Game 21 - Nets vs. Raptors - Sunday, January 29, 6:00 p.m.
by Net Income on Jan 29, 2012 10:04 AM EST
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PrintOver the next few games, the Nets will have an opportunity to prove whether they are legitimate playoff contenders in the woeful Eastern Conference. In spite of their 2-9 start, they are only a game and a half behind the eighth place Bucks and tied with the spiraling Knicks at 7-13. Just behind them are the Raptors at 6-14. The Nets, with five wins in the last 10 are doing as well as any team in the bottom half of the East.
The Nets catch another break Sunday with Andrea Bargnani (calf) out indefinitely for the Raptors. Perhaps Jose Calderon will be distracted by trade rumors. DeMar DeRozan? He's been in a shooting slump.While the Nets are surging, Toronto is only 2-8 over the last 10. Linas Kleiza will get the start at PF and look for Jerryd Bayless to get minutes in the backcourt as well.
The big question for the Nets is health ... again. Team officials seem confident MarShon Brooks' achilles problem is more about minutes than structural issues. If he plays, it will be sparingly. No word on Mehmet Okur's recurring back spasms or Shelden Williams' sore wrist or DeShawn Stevenson's balky knee. To fill in, Jordan Williams has been recalled from Springfield. Deron Williams is healthy and with his 49.3% shooting last week, he's gotten his season shooting percentages up to 40% overall and 35% from deep.
- New Jersey Nets Game Notes - New Jersey Nets
- Toronto Raptors Game Notes - Toronto Raptors
- Getting Inside - New Jersey Nets - Sports Xchange
- Getting Inside - Toronto Raptors - Sports Xchange
- Raptors-Nets Preview - Noey Kupchan - Stats LLC
- Nets' Shelden Williams provides toughness, despite sometimes going unnoticed - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Deron’s play leading to Nets’ gain - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Shelden gets call when going’s tough - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Kris Humpries proving NBA GM's wrong while providing Nets with inside presence - Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News
- Kris Humphries earns his keep - Andy Vasquez - The Record
- Nets at Cleveland — tonight Andy Vasquez - The Record
- J-Will back from Springfield? - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York
- Extended road trip gives Toronto Raptors plenty to think about - Doug Smith - Toronto Star
- 3 in the Key - Raptors' Game-Day Preview vs Nets - Sean Tepper - Raptors HQ
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Raptors have been horrible since we beat them
DeRozan was actually puting up big numbers before we faced them, but since DSteve shut him down he’s been pretty mediocre.
Let stevenson guard derozen
And with dwill and the rest of the team doing their thing we should win this, hope swag is good to go, 3 game winning streak lets go NETS!
must wins coming up
in the next 8 games they play detroit 3 times plus toronto, minny & knicks. they’ve got to win a bunch of those games to tread water until lopez returns. it’s been 5 weeks since his surgery
OT but this is funny, love it when our guys are close as a team
After Friday’s win, Humphries answered a question about Deron Williams’ teammates asking the Nets’ star to take a more active role in the offense.
“Have I told you to shoot more?” Humphries shouted across the locker room, feigning disapproval to Williams’ more active role in the offense.
Williams responded by making light of his own shooting inconsistencies: “My other 12 teammates are telling me to shoot more! … You should want a guy shooting 39 percent from the field to shoot more. More rebounds for you!”
“You’re right,” Humphries shouted back. “Offensive rebounds. Keep it up Deron! I love it, man!”
by BkNetsfan on Jan 29, 2012 8:56 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
Awesome
No BS from Deron. No Cliches, no excuses, just real talk
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jan 29, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
NYK best frnd right now... the giants..
After the superbowl all ny media will be on there butt!!
by kupalski on Jan 29, 2012 8:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Somethings a brewin here........
Dwill is starting to take over, he’s got a pep in his step……making defenders look like fools with his crossover, it may not always lead to a basket but it shows he’s having fun and working hard out there……..hump is a maniac rebounder, sheldon does alot of dirty work, morrow’s getting his stroke back……….all this without swag and brook and even okur……heck even shawne williams looks less tentative……..this team can do some damage when brook comes back. The brutal beginning of the schedule has passed, and we now play alot of teams which we are on the same level with….the difference in a game say between the nets/raptors? Usually the difference is a superstar like dwill!
Let’s Get It!!!!!!
