Depleted Nets Suffer More Injuries In Blowout Loss To Celtics
by NetsDaily on Jan 4, 2012 9:51 PM EST
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Things might eventually get better for the Nets, but first, they're getting worse. They were already down three starters when they tipped off in Boston on Wednesday, and then lost two more, MarShon Brooks and Damion James, in an 89-70 Celtics victory.
James left the game in the second quarter with a sore right foot and did not return, while Brooks suffered a twisted left ankle early in the fourth. After the game, both said they were fine. Brooks had an X-ray that proved negative. James didn't need an X-ray. The Nets practice in Toronto Thursday and play the Raptors Friday night.
Led by Brooks, the Nets actually led the game by four early in the third quarter. But the Celtics then took control with a 21-6 run and led by as many as 24 in the fourth.
The Nets shot 41 percent from the field, hitting on just four of their 20 3-point attempts. Brooks scored 15 points in the first half, but the Celtics swarmed him after halftime and he finished with 17 points on 7-for-16 shooting. Jordan Farmar added 11 points and six assists, Anthony Morrow finally shot well (4-for-7), and Jordan Williams scored his first career points (4) and grabbed his first career rebounds (5) in seven minutes of play.
- Boxscore - NBA.com
- First Half Highlights (Video) - NBA.com
- Pierce triggers run, helps Celtics beat Nets 89-70 - AP
- Post Game Plus (Video) - Nancy Newman - YES Network
- From The Booth (Video) - Ian Eagle & Mike Fratello - YES Network
- Avery Johnson Press Conference (Video) - YES Network
- Mehmet Okur Interview (Video) - YES Network
- MarShon Brooks Interview (Video) - YES Network
- Celtics pound undermanned Nets - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Rookie Brooks solid in his first NBA start - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Nets lose to Celtics, 89-70, as MarShon Brooks, Damion James suffer injuries - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Kris Humphries expects to return to Nets to play Toronto Raptors - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Nets, without injured Deron Williams, falter on the road, lose sixth straight against Celtics - Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News
- Short-handed Nets play tough, fall to Celtics, 89-70 - Andy Vasquez - The Record
- Wins and losses take back seat for Nets - Andy Vasquez - The Record
- Depleted Nets No Match Against Celtics - Peter May - New York Times
- MarShon Brooks Learning On The Fly With New Jersey Nets - Gethin Coolbaugh - SB Nation Boston
- Deron Williams upbeat after latest loss - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner
- Rapid Reaction: Celtics 89, Nets 70 - Chris Forsberg - ESPN Boston
- Rivers downplays Brooks chatter - Chris Forsberg & Greg Payne - ESPN Boston
- Five with 5: KG breaks down win - Chris Forsberg & Greg Payne - ESPN Boston
- Final: Celtics explode in second half to beat Nets, 89-70 - Lenny Nislin - Boston Globe
- Paul Pierce enjoying his new role - Lenny Nislin - Boston Globe
- Pierce puts Nets to rest - Mark Murphy - Boston Herald
- Marshon Brooks learns big lesson - Dan Duggan - Boston Herald
- Kris Humphries bears brunt of fans’ wrath - Dan Duggan - Boston Herald
- Brandon Bass in no passing zone - Steve Bulpett - Boston Herald
- PC’s Brooks making most of opportunity with Nets - Jim Fenton - Quincy Patriot-Ledger
- Celtics, with Pierce, rip shredded Nets - Bill Doyle - Worcester Telegram
- Paul Pierce, Brandon Bass Go on Scoring Sprees to Knock Down Nets 89-70 - Ben Watanabe - NESN
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This is chess not checkers :)
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Getting injured & getting blown out is
not a part of the plan. More like a byproduct of the plan if anything.
why?
"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."
Uncertainties and Unexpected Occurrences
by Lady in Texas on Jan 4, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
I see what you mean especially with Brook
But not sure anything has changed particularly, except the draft pick getting better, and unexpected production from Marshon but its still about the trade deadline.
"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 blue muppet has huge fangs
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
meanwhile in mia
WindhorstESPN Brian Windhorst
Heat are up 33 and have a game tomorrow but Bosh and LeBron are still in game.
BUSH LEAGUE
So our starters
Dwill- injured
Brooks- injured
James- injured
Hump- injured
Lopez- injured
Season- injured
by NetsVC15 on Jan 4, 2012 9:53 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
It's more like...
Season-Mortgaged
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
then we draft kidd gilchrist
get howard in trade or FA then lineup
pg-deron/??
sg-brooks/morrow
sf-kidd/djames
pf-lopez/hump
c-howard/sheldon
by devinharris34 on Jan 4, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
The more ping pong balls the better.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
If we're the worst, we're guaranteed a top 4 pick though.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
good thing we have that impeccable draft resume going for us
that’ll end well
haven't believed it until now
the nets are cursed
"Dear Mark - You showed the world not only what a great team you have, but also, that you can remain silent for a period of weeks--I don't know which is more shocking!"
