Game 2 - Nets vs. Hawks - Tuesday, December 27, 7:30
by Net Income on Dec 27, 2011 7:14 AM EST
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PrintThe Nets played with uncustomary mental and physical toughness Monday night in two comebacks against a young Wizard team. Now, in their last home opener in New Jersey, they'll be going up against a veteran club who's played together and proven itself in the playoffs. Also, it's the Hawks season opener.
Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Horford and Marvin Williams have to prove they're capable of moving beyond the second round of the playoffs—a place only the Hawks, Lakers and Celtics have been in each of the last three seasons—and into the championship realm.They will miss Jamal Crawford who they couldn't afford to re-sign and left for Portland and hope that Tracy McGrady and Jeff Teague can fill the void at sixth man.
For the Nets, expect that some of the players who looked out of it on Monday will get more acclimated Tuesday. Mehmet Okur, who's just in town; Shawne Williams, who is coming off the flu; and DeShawn Stevenson, a bit out of shape; played limited minutes but should see more against the Hawks. The games start at 7:30 p.m. No word on whether owner MIkhail Prokhorov will fly in for the festivities.
- New Jersey Nets Game Notes - New Jersey Nets
- Atlanta Hawks Game Notes - Atlanta Hawks
- Getting Inside - New Jersey Nets - Sports Xchange
- Getting Inside - Atlanta Hawks - Sports Xchange
- Game 2: Hawks at Nets, tonight - Andy Vasquez - NJ Nets Nation
- After near sale, Hawks owners ready for new season - Tim Tucker - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Hawks' core possibly facing final chance to show something - Jeff Schultz - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Hawks season ticket holders show loyalty after lockout - WXIA
- Atlanta Hawks 2011: All Eyes On Jeff Teague - Kris Willis - SB Nation
- Hawks Vs. Nets: Jeff Teague, Deron Williams Duel In Atlanta's Opener - Kris Willis - SB Nation
- HAWKS: Preview - at New Jersey - December 27, 2011 - Atlanta Hawks
- With Teague, Hawks may finally get the point - Shaun Powell - NBA.com
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I'll be there. Who else is going to the game tonight?
by nynjlawyer on Dec 27, 2011 7:24 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I will be there
Section 130. Whoopin’ it up.
Gotta make sure Hump doesn’t get booed at home.
Brook-Brooks-Brooklyn
LET'S DO THIS!
Knicks fans will be there just to boo him.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Dec 27, 2011 7:38 AM EST up reply actions
Im there too. Sec. 20
I am going to turn this team around 360 Degrees- Jason Kidd
by njnets on Dec 27, 2011 9:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'll be there loud and furious
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John R. Wooden
by D Will to Succeed on Dec 27, 2011 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll be there. section 2 tonight. Let’s get loud fellas!
by JimmyLips on Dec 27, 2011 9:43 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
imma be there
Section 12 representing!!!
by trippy on Dec 27, 2011 11:34 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ill be there
In my room watching the game
Dwight or Bust
Nets lose 33+ games this season.
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One of the BEST game a duo ever had
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3v4GS9t8o8&feature=related
by Shameer1016 on Dec 27, 2011 7:27 AM EST via Android app reply actions
As will I my friend.
Can’t wait. I hope we got a good crowd tonight. I live in Tampa, FL so thank god for Direct TV. I wanna be 2-0 when I arrive at Amway to take on our future center and his fellow Magicians Thurs. night.
by PariseLikeSundayMornin on Dec 27, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Test #1 tonight, beat a playoff team
Dwight or Bust
Nets lose 33+ games this season.
Follow @Meer2Fly16
One of the BEST game a duo ever had
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3v4GS9t8o8&feature=related
If we lose
we make a bunch of excuses. If we win, we talk about how our entire team should be at the All-Star game in February XD.
Dwight or Bust
Nets lose 33+ games this season.
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One of the BEST game a duo ever had
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3v4GS9t8o8&feature=related
me too
ill be watching it online here in israel at 2:30am
by num1netsnut on Dec 27, 2011 7:31 AM EST via mobile reply actions
m2 in austria 1:30 am
god i would love to be there for the opening tip
excuse my bad english please
by -Seiti- on Dec 27, 2011 7:52 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
me too
In Northern Ireland at 12:30am on gamepass
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Dec 27, 2011 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
I think we have more international fans
than fans in NJ lol. Some dude tweeted the announcers from Denmark during the game last night and that fanpost from a while back by the euro dude watchin online. We have a sick international fanbase.
by PariseLikeSundayMornin on Dec 27, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
back to back= good chance we get crushed
by orangeeater on Dec 27, 2011 7:35 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
one of the benefits of being a young team
We dont have a bunch of 30+ year old players so back to backs arent that hard for us.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Dec 27, 2011 8:44 AM EST up reply actions
This team hasn't gelled yet
I expect to see more Bi-Polar thoughts in tonight game thread.
Dwight or Bust
Nets lose 33+ games this season.
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One of the BEST game a duo ever had
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3v4GS9t8o8&feature=related
This is going to be a better gauge
of where our team is. Last night’s comeback win was awesome, at least it shows we can finish games, albeit a lesser team. But against a much better opponent, we’ll see. Go Nets!!!!!
Not really
You over value a bad team that barely made the playoffs and are now missing several pieces.
The only way we lose this game is if Deron has a ugly game. Hawks have no PG and Williams should manage the game and lead us to a victory.
by Zartan on Dec 27, 2011 10:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I respectfully Disagree
This hawks team is more talented than the wizards and considered a playoff team. If we pull this out it is a much better barometer tfor us to see if we could contend for the last 3 playoff slots.
by Pinoy Nets on Dec 27, 2011 1:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
A big opportunity!
