Johnson, he will not let this team lose back-back-back games more than once and there will only be a few back-back loses IMO. You know he will have this team working their tails off if he sees back-back-back loses or even more try back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back-back loses.
I hope Devin looks for offense tommrow and from now on
The way he played in Pre Season was bad he was an all star 2 years ago putting up 20 points a game. If he can do that along with Brook that will leave the shooters like Outlaw and Morrow open easily.
devin needs to play defense
screw scoring. He needs to defend and create shots for his teammates. That’s all he needs to do but he probably will do nothing more than play himself off of this team if preseason is any indication, which it isn’t so we’ll have to see.
You’ve got two shooters, possibly three when Murph gets up to speed, in the starting line up and Harris, Lopez, and Williams act like they have horse blinders on. It’s ridiculous.
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 26, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Im happy if Harris plays 30 mpg
gives good effort, defense, passing/playmaking and good shot selection. Team balance?
Lopez- 20
Smith- 4
Outlaw- 12
Morrow- 10
Harris- 15
Farmar- 8
Williams- 9
James- 4
Favors- 6
Petro- 4
Hump- 4
Graham- 4
everyone blows by harris whoever he's defending
i know these nets aren’t gonna be that great this year, but i have high hopes
by Evin Has No D on Oct 26, 2010 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
really really excited the season starts tomorrow
the timing of the season starting is perfect. life’s in a bad spot. I swear, if I didn’t have the Nets I would not be in a good place.
the game against twolves last season was winnable also…we lost
let history not repeat itself
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
I'm feeling the same way Andy
this will show us what type of nets we have. this is a game that is very winnable for the Nets and they should win but if we lose we could start off with 0-4 already.
So here is hoping that everything is new
by killa kadafi191 on Oct 26, 2010 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
i've never been more excited for an nba season to start
even though my rommates a celtics fan, so i’ll have to suffer through tonight to find salvation tomorrow
let’s get it going early guys, we’re not laying down for anyone this year
Given last year's unreal start- I had to look it up...
The last time that we were .500 was (drum roll)
Dec 27, 2008 when we beat Charlotte 114-103 in overtime for a 15 - 15 record!!!
I’m hoping we stretch the 500 mark beyond tomorrow night!
"Nobody in the league can guard you one-on-one," Johnson bellowed from the sideline. "It's an insult to you if they try."
0-82
I was at that game!
You think Izod had trouble getting fans, Time Warner arena was practically empty (to be fair it was Christmas weekend.) My uncle managed to get seats a few rows back, and my sisters screamed every time the Bobcats shot freethrows. It was quiet enough that I like to think they helped us win the game :P
I remember watching that one too...
I was in El Paso Texas for the holiday and my in-laws thought I was bananas screaming at my laptop on League Pass!
"Nobody in the league can guard you one-on-one," Johnson bellowed from the sideline. "It's an insult to you if they try."
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z
time to watch heat vs celtics…should be a good one
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
Personally
I liked his new commercial
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NetsMets4life = Kat Stacks
by NetsMets4Life on Oct 26, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I did too
And then I realized he had a 2-3 minute commercial that had little to nothing to do with basketball. Nike is so ridiculous now
Let's do this.
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NetsMets4life = Kat Stacks
by NetsMets4Life on Oct 26, 2010 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Band of Brothers
gotta love it!
"Thy soul shall find itself alone
'Mid dark thoughts of the grey tomb-stone"
Farmar tells Lakers don't bother, he's going to get a Championship ring with Nets
that’s what he ought to do
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
he'll get it at the Nets vs Lakers game at Staples
that’s what they did with Ariza
METS
JETS
NETS / LAKERS
T-Wills new title: "Mayor"
Second-year swingman Terrence Williams has apparently elected himself mayor of the Nets locker room.
“He was definitely loud last year as well,” center Brook Lopez said. “(But) Terrence has become twice as loud, which isn’t hard for him at all. He’s done it with flying colors.”