DWill Era- 7-18
When David Robinson got injured I bet Spurs fans were crushed, but that lost season turned into Duncan and championship rings
Maybe once we officially become The Brooklyn Nets our fortunes will change. Winning the lottery would be a glorious first step
by NuttinBut on Jan 4, 2012 10:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
That was a miracle
and Robinson wasn’t going anywhere either.
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
the celts went half of paula pierces whole career sucking
and no one thought he’d ever win a championship. Every team has there day believe it or not.
sreh ladien e' ta janjia
by Lord Smackington on Jan 4, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
This is crazy. I turn my head one sec and down goes brooks.
Either way, he’s going to be a stud
by MrDollarBills on Jan 4, 2012 9:55 PM EST via Android app reply actions
I agree
I see this team getting better.jus picture dwill -swag-hump-Lopez..starting …back up is yatta-ammo-shelwill-okur..looks pretty good ..better than last years ..I look at these past few games an say to myself “if Lopez was playin , we would 20 points from him as well”..this could hang tuff.
by mrblu on Jan 5, 2012 3:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
What I took from the game Brooks is the real deal like I didn't know it already
We can’t win with all these injury’s Brook alone was a huge blow.
"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."
For a little more than a half...
That’s was the most enjoyable Nets game of the year.
Still shooting terribly, but we stayed with the Celts on their floor for a better part of a half…
KEY: ONLY 3 turnovers in the first half and our only lead this year at halftime
Coincidence: Deron “I got no handle or heart” Williams NOT PLAYING TONIGHT>
Jron, isn’t that nuts?
Williams is a cancer on this team. But I expected that because Deron isn’t going to compete until he gets exactly what he wants. Once they put players he deems “worthy” of his game on the floor, maybe he will care more.
I thought that wasn’t the case but his attitude on the sidelines pissed me off beyond belief tonight. He acted like his team never had a chance. He wasn’t watching. He wasn’t yelling anything, encouraging. As someone else said, it looked like he and Hump were comparing cuff links.
I get the impression that other players on the team are not really a fan of Brooks. He might be a successful offensive player but he obviously rubs the other players the wrong way, maybe because he is so confident.
MAybe b/c he's the only "WINNER" on the whole friggin' Squad
And they are uncomfortable with their laziness, crapiness and heart-lessness being challenged
I get the same impression.
TOO BAD! The rest of the guys playing tonight are end of the bench players. They need to know their place.
by shot-a-reality on Jan 4, 2012 10:04 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Didnt want to throw that out there but I agree
Mainly Gaines and James. They both don’t look like they want to give Brooks the ball.
I think Brooks may hit a higher level than Dwill.
by Zartan on Jan 5, 2012 2:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
excellent observation.
I noticed the same thing as well, especially with Gaines. I don’t care too much for him and his 24/7, Marburyesque grill. He plays hard, but former undrafted free agents/2nd rounders having breakout years on below average teams spell one thing, and one thing only: doom.
This guy doesn’t care about winning, or developing the talent around him. He only cares about a Farmar type payday.
by Close2Modern on Jan 5, 2012 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
oh and btw,
I wanted to click the * Rec on your post, but I think I may have clicked the Flag by accident. My sincerest apologies. As you can see by my follow up, it obviously wasn’t my intent.
by Close2Modern on Jan 5, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Because the Heat are so terrible...
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
If the Heat don't impress you then nothing will.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
No, the Mavericks did... as did the Lakers and the Spurs and the old Pistons and
Most of all… The JKIDD led Nets
Why was it illegal?
Three guys contracts expired and they decided they wanted to play together.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Illegal?!?
do you have a breaking story that no one knows about?
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."
by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:11 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Now just imagine if the heat had
Won that freakin lottery, they would have had D Rose as well!
by SunilP on Jan 5, 2012 6:33 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
but Rose's contract would have screwed everything up
Lebron, Bosh, and Wade would have had to take real paycuts. Beasley had a 4.5 million cap hold before he was traded
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 Jan 5, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
hardly wait for Brooklyn
"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.
IIRC, we led by 6 against CLE at the half
or was it IND?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 4, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
See
4-20 from three
that means
DONT SHOOT THREES
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At least it was an ankle and not a knee
Could have been worse Im more worried about D-james injury wise.
"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."
For the Millionth time...SHAWNE WILLIAMS and ANTHONY MORROW
SHOULD NOT BE ON THE FLOOR FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES EACH.
SCRUBS, I TELL YOU
these guys will be studs when d12 comes here
they will get open looks all day….it will rain threes..
by devinharris34 on Jan 4, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
all i was being sarcastic
but i am worried about shawne…he sucks period…morrow can play a little he is just a standstill shooter…
by devinharris34 on Jan 4, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Hahaha
johnhollinger John Hollinger
We’re a big deal this year! We’re gonna play defense and everything!
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 4, 2012 9:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
LOL
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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.
Is this re: the Knicks?