Tonight is a big opportunity to win a game against a playoff team. This is Atlanta’s first game of the season. We will need an excellent 48 minute effort to steal this game. I can’t wait!
GO NETS!
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
Great game last night...
Hopefully this is the beginning of a beautiful realationship!
Go Nets!!!
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Just Imagine...
When Okur and Shawne Williams start to become comfortable and start hitting their outside shots. Imagine when Brooks becomes more comfortable with the NBA game.
Ken Berger about last night
C: New Jersey Nets: Well, they were down 21 points at one point to the Washington Wizards who were playing without the fifth pick in the draft, Jan Vesely. The Nets looked lost, inept, ridiculous. And then they turned it on. Outscoring the Wizards 53-39 in the second half, they fought their way back into it and watched Flip Saunders’ team self-destruct. Deron Williams was the exerienced All-Star. And Kris Humphries, man of the hour. 21 points and 16 rebounds, cleaning up misses and killing the Wizards down low. This was a game that’s hard for either team to feel good about because of the opponent, and being down 21 to the Wizards is madness. But they won, and they’ll take it.
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
straight clowned him...
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Nets vs Playoff Teams....
Atlanta is a great test for this team! Eventhough ATL continues to struggle in the 2nd rd of playoffs they are where we want the Nets to be. Yes the Nets looked sloppy & flat in the beginning of last nights game. And yes they are lacking in depth of talent compared to ATL. But if they continue to show hustle & heart on a nightly basis as we all witnessed during the game vs WAS I for one will be proud of them win or lose!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 8:07 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Play defense, don’t commit turnovers , rebound the basketball. That’s all I ask.
by i says on Dec 27, 2011 8:22 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
We definitely got to limit the turnovers.
so many unnecessary ones yesterday if there weren’t that many~ It would’ve been a blowout.
Turnovers
This is going to be a staple for the next few weeks as the teams starts to jell. This team will need a lot of spit, grit and a whole lotta duck tape to pull out some wins until they become a cohesive unit.
by Pinoy Nets on Dec 27, 2011 8:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
catching the ball and keeping a live dribble is the main reason for turnovers
morrow needs to be able to dribble drive
james has to be able to step out and hit a jumper
petro needs to drive more
otherwise they are very predictable to guard and the D ends up anticipating where the pass is going and if player is going to shoot or drive
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 27, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
we can win this one
just have to handle with Josh Smith
by jarkid on Dec 27, 2011 8:26 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Excited to see how we play against a good team...
I’ll chalk up last night’s first quarter and a half to rust and not being familiar with each other and the playbook.
Tonight there is no excuse to start off that slow again. Let’s see what we can do – loving the Hump!
be confident, we have beaten them with Harris here
when we were not good, we still beat them.
if Deron, the super star we have, how can’t we win with the better roster?
dj, shawne, okur, morrow will be on fire.
by jarkid on Dec 27, 2011 8:36 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Who will be in the Loud and Proud section tonight ?
I’m in my normal season seat but I’ll drift over there, as should others if you want to make some noise.
I actually think we should do a roll call before every game.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
haha sounds awesome
I gotta pickup some tickets
I'm in the upper level with my two friends.
Do you think it would actually be possible to get in the L&P section?
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Im a half season tix holder….sec 14 row 1….but they move us for 9 games a year! So i dont know where my tix are tonight! My brother and i would def meet with everyone for a beer before each game! My borother and i arent use to talking basketball with real Nets fans!!! Lmao
by Rp15x on Dec 27, 2011 10:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Big game tonite
Dwill needs to dominate again
Morrow needs easy shots early or get to the foul line
Hump has got to do it again
Okur has to shoot
James needs some post ups and isos
Brooks needs to stop hesitating
Yatta should not take jumpers outside 12ft
Shelden…. stay on the bench
Shawne…. don’t rush
Farmar needs to be traded so AK can sign
Shawne Williams and Marvin Williams have bad blood. remember this fight
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Dec 27, 2011 8:50 AM EST reply actions
last night it was brought up how farmar and nick young have bad blood from their high school days in SoCal
and it has a documentary called “Second Chance” or something
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 27, 2011 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Well
in terms of fanbase the knicks would be able to generate buzz among 1 million+ Asian Americans in NY/NJ. I wouldnt mind dumping Farmar for a big and then pairing Lin and Gaines to play with energy off the bench. Thats just a pipe dream though
by cprash on Dec 27, 2011 9:52 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Who is Jeremy Lin ?
I’m asian and I’ve never seen the dude play.
Best player in the Ivy League
was buried under all those guard in Golden State last season. Raw but has flashes if brilliance
by cprash on Dec 27, 2011 10:02 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
dude punked john wall last year summer league
though that may not be a big deal ;)
john wall may be overrated…
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
Nets fans turning into Knicks fans.......
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
didnt we learn from Yi about trying to do that
lin stinks let the nix have him
by mightymosdefinition on Dec 27, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
time to dump Farmar for a 2nd round pick so we can sign AK for his 4 mil salary
Petro | Okur | Sheldon | J Will
Hump | AK 47 | Shawne | Horner
D James | AK 47 | Shawne
Morrow | Brooks | Stevenson
DWill | Gaines
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Dec 27, 2011 9:14 AM EST reply actions
We'll need some Marshon output tonight
Can’t expect the same guys who carried us to victory tonight to have a full tank of gas after last night.
Okur, Williams, and Brooks will all need to step up
and can Avery please continue to run Ammo off of those screens? He started being a factor when he got his shots in rhythm.