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 29, 2012 9:01 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Deron said hes becoming a different player
Deron never had to carry a team with so little talent. He may be realizing this is a PG league and being aggressive early and often is the key to controlling the game.
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jan 29, 2012 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
he looks different
he’s looking like the max contract guy he’s supposed to be the last couple of games. nice to see him setting a tone
The whole team is playing with swagger
Not just Deron but he definitely stepped his game up. I never asked for 30 and 10 , just 18-20 & 9-10. Mainly shooting above 40% and not playing SG.
by Zartan on Jan 29, 2012 9:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
shelden wlliams is better than i thought he was
i like that he’s physical in the paint. and hump has proven that if he gets the minutes, he’ll get the rebounds. the nets will be in pretty good shape when lopez returns
you know...
Knix need a backcourt. Philly has backcourt depth. Why would anyone want Amares uninsurable contract, knees, and back problems
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jan 29, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Rod Thorn, you'd puzzle me if you make any deal like that
Can’t see anyone accepting Amare unless he actually is 100% healthy or near that (meaning his troubles would be more mental or environment rather than physical), but with that contract—little leverage for any real difference maker. Can’t see the 76ers trading Lou Williams or Jrue for Amare, that would be ridiculous.
by brother_rat on Jan 29, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
Brand for Stoudemire swap?
dont know why any team would inquire for amare.
"Beware the Ides of March."
if Calderon is on the block
maybe they make a play for him.
calderon, Kaman
knicks are going to try and pawn someone to broker a multi-team deal so they can dump stoudemire
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 29, 2012 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
glad we've been playing well as of late.
just wish these nagging injuries would leave us be.
at least we are in the midst of a stretch of winnable games.
wolves never rest
This is the history of the nets
This is what I think will end with the move to BK.
by Zartan on Jan 29, 2012 9:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
we have to keep the momentum
Win this game and keep staying in the picture of playoffs.
I think Deron likes this team, because we just ran away from the woes in the
Beginning of the season.
When Lopez is back, we could abuse some teams with him.
uh oh. Per Rotoword:
MarShon Brooks didn’t make it through Saturday’s shootaround and is sounding very shaky for Sunday’s game due to his Achilles injury.
“We’re going to get him checked out again tomorrow, and then we’ll see where he is Sunday,” coach Avery Johnson said. “If he’s not playing Sunday, then I’m going to start to get a little bit more concerned.” Brooks’ status will depend on the results of Saturday’s testing and the results aren’t in yet. Stay tuned.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
I miss the nets-raptors games when
Vinsanity would always destroy them
When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Jan 29, 2012 9:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Will be at the arena for this one.I sure hope swag plays tonight. Cmon nets. let’s get this winning streak rolling
by antdatruth08 on Jan 29, 2012 9:40 AM EST via mobile reply actions
As one concern fades, another shows its face.
Derons looking like a super star, the team is winning games, yet our rookie, the steal of the draft, may be sidelined due to Achilles issues.
Is it possible that the FO is putting Brooks on a shelf? Maybe Dwight has mentioned Brooks to dwill or BK
Starting to get real worried about marshon
this doesnt sound or look good at all….he cant make it through shootarounds
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 29, 2012 9:43 AM EST reply actions
deal of the day
I was just on Tiqiq and tix are being offered for $3!
She Williams
Has been a revelation. He’s playing within his strengths and not trying to do too much. Was so high on him when he was with Duke. Glad he’s been productive for us.
by Pinoy Nets on Jan 29, 2012 9:45 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I really don't see why we would lose this one.
We have beaten them before. This time we don’t have to worry about Bargnani. Stevenson has shut down DeRozan, who has been in a slump. As said above, Raps are 0-7 without Bargnani, and Deron is 14-0 vs Toronto. This should be win number 8.
I think it's fine.
there were times they would win against the spurs and lose to the wizards...
this is a good chance to show some good lacking consistency.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Ummm
AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
Interesting. RT @lazenby Starting to hear that Kupchak may be leaving the Lakers.
I think it's fine.
he probably wants to trade bynum
and jim buss doesnt
by mightymosdefinition on Jan 29, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
affecting the structure of his achilles
rather than just wear from playing so many minutes. His body is adjusting from two games and 30 minutes a week at Providence to four games and 36 minutes in the NBA.