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Well he tweeted it right around the time the Knicks game ended
so yes.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 4, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
haha, thanks
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Optimistic Approach:
Brooks going down turns him off to Orlando and they won’t except anything from LA sans Gasol and Howard. Otis decides to test his luck and the Nets end up with a lineup of:
D-Will
Brooks
Lotto Pick
Lopez
Dwight
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
He's an expiring
And better than the garbage the Nets are throwing out there
Play all the Rookies more minutes Avery!!!
Seems like they have all the heart. Get well Marshon
FUN FACT: Nets have fallen behind by 15 points in all 7 games so far!!!
by RandyOreens on Jan 4, 2012 9:59 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
doesnt seem so "funny" to me
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."
by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
This is worse than the Sabres' injuries
Ouch. I’m gonna stop rooting for sports teams this year, so that no other athletes get injured.
Brooks sprain? Yeah right
I’m sure it’ll be a torn ligament, done for season!
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Retire his jersey!
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by netsareboss on Jan 4, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Avery Time on YES
*Celtics are champion team
*Garnett, Rondo, pushed our offense to backcourt
*We’ll improve net time in this situation
Status on Damion
Damion and MarShon updates tomorrow.
just when I thought things couldn't get worse...
by i says on Jan 4, 2012 10:00 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Avery looks really down...
Man he doesn’t seem some bummed
andrew bynum who?
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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 Jan 4, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
He's one of the league leaders in minutes played, though. Van Gundy doesn't care. Burn him out? Nets' problem.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
At least...
Shawne and Morrow were hitting some shots at the end
I tried to take superstitious preventive measures when I posted this last week, but it didn't work. Oh well.
MarShon is really impressing. He’s so skinny that I hope he doesn’t get injured going forward. We need him on the court and as a potential trade asset.
by BigTom on Dec 30, 2011 10:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
At least the Knicks lost another easy one. Boo birds were out for them, too.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
They don't have an excuse, but this is a Nets blog so I'll leave it at that.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
What sort of superstitious preventative measures?
You could have at least followed that statement w/ “knock on wood,” Mr. Jinxy!
haha
Usually when you post something like that on the Internet, it’ll stave it off from actually happening. But it didn’t work. My apologies. :(
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
What could he do once MarShon got doubled and no one hit any shots when he passed out of them?
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Seriously?
Look at both of the teams come on now lol
"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."
They could be going into next game with no starters at all.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Well considering Avery doesn't have a team...
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Guys what can we really do?
I’m so confused guys—and rather hopeless. Everyone is injured. Our scrubs are scrubbier than most.
I don’t see the hope
Just Ask Billy and Deron. They See The Friggin' Big Picture
by Lady in Texas on Jan 4, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Whats with the capitals at the beginning of each word?
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."
by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:05 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Have to keep up with the new cycle lol
1 year deals to go after D12.
"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."
Misery loves company -_-
johnschuhmann John Schuhmann
NYK lost to TOR & CHA at home in last 3 days. Both games were 2nd of back-to-back for the opponent, but not for NYK.
I'd gladly take JamesOn Curry at this point.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Turn him into a point guard
"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."
on to Toronto
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boss
MarShon Brooks walking around the Nets locker room without much of a limp. Says “I’m good.”
"Beware the Ides of March."
it's the swag
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
He walked to the back earlier
"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."
This is good. We get to test to see if he's a quick healer.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
I expect Deron, Hump, Marshon and James to play in Toronto.
We’ll get out second win!
Good News
andy_vasquez Andy Vasquez
MarShon Brooks walking around the Nets locker room without much of a limp. Says “I’m good.”
by Ccrules2791 on Jan 4, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully no swelling tomorrow morning
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
My only complaint was AJ playing Brooks so many minutes..
I know you want to win the game but you got to be careful especially this early in the season, with no preseason, and Marshon being a rookie and all.
I predicted this might happen several times today and if an idiot like me can see this coming why can’t AJ ?
by M I K E on Jan 4, 2012 10:27 AM EST on Deron Williams and Kris Humphries Out vs. Celtics; Brooks To Start
…AJ rests his players too even though he will be compelled to get every minute he can out of them. I don’t want to see MarShon playing more then 30 minutes tonight tops. Too many games being played in a short period of time to put a rookie out there for that many minutes.
Yeah can't play every minute
"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."
if he hadn't been hurt and played out the 4th he would of played 40 minz
being young and coming off a off day the playing time shouldn’t be a huge issue.
he landed on someone’s leg when he shot…it was a common injury.
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but I meant there are a lot of games being played close together
I think his usage rate is going to rise dramatically.
"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."
if Avery had sat brooks for an extended time
people on here would be killing him…
you have to play to win the game
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Not at the expense of players getting hurt...
AJ knows this but maybe your right…Maybe he was afraid of crowd and media reaction. No good coach worries about fans and media reaction at the expense of a young player in his 7th game in the NBA…
You also have to remember Brooks had no help out there tonight...
He was being double teamed and Boston was keying on him. Makes it even tougher on him…
Veterans shouldn't even be playing 40 minutes this early in this season...
