Avery: Murphy "50-50" vs. Bobcats
by Net Income on Nov 2, 2010 1:30 PM EDT
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PrintTuesday's practice is over and so Troy Murphy has worked out enough to meet his coach's requirements. Will he play against the Bobcats on Wednesday night? Avery Johnson says it's "50-50".
Murphy thinks he can play but admits he doesn't know how many minutes. "I don't know. I'm not a swami."
Might there be a change in the starting lineup at power forward? Johnson suggests it could be Murphy, but it also could be Kris Humphries. It won't be Derrick Favors because the coach says, "that's not the plan".
- Murphy 50-50 for Tomorrow - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
- Avery Johnson says Troy Murphy is '50-50' to play vs. Charlotte - Colin Stephenson - Nets Blast
- Murphy 50-50 for Nets' next game - Fred Kerber - New York Post Nets Blog
- Murphy Makes Progress, ‘50-50’ for Bobcats - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
- Troy Murphy is "50-50" for Bobcats game - Ian Begley - ESPN New York
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murph
go Murph
give us 20 and 10
we’ve been in power forward hell for 7 years
new thread
can’t wait to see Troy out there.
"I would be THRILLED to lose Lopez." - Tim823
"One of the worst C's in the League" - Tim823
Murph Returns!
Avery should give Murph Joe Smith’s minutes for a few games, till he gets going. But I would start THE HUMPH and play him for about half the first quarter, and then bring in Favors. Murph is the only PF we have, who lets us play the offense that we want to, since he is the only “stretch four” we’ve got. GO MURPH! GO NETS! GO EAT LUNCH?
Paul from Delray Beach
Can't wait to see him play
In his NJ uniform. The more I think about it, I would like to see him start a game so right from the getgo we can see how he contributes. It would be a crummy debut if they bring him in halfway through the first with the team down 8 points or something like that. Give him the start and see what happens!!!
i like our PF rotation
of favors, murph, hump
but i wonder about our team’s offensive identity. these players have very different games and it will be interesting to see if it meshes or we have a completely schizophrenic system depending who is on the court at a given moment
imagine something extremely witty here
Avery said it would take 30 games
So I don’t think we’ll be completely sorted out for a bit.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
i could see that for sure (favors and murph)
avery seems to be more fluid with his substitutions and rotations than i thought he’d be. it’s a nice surprise.
imagine something extremely witty here
it's a no brainer IMO
Their games compliment each other just like Brook and Derrick’s
Keeping Murph on a cheaper contract should be a must
"I would be THRILLED to lose Lopez." - Tim823
"One of the worst C's in the League" - Tim823
by MrDollarBills on Nov 2, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not if his back is sketchy
The guy is taking cortisone shots.. that’s hard core
by Jack Handy Jr on Nov 2, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the back injury will allow for a cheaper contract and scare others away.
and maybe Outlaw and Hump, not Murphy, will get traded.
this
it would have to be an insanely cheap contract
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)
Of course if the Nets don't have any intention of bringing back Murphy with a reasonable contract, then maybe he SHOULD be included in THE trade.
It would only hurt the Nets for this season, which would be considered a huge success by just barely making the playoffs.
Another reason why Murphy and DJames need to be fully tested over these coming weeks and hope for an elevation out of TWill’s game.
We haven't been told if the steroid shot was an Epidural type.
Epidural is directly into the spine – that type is “hard-core” and only 3 are allowed in a year at that level of the spine.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/injections/lumbar-epidural-steroid-injections-low-back-pain-and-sciatica
If it was just into the lower back muscle area to reduce swelling quicker, then its not such a big deal.
It could just be a one time thing as a result of a sprain (as we were told) and not something wrong with his lower spine or a typical aging condition, that most people over age 50 would show on their MRI.
I wonder
if they could ever go BIG with Brook, Murph, and Favors together. With Murphy’s plus shooting it might work in certain situations. Plus puts outlaw on the pine. A line up with Devin, Twill, Murph, Favors, Brook would be fun to see and gets our 5 best most talented players on the court together.
For $80 you can sit in row 1 behind our bench!
Stub Hub
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Nov 2, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me, Rock will be empty. Buy row 21 seat for $17 and come on down
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
Doh!
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Nov 2, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I paid $150 for row1 behind our bench for Thunder game
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
I have high hopes for Murphy.
If I don’t see signs of good things within 3 games, I’m bashing Murphy along with Outlaw
Outlaw is the new Yi - just with more money and longer contract without the 7.2 rebounds and occasional shooting streak.
by 3ptChucker on Nov 2, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Outlaw actually does rebound.
He doesn’t do anything else though.
Are you expecting wins against Miami and Orlando on the road?
Its the Bobcats that count. That is why Murphy needs to play at least 20 minutes.
Maybe use Favors some at backup Center.
81-1 !!!
"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."