It is amazing how players play soo much better under dwill then harris
thats what an elite point guard does i guess
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
just checked stubhub
Looks like there are a limited amount of tickets left. Could be close to a sell out. I’ll be there in 104. Let’s show the Nets how much they mean to us tonight. Let’s get loud!
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Dec 27, 2011 9:28 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
To the people who are going to the game, does anyone want to record the starting lineups for me?
I want to see how Diamante does them and how our crowd is.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 27, 2011 9:31 AM EST reply actions
Anything is possible with dwill leading this team
Fatigue is the big problem though, we can’t expect our starters to bail out our bench every game like the last, the bench needs to step up with marshon,gaines etc… But still i’m confident with dwill running things, Lets go Nets!
left my house at halftime but came back this morning to see we won!?
tonight’s going to be TOUGH but I think they’ll play hard!
i think about 60 percent of netsdaily is going to the nets game tonight lol(not including international fans)
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
Loud and Proud info
Here is the link to the Nets website.
http://www.nba.com/nets/loud_and_proud.html
Basically it’s in Section 14, $20 per ticket that you can only buy at the box office beginning at 11am today. You have to be wearing Nets gear to buy into this section and there is a 12 ticket limit per person.
I am not sure how seats the Nets will offer overall in this section, but I would think quite a few and you don’t have to get there at 11am.
For those who do get there early and have time to kill, there are 3 restaurant/bars on the same street as the box office and all offer good food and drinks. My favorite is Edison Ale House, but Loft 47 and Brick City Bar and Grill are very good as well.
For cheaper fare, walk across Mulberry Street and cross Market Street, on the right hand side you will see a tall glass building called The Gateway. Go through the doors and up the escalator, you will find shops like Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and other smaller cafes that are lighter on the wallet. The Gateway actually is an enclosed walkway over Route 21 (Mccarter Highway) that connects to Newark Penn Station. So in rainy weather it’s the best option from Newark Penn to The Rock.
The Devils have won more titles than all Philly pro sports teams combined in the last 25 years
by Real Big Devils Fan on Dec 27, 2011 9:50 AM EST reply actions
Going to miss it...work...sucks
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
D-Will needs to be feeling it
work that high pick and roll all day
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
We can't afford another deficit
can’t start off losing 0-9 again. Take no chances at another comeback, just win it
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
i think we'll get off to a hot start
and hawks will look a bit rusty (just a feeling)
but will the nets contain them? that’s the question
hawks are more talented than us
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Bench
Hump and D-Will were amazing last night but you can’t expect those kind of numbers again, especially in back-to-back games. Hopefully the bench can manage to stay afloat and maybe even somewhat productive tonight; outside of Gaines, they were brutal yesterday.
by nmigliore on Dec 27, 2011 10:03 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hump is a man possessed.
He came in shape, and I really can appreciate that as a fan.
I see 18+/10+ tonight.
Hump is easily my favorite net along with d will he was in beast mode last night
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:10 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
yeah let’s hope he gets booed in Atlanta. make them pay lol
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone else watch every replay of the game after a win haha ?
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:07 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
these matchups will determine our fate
Joe Johnson against Stevenson
J-Smoove against Djames
Horford against Okur/Petro/Hump
Deron Williams against whoever
how accurate morrow can start shooting
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
and SWAGGGGGGGGGGGG
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Dec 27, 2011 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
stevenson didn't play much
i think he’ll be checking JJ a lot
hope swag can offer a spark though
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Stevenson
Didn’t even play last night
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:14 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
well he's gotta play one day
and this is why he was bought in…to play D
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Well I guess Avery didn’t play him cause he wasn’t in game shape but you would think he would get some minutes last night
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:21 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
agreed
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
the last 20 seconds
when the nets were shooting their final free throws. then when the game ended he pulled up his jersey like it was the playoffs game 6 and he had 15 points and tough defense
gotta love it though, every team needs that rugged ego.
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 27, 2011 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
I expect another big game from DWill, Ammo, and the Hump
let’s go for 2-0!
JKidd Era 2! Starring D.Williams as the lead actor, Avery Johnson as Byron Scott, and Player X as Player Y.
Let the show begin!
Agrees okur looked like he wasnt comfortable shooting needs more time with the team
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:14 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Sean Williams looks different
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Dec 27, 2011 10:13 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
funky hair
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Dec 27, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
barbaric
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Half way through the season I could see brooks being a good scorer off the bench
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:16 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
he's got ways to go
he has that chucking mentality and he needs to stop fouling on D
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
exactly
he has the petro fouling mind.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah needs to learn not to make stupid fouls on d
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:22 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I don't know what game you were watching last night
Marshon’s biggest problem is his hesitation to shoot. He definitely doesn’t have the chucking mentality he had in college. I will agree that he needs to control the fouling.
the dude shoots 90% of the time he touches the ball
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Again, I don't know what game you were watching lol
He had a bunch of open shots that he hesitated on. Everyone’s biggest comment on his play in game 1 was that he hesitated too much. You may think shooting the ball a lot is a bad thing but that’s why we drafted him. Now he needs to actually use that scoring ability and take the open shots. I practically screaming at the tv when he passed up on those wide open shots he had and gave up the rock.
not saying it's bad
that he’s confident in his shot-taking but he took as much shots in 8 minutes then james did in 31.
I know he’s a high volume shooter but pick his spots better, i suppose.
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
He made 1 shocking play last night
We made the Wizards turn it over and on the break they tried a double on James or Williams near the half court who passed out of it. Found Brooks around the 3 point line far side and he only had 1 defender between him and the rim with Sheldon Williams standing free at the basket. Brooks drove and put up a floater instead of just a simple dish off and 2 points.