Last lockout in 1998 the same thing happened. Players went down left and right.
or so now we don't play him.
I told you guys we need him to develop first but nooooo
START HIM ALL THE TIME, LET HIM TAKE ALL THE SHOTS
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Avery can't win
A lot of people were excoriating Avery for not playing MarShon enough minutes a couple games ago. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Exactly, we're gonna always find something to b**ch about!
Don’t play him enough, played too much.
Deron’s the best, trade Deron for Westbrook.
Lopez is undervalued, Lopez sucks, he’s soft.
blah, blah, blah!
it was a game within reach and he's the only NBA player we have.
I doubt there’s any coach who would playa a young rookie with fresh legs.
I wouldn't worry about it
Dude averaged 36 and a half minutes last year. Happens when you’re the only real good player on a big east team.
That M I K E is right
Marshon Brooks got moves like Mamba
Warrior
NYDNInterNets Stefan Bondy
MarShon says he’s good. “Ill be ready.”
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Avery took him out
"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."
You want Deron getting more injured?
Season is a lost cause anyway
from what I've seen...not the antichrist...
just the anti-Kidd
Personally, Mentally, Leadership and Playing thus far…
Other than a couple “nifty” moves…
He has not impressed me
His poise is a bit questionable, imo. I'll grant you that.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
His short stint in NJ
has been unimpressive at best thus far. I can only hope if he re-ups he puts in more of an effort in BK.
Why is everyone so hard on DWill?
When he plays he is far and away the best player on the court and the reason he is frustrated is directly tied to who he’s playing with. Only he and Marshon Brooks can create their own shots, and to a much lesser degree Gaines. I have seen double digit wide-open fumbles by Shelden. Shawne isn’t making anything. Morrow is making anything. James dribble drives like he has cement on his hands. Petro is good for a couple of mid range jumpers and thats it. WE START GAINES for christ sake.
He got hurt and looked hurt. Sit him in the SEVENTH game of the season if he’s hurt. This isn’t the playoffs or even the stretch run. No need to force him out there. His health is more important than any other player on the team’s health.
Also, yes they were checking cufflinks, but at one point Humphries was trying to talk to DWill and he shrugged him off to go over plays on the whiteboard with Popeye. The TV only tells a partial story.
is it just me or brooks only likes two numbers??
he always get 17 or 21 points??
21 + 17
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
I'm fine with either one for a rookie.
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by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:07 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
DWill-Brooks backcourt coming up
Could be Gaines last start this season (if both DWill and Brooks are healthy)
*Or Avery Johnson is the coach
by mfein28 on Jan 4, 2012 10:08 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Already said thats the deal
"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."
Let's hope! needs to come off bench for PG - he'l probably play 18-20 min a game.
Morrow made some shots today -need to play him a little more to see if he could build off of that.
We'll be looking back on all of this
with a smile when we’ve moved to Brooklyn and are perennial playoff contenders
by Prokhorov is my hero on Jan 4, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
i wish this will become true
Dwight will not sign with any team but the nets and he will join us in FA and we will have brook / draft pick / howard!!
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“What is this Nets?”
“Here(shows him old archived youtube video of 12-70 season)”
“Ahhhhh please get out of our country you madman. we sposed to kill you not you kill us”
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 4, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
I am impressed
If Deron was playing tonite they wouldnt have been able to double MArshon. He would have dropped 30 on the Celts.
Time to get Hump, Deron and Brooks back
Keep them healthy. Take out those Raptors. Enough of this negativity on my part:
Pros:
*Brooks
*Sheldon continues to show great hustle
Cons:
*Don’t know who is worse of Farmar v. Gaines
*Morrow’s play
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Raptors 92 Cavs 77 (a much better team than us) says all you need to know about our chances of beating the Raptors.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 4, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
LOL.
Bargnani is BEASTING right now and with Lopez out we have no way to stop him.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 4, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
!!!
Give me Kidd-Gilchrist or Anthony Davis in the Lotto…. I’m not worried about DWILL leaving… he will stay, We will retain Lopez and guess what… we’ll sign Howard… Ouch @ Orlando
Brooks did a good job passing outside of the double team, ONLY HAD ONE TURNOVER
now the rest of the team need to make the open damn shot.
Yup your not the only one
johnschuhmann: Impressed w/ MarShon Brooks. Cs are doubling him (Doc’s impressed too) & he’s recognizing it & finding the open man.
"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."
meanwhile in orlando
d12 get 28 points and 20 rebounds…
thats his second 20/20 this season
but they played Wiz .we beat them
by Aidar Berlinbayev on Jan 4, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Thank
God for that…we started the season undefeated….
by MetsNetsGiants on Jan 4, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
LoL
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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 Jan 4, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
Like Phil is coming here.
Get real.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 4, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
phil isn't the only coach to ever run the triangle
but def get real @ comparing marshon to MJ
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 4, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nets_PR Nets PR Dept.