I am looking forward to Favors starting and Murphy anchoring the second unit
The solid offensive combination of methodical Brook + spot up shooting Morrow/Outlaw would be well supported by a glass cleaning put-back crazy Favors. Not to mention he should serve as a much need backside defensive helper with three relatively slow footed team mates.
Meanwhile Murphy becomes the dependable rebounder and spot up shooter to go with the hyperactive TWILL, Farmar and DJames second unit.
Whatever happens it is great to finally get the local boy on the court.
We need to figure out the starting two and three spots
I can live with Morrow at the 2 if he’s used correctly but Outlaw is definitely 2nd unit material.
Hopefully Damion James can get his act together. It seemed like he was lost as soon as he checked into the game against Miami, 30 secs in he was in the wrong position during a playcall and Lopez had to direct him.
"I would be THRILLED to lose Lopez." - Tim823
"One of the worst C's in the League" - Tim823
by MrDollarBills on Nov 2, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You are right....
Outlaw is definitely not playing to starter quality.
Damion James does look lost, but I think it will require time on the court to resolve.
Tim823 was clearly under the influence
DJames looked good to me. He just missed a few easy shots against Miami, by being too anxious. He learned his lesson.
DJames is of sufficient size (6’8") to be a PF, if necessary (ie. a certain trade occurs and Nets are desperate at PF)
Can't wait till this guy is up to speed
Murphy starting and Favors as backup is a huge improvement over what we’ve had so far.
"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."
I cannot make the game..
If you want to go you can get my tickets off of Nets Ticket Exchange for cheap. Sec 107 Row 3 1-2.
Beauty is skin deep...
I think the Nets have one of the uglier looking starting five in NBA history…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
Goofy?
We do have the “Big Disney”…so goofy is good :)
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Murphy looks like Chris from “The Family Guy” in that pic.
by calling all toasters on Nov 2, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
lopez is adorable
he probably gets mad girls.
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)
Probably doesn't want kooties.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Nov 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
and T-Will
love the lips!
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
nwkiddnj...
Your’e a smart guy…not all women want Gerard Butler…wait a minute I want Gerard Butler :)
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Ask Jeeves?
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
which part aunt or b ?
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
that's what it says...
on my birth certificate…female…who knows, hospitals have been known to make mistakes…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
darn...for the past 30 mins that i've known she was a woman
i’ve started to grow some feeling for her
It's better to have loved for 30 minutes and lost
then never to have loved at all…
There will be other aunt-b’s in your life son..
Now dry you eyes and get ready for tomorrows game…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
not really into
the Mrs. Robinson scene…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
what no way
Williams is the best looking player on the team. He is gorgeous.
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)
Gina knows her men!
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Humphries has his moments though
I swear he looks like the love child of Blake Griffin and Taylor Lautner.
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)
These overt sexist comments
are starting to get me jealous…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
I think Gina
is from the South also…Southern women know what they like…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
lol I live in go'ga and go to school in NC
mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon (and Billy King-Paul G B)
I have a nice
who is probably about your age…she’s a freshman in college.
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Oh no...
“Now I didn’t come to talk silliness about me, Rhett. I came ‘cause I was so miserable at the thought of you in trouble. Oh, I know I was mad at you the night you left me on the road to Tara, and I still haven’t forgiven you!”
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
There's a very good chance
At the end of this game we are:
3-1
And the Knicks are:
1-3
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
I used my scientific calculator
But I had to wait for the sun to come up before I could use it since it’s solar panel operated.
A bit of cloudiness prevented me from calculating the exact result right away, but everything seems to be working now, and I came to my conclusion.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
After pain staking calculations, I say there's an ouside chance that...
both teams could end of 2-2.
Carmelo will then have a tough choice to make…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
Welcome back Murphy…we missed you!
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Did we?
I don’t remember seeing anything yet that I’ve been able to “miss”….
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
The legend...
precedes the man…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
DUH MECCUHH!!!!
Still has ice on it… jeopardizing tonight’s game vs the Magic.
I suppose that’s one way to not have to play the good teams. Prudential Center take note.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
lol, that is sooo cold...
really… “freezing” :)
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
ill be there
Thanks to the open practice food drive ill be there for free!!! Lol
by Quiet_Storm90 on Nov 2, 2010 2:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Off topic
But I found this on Hoopsworld
League: Wright Typifies Average NBA Player
Posted: 11/2/2010 5:48:00 AM
Source: David Biderman of The Wall Street Journal
It’s early, but Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright has won an NBA award: “Mr. Average.” The league said Mr. Wright, who had no single significant statistic through Sunday’s games, has striking similarities to league-average height, weight, age and experience.
Even at average, he’s overrated.
Reminds me of the NFL's Mr. Irrelevent
the last guy picked in the draft each year. I was in Maui and they were throwing a party for Mr. Irrelevent at my hotel. This was in 1985. I don’t know if they still do that.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Nov 2, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
dont know if anyone noticed
He celebrated the Kings victory early the other night, dancing on the sidelines at The Rock still in his warmups, which he never took off.