Plays like that really worry me, plus he is a very very poor defender at the minute. The 3 point foul was just stupid. He’s raw as hell
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Dec 27, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
this
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
i agree with this
I saw him being unsure about whether he should take the shot when imo he had a few good looks. The coaches have got to tell him to stop worrying about messing up. I won’t get mad if he makes a mistake being aggressive when he has a shot
As for the fouling, he just had to adjust to the game.
by MrDollarBills on Dec 27, 2011 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
Avery wants him to do this
Who else do you want taking the shots at the moment tho? Our only other creator.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
he just needs to put his head down and take it to the rack
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe.
I think Okur will shift into the starting lineup today and Stevenson will start at the 2 in a couple days.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
i thought that they might start stevenson today to keep j.j in check
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
idk. he might.
I still don’t think he’s 100% in shape yet. Like he didn’t play at all yesterday.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
yeah that sucks. we going to need someone to be physical with j.j and josh smith
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
i think he needs to stay down low though and catch some passes for easy buckets
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure
But I’d think eventually memo comes in as the starter at least.
According to Courtney Lee, him being traded is why Dwight wants a trade
Courtney Lee points to Orlando’s decision to break up the team that went to the 2009 NBA Finals as the starting point in Dwight Howard’s discontent that has led to a trade request.
Lee returned to Orlando as a member of the Rockets on Monday. After the Finals, Lee was traded to the Nets in a deal for Vince Carter.
"I’m not surprised (Dwight requested a trade)," said Lee. "When they broke up the team in 2009, you could just see the frustration in Dwight’s face. We talked about it a couple of times and you could tell he was upset about it.
"Most franchise players are involved in the decision-making," Lee added, "and Dwight’s feeling like he’s not involved. If you’re going to build around a player, you should communicate with that player and see who he’d like around him."
The Lakers defeated the Magic in five games, but Lee missed a layup in Game 2 that would evened the series at one.
"It’s not like we got slaughtered in the Finals," Lee said. "You’d have thought a team that went to the Finals would have stayed together. We got that far in 2009 and the next season we would have had another year’s worth of experience and playing together."
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/217854/Courtney_Lee_Points_To_Break_Up_Of_2009_Magic_As_Starting_Point_In_Howards_Discontent#ixzz1hkUfjHd0
I guess something good came out of that trade after all.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
he's right
otis tried to improve that team and only made it worse
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
meanwhile, D-Will is telling Dwight about his daily lunches with Billy KIng
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
by Net Income on Dec 27, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
what an end game
aaron williams, eric williams, and zo lands us Dwight Howard
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 27, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Marbury got us Deron if you’re looking at it like that
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
So that would be Derrick Coleman...
… for Shawn Bradley for Sam Cassell for Marbury for Kidd for Harris for Deron Williams.
Seven degrees of separation?
Lee is way wrong
I think we all know how badly Alston, Battie and Lee sucked. It was somewhat surprising that Hedo turned out to be done after a great playoff run.
hope its a sell out 2nite
and is prok.. coming 2nite?
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:24 AM EST reply actions
We still don't know if he is, but I expect him to.
I also think if not sold out, It’ll be close to being sold out…opening night + free jerseys, like come on, thats awesome and we’re coming off a win.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
omg wtf free jersey? i didnt hear about that
im def. there tickets still available?
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Yup. Free D-Will jerseys for everyone.
And I think there is, but the prices are rising.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
I'll be there 2night Section 101
I was @ a Nets vs Hawks game last year. I had floor seats which was the best I eva had. Sasha played his heart out that night. It was a good close game that the Nets won. That was b4 DWill arrived.
speaking of sasha
wtf happened to him?
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
He was a free agent, no NBA team signed him. He's playing in Europe right now.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
he's overseas
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
ill be there section 12
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by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 27, 2011 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Game tonight - Tickets
Wow, just letting you all know..
I was looking for tickets this morning. On all the websites, tickets were FLYING off the board. There are no “good deals”, ticket prices jumped real high. Should be a great crowd and atmosphere tonight based on how fast tickets were going. I can’t believe I was priced out of good seats at a Nets game, all the way at top deck!
Definitely more difficult getting tickets than I was anticipating this morning!
I'm gonna cheer for HUMP till my vocals burst.
I’ll smack anyone who boo’s him @ home.
I was thinking about the same thing yesterday.
What if he DOES get booed at home…
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
I would be pissed if he does
He better get a big ovation from his true fans.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Dec 27, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I expect a decent crowd....
The tickets are flying off the sites because ticket brokers pull tickets that are hard stubbed and cant be shipped. So the sites like Stubhub can only sell instant tickets that can be emailed. Also (I know this wouldn’t matter anywhere else but these are NETS fan) they are saying heavy rain starting around 5PM which could keep people from going.
Hoping to see a packed house though. I will be in Section 10 Row 2 a few rows behind Nets bench.
by Christopher Manchesi on Dec 27, 2011 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Game is indoors, rain should not matter
It won’t be a cold rain either.
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by Real Big Devils Fan on Dec 27, 2011 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
We have to go nuts!
Show up please!!
Need some D-12
@mviola24
by Mike Viola on Dec 27, 2011 10:29 AM EST via mobile reply actions
hopefully everyone is loud and wears there dwill jerseys to have somewhat of a whiteout
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by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 27, 2011 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
ESPN is so lame
Nets 21 point come back win is not even mentioned
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:30 AM EST reply actions
NBATV too. The Nets game was near the end
by DJ HeavyDuty on Dec 27, 2011 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
But the D-Will to Hump ally-oop, backwards pass thing cracked top plays.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
i thought that was a miss...