MarShon update: X-rays negative… Sprained left ankle… Day to day
by Andres B on Jan 4, 2012 10:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Same with Hump and Deron
Woo. Maybe they’ll show
OMG
listening to Nancy Newman read the teleprompter over game highlights is brutal
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
agreed
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
my favorite is the 3 seconds of improvised banter she has with the broadcasting team during thee post-game
“okay, thanks, guys! have a great! new year’s and we’ll SEE you, next! year.”
“…-_- okay thanks Nancy”
it’s more painful than the most awkward moment in The Office, but it’s hilarious.
by sheepareevil on Jan 4, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Nets PR
Nets_PR Nets PR Dept.
MarShon update: X-rays negative… Sprained left ankle… Day to day
the whole league should be watching.... the saddest thing to me:
I begged for this guy pre-draft.
We get him… and now, he may trigger my worst fear and deepest hatred:
That the Orlando trade actually happens and I lose Brooks and Brook and Future Draft Picks
Anyone think that if Deron, MarShon and Hump all play against Toronto they might have a shot?
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
they'd win
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Derozan is going to be really good.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Marshon can guard Rasual Butler
Stevenson on Derozan
speaking of Rasual Butler
With all the one year deals the Nets hand out how come he never gets one?
He’s a small forward with a good shot.
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
we are not that bad of a team so we should have a shot if those players play
Avery needs to start the rookie
any game you have a shot
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."
by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
A shot, definitely. A win, maybe.
by Tylerguy42 on Jan 4, 2012 10:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Diaw went off on the Knicks because Antoni is the coach.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
we critized lopez so much about how soft he is and cant be a franchise player
we r second worst team in the league without him….gotta give him respect….i beilve we would be 3-4 with him
I missed the game, but some of us were joking when we said Brooks is the next to get injured
but holy moiso this team is cursed. We’ve now lost all of your starters lol.
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Missed the game
but this is just getting ridiculous. Call a priest to do a exorcism on this team lol.
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Brooks technically isn't a starter yet
stupid Avery for putting him into the starting lineup, knowing whoever starts gets hurt .
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."
by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:17 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
No Avery said he will start
"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."
Its just crazy man
we’re losing starters by the games, even though some aren’t serious injuries, this is more than a jinx or curse.
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Yeah its crazy I was just laughing lol
Never seen someones starting 5 go down like that before.
"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."
I think it happened before
My memory may be bad, but I think Jayson Williams. K-Mart, Van Horn, Kittles and Marbury were all out with injuries Byron Scott’s first year, not sure if it was all at the same time (of course Jayson never returned from his injury)
by ispartan on Jan 4, 2012 11:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
can we put Petro back in the starting lineup then?
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 Jan 4, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
MarShon Brooks
The kid showed me everything I need to see tonight. He went against a solid defensive team in the Celtics solo in the first half like a boss. It’s his 7th NBA game and first ever as a starter and completely carried the team.
Thats insane for someone taken so late in the 1st round.
Through 7 games, with limited minutes vs Wizards 6 points and Cavs 0 points, Brooks is averaging 14.1 points. Thats great, imagine how good this kid could be as 3/4th option next to Williams and Lopez. Or better still Williams, Howard and Lopez.
He would never see a double team ever. Im so optimistic about our future. Williams and Brooks could be a brilliant back court
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Jan 4, 2012 10:15 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
you got it man
big future is the big picture
Everyone please join me in celebrating
New York: 110; Charlotte: 118 at DUH MECCAH
At least we still claim to have a blueprint, they are just plain screwed for the next 5 years
by Prokhorov is my hero on Jan 4, 2012 10:16 PM EST reply actions
Dopeness said he was going to that game, so hopefully he cheered while everyone else booed.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Sad to root them down...
I just want to see us play well
by Ccrules2791 on Jan 4, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah because either of them is as good a defender as Dwight...
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
The Heat are pretty good...
ESPNStatsInfo ESPN Stats & Info
Playing without Dwyane Wade, the #Heat beat the #Pacers by 35 points; Miami is the 1st team in NBA with multiple 30-point wins this season
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
Nothing to brag about
we’ve lost many games by double digits this season, lets see teams try to brag about that.
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We have Four Williams!
FOUR!!!
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
LOL we must be proud
a few more, and we can compete against the Brady Bunch
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Dont understand why people were calling Indiana "the real deal."
Had the easiest start to a schedule in the league, until tonight, that is.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 4, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure wth is wrong with that team
but it can’t get worse for them lol.
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AND they play again there on Monday.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 4, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
^there again
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 5, 2012 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
My mind is going a thousand miles an hour.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 5, 2012 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
i really couldn't care less about the knicks and what they do
they’re not winning the championship this season and that’s all that matters. whether they lose in the conference semis or miss the playoffs entirely is irrelevant.
Alright, I don't usually like to talk about the Knicks, but this quote is gold.
@LohudKnicks D’Antoni: “Offense was good, just bad defense.”
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 Jan 4, 2012 10:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
lol thats like
yi saying “my offense and defense were good but i didnt give my 100% today”
by devinharris34 on Jan 4, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Deep analysis like that is why he gets paid millions.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
Anyone know how many picks we have this year?