“That’s not really my focus point,” Williams said of being the center of attention in the locker room.
“My thing is, once you become older with things, you become wiser,” he continued. “You tend to gain more confidence in something. As the summer went on and me working out and coming back here, I gained confidence in my basketball game and myself to be able to go to Devin and say, ‘You should have (done) this on this play,’ as well as take criticism from him and learn from him.”
"Thy soul shall find itself alone
'Mid dark thoughts of the grey tomb-stone"
LOVE the maturation...
I hope he’s this positive throughout the whole season. It’s easy to get excited in the beginning of the season… but if they’re not doing well in january, I hope he’s still got that enthusiasm. And LOL at TWill talking about becoming older and wiser like he’s been here for like 10 seasons… It’s year 2!
by JohnFromLongIsland on Oct 26, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
But John,
That is exactly what T-Will did at Louisville. Gradually year by year he became more of a vocal leader on and off the court.
As his number of tattoos grew so did his confidence :)
"Thy soul shall find itself alone
'Mid dark thoughts of the grey tomb-stone"
Anyone watching Celtics/Heat now?
Wow, I think a well-coached Nets team with chemistry can beat Miami
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
yeah...
NO DEPTH… with lebron out, this team looks gross. it doesnt help that d.wade can’t hit a shot.
LeBron 2-7, Wade 2-9, Bosh 1-6
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
I agree with that
The Heat will probably make excuses for their first half performance. I’m loving this game
Great game.
Playoff atmosphere.
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NetsMets4life = Kat Stacks
by NetsMets4Life on Oct 26, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
sloppy, sloppy, sloppy...
I normally hate rooting for Boston, but I make exceptions when they’re playing the Heat or the Lakers… I love the hate for LeBron, even in Boston. I just hope Sunday isn’t like every other Nets game where there are more LeBron fans than anything else. I want boos! And reports that LeBron goes home every night and wipes his tears with $100 bills cuz everybody boos him!
by JohnFromLongIsland on Oct 26, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
On Sunday
unfortunately there will only be a few of us booing. That’s why I want Melo to come here – so we get the excitement back to our arena.
This team is still probably going to be monstrous
Just taking time to gel. Lack of depth is obvious though.
by Anthony Perez on Oct 26, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem is
our team defense has to be good enough to withstand the type of abuse Lebron James laid out there tonight. There were plays where James just manhandled Pierce. Outlaw is going to get torched
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 1:57 AM EDT up reply actions
CDR
trade was horrible. just terrible. He really could have been good and we trade for a second rounder? His attitude was his only problem and Avery would have fixed that. His college coach and normal NBA coach say he was a winner, compettive and never complained about injury. They also said he wasn;t a locker room issue. He should still be a net, or Jordan Crawford and Damion James should both be Nets. unless we end up with one of those second round steals, this trade was el horrible (horrible in spansih
im just stopping by to say
lolheatsuck
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)
+1 good game :)
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
BEAT
THE
HEAT
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NetsMets4life = Kat Stacks
by NetsMets4Life on Oct 26, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
For every game?
Or just tonight?
My tickets for Sunday’s game arrived yesterday.
by BrooksBridges11 on Oct 27, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
i believe the rally towels
were only for tonight. According to Nets.com. But i mean, if they give towels for the Pistons, there is no doubt in my mind they do it for the Heat too
A WIN!
I predict a win for us versus Detroit on Wednesday. GO NETS!
Also, THE HEAT looked pretty bad, and yet, they were down only three with a minute to go. What does that tell you? DWADE looked rusty and the offense didn’t work with Arroyyo running the show. But with Lebron dominating the ball, they still almost beat the second best team in the league, even with their new Shaq. Give DWADE two weeks to get his act together, and Eric that time to figure out that he should just give DWADE and LEBRON the ball, and forget about a “real” point guard, and the HEAT will start to run over the league. Check back on them in two weeks, and see their record and how they are playing then.