Remember, he played for Avery as well as the Nets…well, didn’t play that much for Avery.
That was some "scary" dance...
I wonder if they have it posted on YouTube yet…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
It remined me of the Scarecrow in the "Wizard of Oz"
on crack…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
Just got back from voting...
and I still have all my teeth…no Kentucky jokes please :)
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
You asked for it...LOL
A Kentucky State trooper pulls over a pickup truck on I-75. He says to the driver, “Got any ID?”
The driver says, “Bout what?”
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
Can't help it....
How do you know when you’re staying in a Kentucky hotel? When you call the front desk and say "I’ve gotta leak in my sink" and the person at the front desk says "go ahead."
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
Those are old jokes...
can’t you come up with something newer…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Kentucky has lots of caves
Visited it last year (job no other reason). All I remember is a lot of signs for caves….
How about that one aunt-B...
In less then a minute I came up with one…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
us Southern Liberals are tough
and about to get a lot tougher after todays election results…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
if...
has changed the course of History a thousand times over…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
“Southern man
better keep your head
Don’t forget
what your good book said”
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
that's what is so sad...
they carry a Bible to show the world their religion…but they don’t practice what it teaches…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Like Gallo always said...
If you want paradise on earth, go visit duh-mecca…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
duh-mecca? Beulah Land?
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
speaking of caves...
the town I live in is named ‘Horse Cave’…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
No, Google it...
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Oh Lord......
I dont even know what to say…
Hang in there?
Did u vote? Hopefully u leaned a little to the left. LOL
In Kentucky a "little to the left"
is being a member of the KKK…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
reverse osmosis...
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Speaking of osmo-sis...
When you get a divorce in Kentucky they will still consider you brother and sister…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
I live very close to the Mammoth Cave System
also, Horse Cave, the city where I live is built on top of Hidden River Cave…
You've gone a million miles... How far'd you get
To that place where you can't remember... And you can't forget
Look above at my response about you being a "girl"...
I thought that was pretty funny…
In fact I’m too funny. Nobody LOL at my jokes anymore…
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
DUH GAHHDEN
Knicks say they are postponing game “out of an abundance of caution” and will not reopen Garden until safety assured.
JonesOnTheNBA: Jumped the gun. Not canceled for Ice this time. Asbestos issue in arena…yikes.
hahahahahaha… yeah, what player wouldn’t want to play there??
Embarassing. Wonder if Chris Sheriden will be writing about this.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
Everyone should take this opportunity
To remind Chris Sheridan to write an article about the MSG asbestos issues, and to make sure you tell Marc Berman that is is “disgraceful” how an organization does not protect its fans from asbestos.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
by eLonepb on Nov 2, 2010 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Either the Knicks saw your dire prediction above...
or they want us to face a well rested Orlando Friday nite…or both!
"Expectation is the root of all heartache"
Maybe they'll have to play at IZOD instead
by fastbreak7 on Nov 2, 2010 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I f our highly paid Shooters - Morrow and Outlaw are not hitting...
We need Murphy for his Offense and ability to stretch the floor with his shot.
Oh, that would mean 42 minutes.
Don’t know if Murph is that ready.
...
Can you imagine the Knicks having to ask to allow them to play at Prudential Center just like the Liberty. lol Although I know for scheduling reasons it won’t happen.
Well Frank Isola
Just said it’s possible they could play games at the Rock or Izod Center, depending on how long it takes to clean this up.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
This is Gold!!
They may have to play at Izod or The Rock!!!!!
Frank Isola just tweeted that!!
This is hilarious!!
Proky time to put up another poster!!
"Nj Nets basketball! We might not be the Mecca but at least you can breathe the air"
Oh this is absolute gold!!!
LMFAO!!!
Now Melo might as well agree to join the NETS. We might be back in NY before them, haahahahahahahahaha.
by Anthony Perez on Nov 2, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
The New York Knicks game against the Orlando Magic set for Tuesday has been postponed, the team announced.
Maintenance was being performed at Madison Square Garden following Monday’s New York Rangers game which included “cleaning asbestos-related materials in the attic above the ceiling,” according to the team. Some debris fell into the arena.
After consulting with the NBA, the Knicks decided to postpone the game for safety reasons. They said they will work with experts to determine when the arena can reopen.
“As the safety of our customers and employees are our top priority, we will not reopen the Garden until we are absolutely assured the arena is safe,” the team said in a statement.
No makeup date has been announced. MSG said it would announce information about future events once details are finalized.
It’s the second recent arena-related postponement for the Magic. The exhibition game against Miami that was scheduled for the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., was canceled because of slippery court conditions after arena officials said an oil-based cleaning solution was mistakenly applied.
We need a thread for this
Since there’s a possibility they play at Izod or Pru Center.
I’m loving all the jokes here: “The World’s Most Toxic Arena”
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
Al Iannazzone
PLEASE change that awful picture of Devin Harris on your blog.
Thanks!
"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."
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