The team needs a lot of help.
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
Two in the first round if Houston makes the playoffs.
MarShon Brooks has the dreaded.
"I’m anxious to see if they make the same mistake twice." - Shaq talking about the Magic.
3 total right?
And we get Bojan (Euroleague guy) next year. Our future is bright. Present—not so much
How people saying Rubio can't shoot? lol
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Me 2, I say Mayo splits
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mayo clutch?
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
guess he is
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
LOL, thought he would have clanked one
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Here in Europe in Barcelona, he was bad shooting, his numbers were very low...
And he’s really surprising me, I expected his assists to go up, because there are better shooters, finishers and athletic players in NBA , but he was really bad shooting the 3 in Europe, and in NBA the 3point line is longer but he’s shooting at high percentage, I don’t know how….
DWill all the way to the Finals!! some day, very close...
NBA is so much more wide open
plus hand-check rules, other rules work in his favor.
not surprised one bit at his success.
"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.
I'm only surprised with his shooting percentages, especially in a rookie year...
He wans’t bad shooting in Barcelona, he was very bad he really couldn’t score at all, he played so many minutes and it was a rare thing seeing him finish in double figures.
But as far as playmaker, I was really seeing those assists go way up. He’s going to average 10+ assists the rest of his career.
DWill all the way to the Finals!! some day, very close...
does conley remind anyone of harris?
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When Lopez comes back
When Lopez Marshon and Deron are on the floor we will be pretty good.
We just need Hump and Dj to rebound hustle play good D.
Marshon can avg 20pts easy.
I just can't do this anymore...
Things have gone from bad to worse. I think we are going to have a load of ping pong balls in this year’s draft lottery. AND now MarShon is going to be out for two weeks. The Celtics played hard for five minutes in the third quarter and blew us out. I think I am going to start watching some other teams. I am weak and this is too much for me to take. I am done for a while. I’ll watch again when we win, again. Bye Bye.
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
LMAO I love Paul
But we need to watch him make sure he doesn’t do anything he wold regret.
"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."
drive you crazy if you were
"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.
not another one
first lopez then humphries, then williams, and now brooks!! and james with a sore right foot?? they dropping like flies out there…
Strike the Shepherd and the Sheep will Scatter
Nets basketball Where murphys law happens
by netsyankees4life on Jan 4, 2012 10:26 PM EST reply actions
forget Dwight.. If we play this season out.. and DWill stays
we have
DWIll
MarShon
Lopez
Draft pick
4 players which could be players on an elite team. Roll the dice and get Dwight in the off season.
Our team would be more complete with Marshon+ Draft pick than Dwight
Absolutley! Draft Gilchrist, try to keep Hump and Memo.
I would consider drafting 2 SF’s – we’ve been weak there for so long. The bigs will be covered. We’ll have a stud backcourt, stud froncourt, and a SfF who can step in and start from day one.
Un-freaking-believable
To win, all Boston had to do is to double-team rookie!
DWill, Lopez, Brooks, Hump – the only NBA players we have. The rest is garbage.
other player r good
but for a contending team not for someone who is rebuilding
by devinharris34 on Jan 4, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
What's his 5 from the field?
dude is 6’10 and is a Point Forward, but his shooting is usually atrocious.
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MarShon impressed me tonight...
A rookie SG without much help went into Boston Garden and carried his team the 1st half.
People around the league are starting to take notice of this kid in only his 7th game in the NBA…
Nets might have gottten very lucky in the draft this season. Other teams have gotten lucky with late picks but never the Nets… Our luck may be slowly changing…
Hope AJ don’t screw him up…
Good night folks…
The best is yet to come…
by M I K E on Jan 4, 2012 10:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget about Ryan Anderson
Drafted 20th, and (after tonight’s game) averaging around 20/8 in just 30 minutes on crazy percentages.
by thermodynamic on Jan 4, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
Elone won the Marshon points prediction contest with 14:
http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/1/4/2681950/deron-williams-theres-a-bigger-picture#87566182
I came in second with 22.
2011-2012 season prediction: 22-44
And I'm fine with that. One of the original leaders of the "Dwight Howard, not Nono Hilario" movement.
MarShon
Marshon2 Marshon S. Brooks
More scared then hurt
1 minute ago
Marshon S. Brooks
Marshon2 Marshon S. Brooks
I’m good y’all…
James said it was the ankle not foot
Ledger_Nets: MarShon said he’ll be okay. X-rays were negative. Damion James said it was a twisted ankle, not the foot. No X-rays, he’ll be OK also.
"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."
Good news finally...
Let’s have a good starting line up next game
PG/ Deron
SG/ Brooks
SF/ James
PF/ Hump
C/ Okur
Off bench: Sheldon—not sure who else deserves it. Maybe Stevenson?
I hate on sheldon some but he plays hard
I respect that.