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Dec 27, 2011 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
this. number 10 on nbatv.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnn5o8h_JKM
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
"the ball was in the air longer than his marriage" top comment on youtube
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
yeah saw that too. i lol’d then i felt bad doing it
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
They did mention it on SC, Mike and Mike, and NBATV
The problem was that they mentioned it b4 they showed the highlights. They didn’t show the comeback part.
just another PG on the knicks who can’t stop our MVP caliber PG
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
when's baron expected to be back?
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
when's the 2 for 1 buffett special over at the Sizzler?
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 27, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
time is so slow
i cant wait till 7:30
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:34 AM EST reply actions
I saw a recap of the game last night on espn twice
by kory raymond on Dec 27, 2011 10:34 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
exactly.
this team has a different feel, we play harder and with more passion. credit to Hump, D-Will and Gaines for rallying the team.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
lol maybe we r better off without brook11
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
honestly I think we're a softer team with him.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
wizards looked like our Nets last year
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:35 AM EST reply actions
lol thought the same thing. we blew plenty of leads like that.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
they are going to be good in a couple of years
that kid crawford is great… and wall is going to be a top 5 pg in the next 3 years…
only if we kept crawford...
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
i’m fine with james. don’t want another chucker on this team
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I feel the Nets can jump on the Hawks early.
They looked like they wanted to play another quarter. Morrow was just warming up and Deshawn was eager 2 play.
yea like the closing seconds.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
OT...Ricky Rubio!
http://www.nba.com/video/games/timberwolves/2011/12/27/0021100011_MIN_Rubio_Debut.nba/index.html
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
that pass to Derrick Williams, was insane.
T-Wolves have a lot of young potential.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
who cares
The Nets got a lot of potential. hahaha
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
I'm just happy for them.
They’ve been bad for so long. Plus I love Rubio.
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
jason kidd's illegitimate son
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
He plays no defense tho lol
Needs to get much better on that end.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
that's what sucks about watching the Nets
It’s not like we are watching the team’s development. We are on a holding pattern still. One more year.
Love me some Rubio
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
naw man
who should be like love me ssome petro.
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
This kid is an awesome passer
He and derrick williams are going to be perfect together…
they need to trade Beasley.
and get williams more playing time.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
I already realized that he almost always uses his right-hand
force him to use his left, and also watch the bounce pass, he seems to like those ALOT
I only saw this video so I could be off
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
yeah crazy. good thing he didn’t land on his head
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
surprised he got right back up.
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
adreniline.
he must be feeling it today
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Brooks has made such a habit of hitting difficult shots that he’s finding it harder to make the simple ones.
yeah he just needs to relax, put his head down and just drive that ball to the hoop. do his thing
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
he is going to be fine...
he needs time to adjust to the nba game. u can see flashes of a good scorer in some of the things he does. i really don’t want stevenson to take his playing time…
yeah he is fearless. but watching him yesterday had me thinking that kid needs to bulk up a lil bit
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
why do ppl wnt to trade Farmar?
u ppl r not thinking right
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:46 AM EST reply actions
i like framer. but we need another scorer
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Not thinking right?
Farmar has decent value and isn’t a need for us with Gaines being a capable back up on a much cheaper deal. Farmar is a costly backup that when you have a superstar pg isnt going to see the floor enough to warrant $4million.
Trade him to a team without a solid backup for some asset or expiring
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Dec 27, 2011 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
66 game season
u saw how D-will and Gaines will be out on the floor together. we need deep G bench
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
since when is 4 million for a capable back up
and a good spot starter alot
by mightymosdefinition on Dec 27, 2011 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
You can get plenty of capable/serviceable backups for about half the price.
Can always trade for one in a package.
We can clear $4M to use on Andrei Kirilenko.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
He has until January 8.
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
to accept an NBA deal….or else he stays in Europe this season.
It makes sense for him to come here because of the Prokhorov connection.
He has plenty of $$$…he was one of the best paid in the league last yr. The question is….does he want to be here?
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
why does it makes sense for him
It may make sense for you but to think he is definitely going to want to play for Proky is ridiculous.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Dec 27, 2011 11:13 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
but he’s still solid plus we need his scoring
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
lol we started off with 1-0 last year
wndwd with only 26 wins
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:48 AM EST reply actions
Trade rumors.
This time the only guy involved in any trade is watching Suite life on deck.
Guess who the top 2 leading rebounders in the league are?
1) K. Humphries, NJN – 16.0 RPG
2) D. James, NJN – 14.0 RPG
by RoBo5 on Dec 27, 2011 10:48 AM EST reply actions 6 recs
yeah buddayyyy
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
LOL
Yeah lets gooo
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
No 1 rebounding team: NJ NETS!
Leading players Hump no. 1 and four players tie for 2nd including DJ
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Dec 27, 2011 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
Excited for this team
Hey guys. I don’t post here often but I wanted to say that im excited for this team. And it’s not just based on last night. It’s a young team with arguably the best PG in the game running the show. They’re gonna be fun to watch. Gonna be at tonight’s game from section 8 rooting for them and especially Hump. I’ve been a fan for close to 25 years and I feel like the future is bright. Born and raised in BK so Im definitely beyond excited for the move. Let’s go Nets! Also, let’s get Dwight!
by JackBauerUserID on Dec 27, 2011 10:48 AM EST via mobile reply actions
if only lopez was healthy
Dwill
Morrow
James
Hump
Lopez
would be nice 36-30 team right there
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more like a championship team
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lottery team
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by JetsMetsNets on Dec 27, 2011 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
if you sub lopez with howard?
yeah sure
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
no you can get them electronically & print them yourself
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Or in 3 minutes go there to the box office and get some Loud and Proud tickets.