Paul from Delray Beach
Miami
should let Wade initiate the O, make plays for others while picking and choosing his spots to score. That’ll preserve his body while Lebron attacks and becomes the main scorer. Only way that they’ll win IMO the roster is atrocious aside from the big 3
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
I disagree. In fact, I’m very impressed with how Riley assembled the rest of the team.
You have:
Chalmers, Haslem, Anthony, Miller, House, Big Z, Jones, Stackhouse and two veteran presences who have been around the block in Magloire (former Net) and Howard.
Considering the skill level of the “Talents in South Beach” I think that is a very good bench. I do however, think that the Heat will have trouble winning against top-tier teams in the playoffs without a low-post presence (which I’ve been saying since the summer).
Promoting a grenade-free America.
Their roleplayers are old as dirt
and their PGs stink.
Chalmers didn’t even sniff the floor last night
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe, but i just know that miami tried to play team ball the 1st Q and it looked real bad
miami started with a game plan and got torn to shreds by boston’s D. in the 3rd Q, they went into desperation mode and just let LeBron do his thing. miami came within 3 at the end, but there was a ton of individual play. miami is definitely beatable in a 7 game series. but funny enough, if you didn’t watch the game and just studied the box score, you’d think it was a close game.
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
I really like the picture for this thread
Lil General commanding Harris and Lopez to SIC them.
Most of the other pictures must be PhotoSHop’ed. Outlaw has a Mohawk. When did Murphy play with a Nets uniform?
i would stash him on the bench, definitely wouldn't play him yet unless you're desperate
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It comes down to Casspi from Sac-town or Favors...
UGHH I’m really torn.. I have a gut feeling that tells me Favors will play 30+ minutes tonight and go 13/8/1 or something like that… and Casspi comes off the bench for Sacramento so idk…
I got Morrow on my fantasy team.
Lets not lose to the worst projected team this season.
Welcome to the 2010-11 season
It almost has to be better than last year.
And that’s all I’m expecting for now, until I can get a better sense of how these players work together.
Still looks like a bad defense. But at least there are some shooters.
Murphy
from either blogs, articles, or the avery intervew, is murphy going to play? if so how many minutes? he will be key in keeping us in games this year. just curious. thanks.
my tickets have been home for a while. My seats are right next to the away bench. So let the heckling begin!! cant go tonight but I will be in full force on friday and sunday!!! Lets go nets!!!!!!!!
pretty sure
Murph isn’t playing.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
$25 i think
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
well, there are places where you can park for free
do you own a gun, good sir?
"Anthony Randolph has hall of fame skills" - GALLO!
by MrDollarBills on Oct 27, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Naw man...
Forget a gun, come in a tank. Its a war zone out there….lol
I love them jokes. Keep them coming…
funny story (or not)
For the Boston preseason game, I decided to park in an Edison lot on Broad St about 3 blocks away. It was only $5 from “5pm to closing.” Who woulda thunk 8pm is closing for Edison park???? I am used to parking in NYC with nightlife. At 10pm, I had to walk to the train station, and get up early next day to pick up my car.
Prudential Center is not convenient.
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
How about
just stop being so car-dependent and just take the train to the game? Rush hour traffic sucks anyway.
z
Stuckey/Rip/Prince/Daye/Wallace
We should kill them. Stuckey is ok but DH is better and RIP, Prince and Wallace are a shadow of what they used to be back in 06 and Daye is a skinny PF that Favors could eat for breakfast.
103-87 Nets Win
I agree with you on Daye,
that kid is bean pole.
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
I hope Favors has a monster game today...
so Cousins will be shaking in his sneakers when we go up against Sacto next game!!!
Go Nets!!!
Lets Go Nets/Newark...
Big game, even though its just the first. Nets need to get this one, win the first game in Newark and take it from there.
Go Nets!!
if you want a good laugh
go check out the pistons blog and read the game thread they posted
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