"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 has too
otherwise his wife gets bragging rights….even more lol
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Shelden, Stevenson, Morrow, Gaines, Shawne
Shawne and Morrow are gonna get minutes cause they need to get these guys going – it’s critical at this point. Won’t mind seeing Jordan getting 10 minutes.
What did he learn?
Marshon2 Marshon S. Brooks
I learned something tonight tho, #babysteps
Probably from playing against Pierce the little things
Was a good game for him to learn especially being double and tripled teamed a lot.
"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."
How to deal with double-team by finding open teammate?
It’s a shame nobody on this team can shoot even if their life depended on it
by Belarus4life on Jan 4, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
he learned how to pass out of a double team
"Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier, the cigars taste better. The trees are greener."
by NJ Champ on Jan 4, 2012 10:48 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Brooks is 3rd in rookie ratings
http://www.nba.com/rookie-ladder/?ls=iref:nbahpt1
also, go and vote for Brooks as biggest surprise.
His pic is on the poll
"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."
At this point I'm ready to say this team needs to forfeit a coulple games and make these
guys shoot shoot shoot until they puke because this is getting out of hand.
Morrow has never struggled like this and farmar looks like he just learned how to play ball.
that'll prolly make up for the lack of talent we have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dwill to howard -> kidd to kmart 2.0
by blguerriero1 on Jan 4, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
farmar is just awful
he’s not gonna get any better
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 4, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
and the hardest working man in all of the nba is......
Drumroll……..
Tim Walsh
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 4, 2012 10:48 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
You might be joking
But he really is a good trainer
He is
I can recall him even helping out the opposition team as well.
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Alright If Morrow is allowed to shoot all those bricks I think I deserve a 10 day contract to do the same lol
They could use a 6’4-5 lefty to change things up lol
"I love my Ducks (wait 'til you see my O)"
I will pay your contract if it means Morrow goes to the Dleague
and he takes Shawne Williams with him
Can't say I was mad. I like the D in the first half.
Brooks is exceeding my expectations. Wait till Brook Lopez plays with the Kid.
Loving the Knicks faltering. I can hear the clicking of the stove under D’Toni.
So… Anthony Davis, Barnes, or MKG?
barnes we dont need a big man lopez and howard
by netsyankees4life on Jan 4, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
depth my dude
Anthony Davis wouldn’t be my pick imo he’s too raw and skinny as a rail.
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
he was raw but not skinny just out of high school
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
If Deron is planning on leaving, I have to say Barnes
If Deron knows FOR SURE that Dwight is coming via FA, then it has to be MKG. The guy would be the perfect 3 on a team with Deron, Brooks, Lopez, and Howard. He’d bring energy, would be the defensive stoppers, and heart and wouldn’t be relied upon to score.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 4, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
That's pretty high for a team that could have a top 4 pick.
I don’t think that MKG is worth that high of a pick as of now. I’ll guess he is in the #6-10 range.With a team like that I would be looking at Barnes.
They looked good till you know,
the 3rd quarter as always.
its time to shift our focus
We should be looking to keep Deron, Marshon, Brook, and our #1 for this next draft. Trade any other combo for Cuz. Thats a good core right there. If Dwight really wants to play here he can sign as a free agent. I dont think its smart to give everything except Deron up to get him. We have some assets that are too valuable to give up especially considering we could possible land Cuz and retain those pieces. The Cousins situation arising unexpectedly changes things in my mind.
ryan anderson - 23 points and 15 rebounds
why did we trade this guy with vince for garbage??
trading RJ and VC
is all on ratner. he was dumping salary by any means necessary.
To save a few dollars, however I am pretty sure revenue took a bigger hit than what was saved. Really dumb.
by ispartan on Jan 4, 2012 11:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
41 points for the Clippers.....after the 1st quarter
Bynum played against one of the best team last night right? SMH
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I am tired of watching defenders step underneath shooters with the resulting injury. I would rule that the player stepping under must sit out until the injured player returns and his team picks up the injured players salary.
by ispartan on Jan 4, 2012 11:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lol chill bro
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
That's the Bruce Bowen moved
knocked my mans Carter out twice, and when he tried it a 3rd time, Carter got ejected when he was heading for a career night.
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bowen is a moiso
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
He really is, and his "defense" is no joke
its real easy to sprain or twist your ankle, and your basically handicap without them at 100%.
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I remember that game
Bowen moon walked down the court after.
"I define passion as extreme emotion."
When you have to shoot, shoot don't talk.
One of the most heartbreaking thing upto this date
because we still haven’t beaten the Spurs in so long.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt5jkfyjNHo
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One of my first ever Nets games in person. Was introduced to Bowen for the first time.
by OTRWaldo on Jan 4, 2012 11:46 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Brooks = favorite player on the nets
After being double teamed, I respect Kobe THAT much more, wow!!!
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 4, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Love your effort Brooks
But Kobe would be watching game film right now….not tweeting.
How do you know hes not? lol
You can tweet on your phone I’m multitasking as I type this.
"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."