"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.
winnable game tonight
3 in a row is exactly what we need to get on a roll and into the playoffs. Consistency and momentum!
potential thru the roof
starting to worry he may be on the softer side, hoping he isnt a regularly injured player
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 29, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
that's what came to mind when thinking about "structural issues"...
hope it’s not something that will trouble him throughout his career or end it shortly.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Tough
On the high side: Kobe/MJ hybrid
On the low side: Kevin Martin
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jan 29, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
I won't be classy like the Raptors and say we'll manhandle them.
But given just about everything up above and that Deron has never lost to the Rapotrs in his whole career nets should win this.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
3 point shooting teams kill us.
With Bargnani out, their shooting is not as good. But, Nets need to watch Barbosa and Kleiza. If the Nets keep those in check….it should be a W.
"Beware the Ides of March."
depends how much they play him at the 3
without Bargs they are going to use him more at the 4 instead. hopefully hump doesnt need to chase him at the 3 point line
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
Use em and throw em away, see a pro a day is essential. If you want a piece of the rock, trick, go to Prudential
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 29, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
That advertisement on the side
“Evan Turner’s signature collection”…do they think anyone would ever clicked on that?
Has anyone?
i assume its there
because this site has had over the past several days a lot of stories about the 76ers.
NO TEAM, by the way, has as many media outlets covering them as the 76ers and in spite of all that coverage, a good team, a very aggressive marketing campaign and no bad guys on the team, they are 28th in attendance.
"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.
How is the Nets attendance this yr?
It seems a bit better.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 29, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
I think we have a great shot at accomplishing that
seeing as we have already beaten this team, and I believe it was without Brooks! D-Will is on a new level right now — we’re going to be ok!
D-WIll + D12 = NETS 2012 Champs (with lots of luck)
by corky_romano4life on Jan 29, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Dwill
Seeing major new awesome-ness in Dwill. He’s a leader now.
Don't stop moving.
by NetsCanDoIt on Jan 29, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Worried about Humphries and MarShon tonight
It’s the big season finale on the Kardashian show and Humphries has clearly been made out to be the bad guy. Sounds like he’s still recovering from the flu. I hope all of this doesn’t screw with this head. I don’t know how he’s handled all the negativity so far anyway. And I doubt MarShon will be playing tonight, Achilles takes time to heal and he’s so young I’m sure Avery doesn’t want to take any chances with screwing up his foot. Would love to see another win though!
Don't stop moving.
Well this is good news!
Colin Stephenson @Ledger_Nets Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
MarShon Brooks again game time decision. Had an ultrasound, which showed nothing, and an injection of some sort in his Achilles
D-WIll + D12 = NETS 2012 Champs (with lots of luck)
by corky_romano4life on Jan 29, 2012 10:45 AM EST reply actions
i mean it could be the shoes
but I have a feeling it is more of a fatigue thing
D-WIll + D12 = NETS 2012 Champs (with lots of luck)
by corky_romano4life on Jan 29, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
maybe it's the socks
or whatever you call those things he wears
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 29, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Might be worse without them
"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."
Ultrasound? He's pregnant!?!?
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Jan 29, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nah.
He’s a Nike guy.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 29, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Hoping for a win tonight.
Gona be at the Pru tonight and want to see my team win!! Last time I went they lost to the Bobcats at the end of last season :(
i think i'm not the only one who thinks LAL will hit rebuild mode next season because Kobe aint answer anymore
Welcome to the Jim Buss era, Laker fans. As long as Jimmy Boy is in charge, the dynasty is over. Unless, of course, you listen to some so-called Lakers experts (Eric Pincus) who say Jimmy is just fine and it’s okay to throw away this year. Well, it’s not okay. Kobe’s only got some many good years left and it’s not smart to tank one of his last seasons. Brown should be a defensive coordinator, cause he’s a below average coach. They should’ve hired Adelman. They still have no PG, and Arenas is not the answer. Oh yeah, and despite the fact that Time Warner will be paying them like $1 billion for this new TV contract, they trade LO, sixth man of the year, to their rivals to save money??? No wonder Mitch is leaving. We’re screwed. …less
After D12 will get trade over here Laker fans will turn to Clipper fans
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 29, 2012 12:00 PM EST reply actions
props to the Raptors blog
for fessing up about last game and being cool about it.
I think the Nets are earning a bit of respect lately…
"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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