-Justin L.
by Nets 12-70 on Dec 27, 2011 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Defensive Metrics
What do you guys think is the best defensive metric out there that we could use to judge both our teams defense as well as an indivual performer ( i.e. Hump or Djames). Im not talking about blocks, offensive boards. Something more involved that we can determine how good of a job Humpo is doing on defense.
Visit 82games.com
They will have it
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 27, 2011 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
most def. dude
its the last home opener for us
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
what do you mean "Try"
does he not like to go?
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
I used to have the same problem
now I can go on my own, but see if he can take you and a friend or a sibling and drop you guys off and pick you up
i WISH my dad was a Nets fan
i’m not even sure he even likes basketball all that much. we pretty much grew up liking the opposite teams
Giants-Jets/Redskins
Yankees-Mets
made for interesting times haha
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 27, 2011 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Remember Outlaw?
BENCH MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF +/- PTS
Travis Outlaw, SF 18 2-5 0-2 2-2 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 +11 6
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WE DA BEST
Where did you find that?
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Here
http://www.nba.com/statistics/plusminus/plusminus.jsp
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Dec 27, 2011 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Gallo would be a good SF target for next year.
Denver just spent a ton of money this offseason.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
thats what i meant
lol. oops
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
I still like Frenchi
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
I thought
it was like this; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QZS9gzKEC0
@ HowardBeckNYT
Deal done, source says. NBA is back.
-November 26th, 3:17 am.
fml
hahahah this guy again lmao
FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Dec 27, 2011 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
why not make it more specific
Kim’s a ho!
by bronxbombers2 on Dec 27, 2011 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Sure
Hump needs to be showered in applause and love from the fans today.
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
We should
start this as a trend
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think it should NJHumpChants
#WeLoveTheHump ?
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Whatever you want to do. We just need to spread the word!
Ideally, I’d like to have planned implementation of each chant.
Another idea… “She got Humped!”
best one i've heard
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
she got humped
its perfect. plz lets make this happen
by Still_a_Nets_fan! on Dec 27, 2011 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Is that our chant?
Have we agreed on this?
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
I think there should be a bunch of chants. I’m thinking of how to put a fanpost together to organize it.
Right after the tip-off, we need a Humphries chant right off the bat. An opening statement to let people know what we plan on doing all night. I’m thinking:
“We love Humphries (clap, clap clap-clap-clap)”
by Coach Joe on Dec 27, 2011 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thats a good one for the starting
We need one during the game then
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not very good w/ chants but
if we could something along the lines of
“You can’t handle the Hump!” when he gets a nasty dunk or block or something
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I think you all should make the chant about him, and not about her.
Let hin get his due without any association to Kim.
please lets do this euro-style
you guys should be damn near singing a rally song by the time you guys are done chanting. fan chanting is the second biggest reason i enjoy watching soccer
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Dec 27, 2011 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
NBA.com Shaun Powell on Hump
You know, I don’t tell fans who to boo and who not to. It’s the fans’ right to be selective. It says so in the fan handbook. Just grab your copy and flip the pages until you come across that part.
But: Just as I don’t understand the popularity of certain reality shows — OK, the Kardashians, who I don’t "keep" up with — I also don’t get the public persecution of Kris Humphries.
He was jeered in preseason and then again, rather loudly, last night in Washington where the Nets opened the season. Really, it was almost LeBron James-visits-Cleveland decibles. Well, OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration but you get the point. It was loud and mainly confusing.
Nets coach Avery Johnson said: "I don’t even think THEY know why they’re booing."
What exactly did Humphries do again to deserve backlash? Did he refuse to enter a game, or curse a fan, or choke a player (hello, KG), or get pulled over for a DUI or something sinister like that? Oh, that’s right, he married a woman you might’ve seen on a few celebrity shows. OK, I get that. And I understand the annoyance over someone who willingly participates in an over-the-top wedding and gave the appearance of a blissful marriage and then saw such marriage vaporize quicker than the Wizards’ lead against New Jersey, which by the way was erased by Humphries and his 21 points and 16 rebounds.
But for those who complained they were "duped" by a reality show wedding, perhaps that’s more a reflection on … them, maybe?
Anyway, if anything, Humphries fits the description of a victim. He was sucked in by the fantasy of being with the Kardashians, by the rush of fame at a level an NBA role player doesn’t see, by the idea of fun and who knows, maybe the guy was truly in love. He endures an embarrassing summer off the court and in the tabloids, then doesn’t fetch a single big offer on the free agent market, then rejoins his team just days before the opener and musters up the energy and focus needed to rally the Nets on the road. And that guy gets booed?
Someone with a fan handbook needs to read me the fine print.
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/12/27/reality-show-invades-real-life-for-humphries/
by Genesis336 on Dec 27, 2011 11:07 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
HAHA AVERY!
Nets coach Avery Johnson said: “I don’t even think THEY know why they’re booing.”
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha when the Man is beasting on your home team.
They have every right to boo him. But seriously, F Kardashians.
bunch of moisoing moisores
They were booing him before he even did anything
Haters are haters, Humps gotta keep on beastin
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
yep
hump going to average a double double again
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
They're jealous
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Theyre jealous they dont have this man
on their team
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by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
any person that likes girls is jealous
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
or any chick that likes chicks is jealous
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
disregard that last comment. just thinking about chicks with other chicks right now lol
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
lmaoo
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
ESPN 1050,dont listen to them.i understand is the home of the other team across the river. but where is the journalistic balance , the only time they mention the NETS is whenever they have a chance to reflect a negative image.WFAN HOME OF THE NEW YORK NETS
jersey still
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
isnt it ironic? courtney lee was unhappy about being traded to the nets
now dwight has asked for a trade to the nets? lol he`s just bitter
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by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 27, 2011 11:15 AM EST reply actions
take your fan hood bias away
will you be happy traded to those nets after playing with a top 5 player and going to the finals?
Lee gets bad rep he’s a subpar player who shined with a perfect system and was exposed on the nets
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
yeah i know. have fun playing in the nirvana that is the houston rockets lol
by avilanets85 on Dec 27, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Liquor
For the guys that like to drink before the game. What time do you usually go to the bar?
5pm
The bars next to The Rock are good, very pro home team and friendly bartenders.
The Devils have won more titles than all Philly pro sports teams combined in the last 25 years
by Real Big Devils Fan on Dec 27, 2011 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
yes sir. size large i believe
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by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
anyone else think the D-Will jersey will be those cheap replica ones?
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
of course
but they are free
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by BrooklynNets12 on Dec 27, 2011 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
i have the authentic one now so...i'm gonna rock that whenever i end up going to a nets game this season
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by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Don't go out like that Proky!
Last year in the buildin. Give us somethin real. I’m sure he owns his own sewing company.
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Main Entry: buef
Pronunciation: ‘byĂĽf
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: alteration of the name Buford, an NBA reserve known for his lack of basketball intelligence and poor skills, but also for the ability every few games to perform well and lead his team to victory
1 to lose in professional basketball as a result of one of the opposing team’s scrubs and/or journeymen having a career night, or making key plays, that he will likely never reproduce, and without said scrub’s production, the opposing team could not have won
2 to be defeated by the play of Rodney Buford
Wasn't sure anyone would remember the Buef
How silly of me. Who could forget the legend Rodney Buford?
Hey whats up nets fans?! First time posting on the site although I’ve been reading for a couple years. Great Win last night and I’ll be at the game tonight! It’d be great to meet some more fellow nets fans
by Renaissance Man on Dec 27, 2011 11:25 AM EST reply actions
WELCOME
you’ll be meeting more than just “some more fellow nets fans”
you’ll be meeting
pessimistic nets fans
sarcastic nets fans
optimistic nets fans (very few)
Howard-or-bust nets fans
Dwill-is-gone nets fans
and much more!
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha! yea I’m not sure what category I fall in but i try to be optimistic as possible. Think this team can surprise some people
by Renaissance Man on Dec 27, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
Haha nice
We need more people like you over here.
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
As an optimist, like me, you fall into the largest category: DELUSIONAL
While all pessimists, naturally, categorize themselves as: REALISTS
All true Nets fans fall into some variatin of these categories. There is one more category, small but sure to explode when we get Dwight Howard (and to be avoided and shunned): BANDWAGONEERS
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Dec 27, 2011 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
haha yea i’ve been a nets fan since like 98 when i started watching as a kid. I mean I love B-LO and all but if you can get Dwight you gotta make that trade. But i definitely agree with the move to Brooklyn and a good team there’s gonna be a lot of people on the bandwagon
by Renaissance Man on Dec 27, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome aboard.
Long time fan myself. Do the names Kendall Gill, Arman Gilliams, and Sherman Douglas mean anyting to you?
by PariseLikeSundayMornin on Dec 27, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man! I remember Jordan dunking on Gill in OT in the playoffs in 98 haha
by Renaissance Man on Dec 27, 2011 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Sec 13, row 12, seat 1,2 3
Me, wife, daughter
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Dec 27, 2011 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Who was the player on the Mavs that vomited on the floor?
They mentioned it on ESPN
Sean Williams
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Dec 27, 2011 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
SWAT
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Not saying this was the case with him...
But I hope we dont see more players puking on the court this season or suffering from dehydration. These schedules will hit some players hard.
by cprash on Dec 27, 2011 11:34 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Word!
I didn’t know he was still in the league.
Dang Mavs just can't buy a bucket: Rudy Fernandez According to HoopsHype!!
"The Mavs made a mistake, some paperwork had to be done like a month ago and now Rudy has this issue and he can’t fly to Dallas," the source said.
The same source tells HoopsHype there is a great chance that he plays the Euroleague game against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday. He may also be available for Sunday’s Spanish League game vs. Estudiantes.
Rudy wrote in his Twitter account: "In Madrid until further notice…".
Read more: http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/barrigon/2011/12/06/rudy-staying-in-spain-for-now/#ixzz1hkm6czDw
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
My bad disregard this he's with Nuggets
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
LMAO
“The New Jersey Net rookie poses after hitting a shot in a shooting contest against former Wizard DeShawn Stevenson. photo: K. Weidie”
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
by Maxyboy on Dec 27, 2011 11:37 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
SWAG
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
I think he will do most his damage in home games
like most rookies
FRANKS AND BEANS FRANKS AND BEANS
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Dec 27, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
He's like
Come at me bro
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I'm showing up @ 7pm on the dot.
I love being 10mins away from the Pru. I hated going to the IZOD Center
izod sucked
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Dec 27, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
Nets were suppose to have moved to Newark back in the 90's.
I was in high school and excited to hear that. Someone dropped the ball. So we get only 2yrs then bye bye.
I went to 7 games last season.
That was 3 more than I eva went to @ the IZOD. My goal this season is 10 the least. The last 4 home games u can book it.
exact opposite for me
I was 5 minutes from Izod. Id get in my car like 20 minutes before tipoff. Those were the days.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Dec 27, 2011 12:02 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Try to get there earlier to secure a free jersey
Should be a large crowd tonight
The Devils have won more titles than all Philly pro sports teams combined in the last 25 years
by Real Big Devils Fan on Dec 27, 2011 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
im so gullible..but i can't help it
Rickey Rivers @FunsportCEO
I got a lead about Dwight Howard deal that could be false but seemed legit. Now my name is coming up with Nets execs. Not my goal I’m quiet
ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE
O_o
Dwight or Bust
Nets lose 33+ games this season.
Follow @Meer2Fly16
One of the BEST game a duo ever had
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3v4GS9t8o8&feature=related
Damion James
is whom the Nets missed dearly last season. Guy is relentless on D and on the boards. I want to see him more. Go DJ!
Totally agree...
You can’t teach his energy. He has to develop some type of offensive game though…
How fast do you think it will sell out?
That millisecond you're sure you're going to die when you lean back in your chair a little too far.
I'm out guys.
The next time I get on it will be after I get home from the game. LETS GO NETS!!!
By the way First Take is about to talk about HUMVP after the commercial break.
Hope Morrow learns to just take the ball to the hole & get fouled in games like last night..
Via CBS stats:
bq.
Points: 16
Field Goal Selection
Layups: 0-0
Jumpers: 4-12
Dunks: 0-0
Scoring Breakdown
FGs: 4-12
3FG: 2-7
FT: 6-6
Moral of the story free throws are your friend!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
Doesn't have the handle or athleticism to take it to the hole
Thats fine he needs to do what he’s good at come off more screens.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Lets Go
Cant wait to see what Deron is gonna do next.
I grabbed 19 rebounds in my first professional game, and somehow found a way to score 20 points. I felt real good about it. I felt that this was the beginning of something good.
-Julius Erving
I don’t know about anyone else but I didn’t find myself screaming in frustration last night at dumb mistakes.
They ran the pick and roll offense pretty well. Outlaw wasn’t out there dribbling off of his own foot. Petro didn’t commit dumb fouls and throw the ball away. Okur was hesitant to shoot but he will get back into it and that will provide the Nets with some more points.
Good job Avery.
really hope the Rock is gonna be loud tonight
i know all the netsdaily folks will be yelling but i really am hoping everyone else will be too
Is this real life?
Only 110 tickets left for the game at StubHub from $30.00.
Have scalpers been snapping up tickets in anticipation of Dwight Howard or are we really going to see a near sellout at the Rock?
Whoaaa
only 110 tickets left? I hope their all Nets fans and they are LOUD.
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
by netsareboss on Dec 27, 2011 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Brooks need to learn how to use his body more defensively
It was a moment last night that they called a 3pt foul on him; while the offensive player was taking his jumpshot, Brooks arms are SO LONG that he was able to touch the other player’s hand while still standing on the court! he gotta learn to back up some, because of his length, or simply jump straight up, cuz they’re going to call him everytime once he moves those freakish arms towards a player.
Most of his foul calls have been due to handchecks.
I'll be at the game tonight
If Prokhorov is indeed going to be there, is there any way to see him? I’m willing to put up with security just to thank that man for saving our franchise
by Frigidevil on Dec 27, 2011 12:42 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Does anyone know if you can share LP Broadband?
If I were to share an account with friends, can all people be connected at the same time, or if one logs in, others get booted out? I live in MD so I don’t get to watch them unless they play WIZ or play on Nat’l TV(which happens oh-so-often). Enjoying this 2 weeks preview but gotta strart preparing!
I look forward to giving hump a huge ovation tonight
After all the bs boo’s that hes gotten. Welcome home Hump
avery
on sports center in 3 mins
GR8NESS
by inz x 25 on Dec 27, 2011 1:17 PM EST via Android app reply actions
avery on espn right now
talking about hump
ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE
parking
anyone know any good spots other than that overpriced garage connected to the arena?
wolves never rest
On Mulberry Street about 3 blocks south of Lafayette St, $15
Or the garage on Market Street between Mulberry and Route 21, $15 or $20
The Devils have won more titles than all Philly pro sports teams combined in the last 25 years
by Real Big Devils Fan on Dec 27, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
lets have some nets pride tonight..
and go crazy for humphries as well as the rest of the team!! See you there!
Hey Guys, I have an extra ticket for tonight’s game the person I was supposed to go with can’t make it. Let me know if anyone’s interested. Section 1 Row 17 Lower Level
by Renaissance Man on Dec 27, 2011 2:49 PM EST reply actions
The Magic should trade Howard now so they have a shot at Drummond or Davis.
They have the potential to be way better than Bynum, Lopez, Noah, any of these other young centers.
We will happily take Dwight off your hands for the recovering Brook Lopez, unlimited second round picks for as long as the franchise exists, and Jordan Farmar. Thanks.
Off topic but Favors is starting in place of Millsap.
Brian T. Smith calls it a “big picture move”. Could be a good opportunity to get another Jazz player.
@NetsROC
LET'S GO NETS!!! 2-0 tonight.
I’ll be there reppin hard. Nets fan for life. Keep thinking positive. Good things are coming our way. I can feel it!!! HUMP IS A BEAST!!!!!! “They can keep booing him, I’ll take the 21 and 16.” Haha, love Avery.
I’m actually going watch the entire game tonight. I think I’m becoming a Nets fan
by Danbury Islanders Fan on Dec 27, 2011 6:20 PM EST reply actions
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