No player should spend their whole day with basketball-related activity, and no player does.
by OTRWaldo on Jan 4, 2012 11:44 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
Travis Outlaw update - 6 minutes
0 pts – (0-5 shooting)
0 steals
0 blocks
2 rebounds
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Jan 4, 2012 11:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
longer if he plays decent his last year
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 Jan 4, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
That brings his FG% on the year to .241
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Jan 4, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
0 assists
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Jan 4, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
5 shots in 6 minutes
but really think he’s Kobe.
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
You go Travis!
Show the world what legal robbery means!
by Belarus4life on Jan 4, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
The amazing thing about all these injuries
is that Brook only went down 2 weeks ago tonight. 14 days, 5 starters, you can’t make this stuff up. 2 weeks ago the future was really bright. All will be OK with almost everyone back in a few games but really this is unbelievable.
Wow... it's only been two weeks
We’ve had a really bad role. And this part of our schedule through next week is one of the roughest stretches. We might be 1 – 10 but things get better from there.
Toronto and Miami (gulp) next.
Seriously
I can only see earliest possible win(s) on the horizon on Jan 14 (Utah) or Jan 18 (GS)
by Belarus4life on Jan 4, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Tor just won against Knicks and manhandled Cavs
Dare to remind me how we played against those teams?
Not happening.
by Belarus4life on Jan 4, 2012 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
what? it's only been two weeks?
time moves slow when you’re waiting for Dwight Howard
by sheepareevil on Jan 4, 2012 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
OUTLOL is STILL at it. Anyone miss him?
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
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by eLonepb on Jan 4, 2012 11:28 PM EST reply actions 24 recs
Can't stop waitching
Can’t believe he’s no longer with us. Thank you, God, so much for that!
by Belarus4life on Jan 4, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Faried likes stuffed crab
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Jan 4, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
i was thinking crab cake
cuz outlaw plays like a
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 Jan 4, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
Btw NetsDaily
How do the Nets have 2 days off? They only have Thursday off.
by ispartan on Jan 4, 2012 11:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'll tell ya what
Kyle Lowry is looking very good this year
D-WIll + D12 = NETS 2012 Champs (with lots of luck)
by corky_romano4life on Jan 4, 2012 11:30 PM EST reply actions
Damn they have T-will guarding Griffen right now lol
"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 might be the only one that can match his athleticism
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
People need to recognize, the steal of this draft came in the 20's!!!!
And his name is Marshon Brooks!!!!
Can score at will, smooth, good bbiq, will become a much better passer, and is a willing defender……those long arms will block many shots and tip many a passes!!!
I know tonight sucked, but what i saw in the first half was 16 in the 1st half, when one of the top defensive teams knew he was practically the only scoring option…..that beyond anything is ridiculously freaking impressive!!
Even though i know we are gonna lose by alot come saturday night i can’t wait to be there live and watch him go to work against the heat!!!
We got ourselves a keeper!
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 4, 2012 11:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Note to Billy King and Avery Johnson
I hope the sacrifices management is making by having everyone endure this brutal season are worth the pain and suffering.
The Nets have fielded a substandard band of second-rate novices, a grade B power forward and a pseudo superstar who have yet to gel as a team …. all in hope of landing Dwight Howard.
Fans will be forced to witness ineptitude tantamount to mayhem every time the unfortunate “lost boys” bounce blissfully onto the court. Yes, they try, but their limitations are so severe they are almost not watchable, and their best efforts are lost in floundering missteps and uncoordinated bumbleings.
So Billy King, you are not charging less for tickets as you put forth a lesser team and their unfortunate efforts.
Your “Big Picture” and “Future Plans” had better come through and be darned well worth the
magnanimous disappointments your loyal Nets fans and followers feel after a night like this. With little to which we can look forward, and less than that to cheer, we have no Red Bull Endorsements and multi-million dollar paydays.
We’re just loyal fans, with everyday dreams and desires to live and win…and from you, we get crushed.
Think about that, Mr. Billy King and Mr. Avery Johnson.
Barclay’s Center may have empty echoes…………
by Lady in Texas on Jan 4, 2012 11:36 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
"She Ain't no Lady, she's my wife"
If this wasn’t so dang eloquent, I’d be accused of having two log-on ID’s.
Wow.....awesome.....poetic.....hopefully not prophetic
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 4, 2012 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
What?
No seriously what are you on about?
You sure your a Nets fan.
D Will knows whats happening, were heading for a high lottery pick so we could be adding Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist, Barnes or Lamb and are at the front of the que in relation to sign Dwight Howard.
Were all in on Howard and every Nets fan understands this, so does D Will. Why are you so concerned about a bunch of scrubs losing?
The rest of the season is about building a good relationship between Williams and Brooks as far as im concerned. What dissapointment have we had?
I dont know about you but after Lopez went down our season ended from a playoff/competitive standpoint. We’re just waiting for Brooklyn now and Howard. The absolute worst case scenario is we will lose D Will and not sign Howard, head into Brooklyn with Brooks, Lopez, Davis/Kidd-Gilchrist another 1st round pick and tons of cap to sign players. Thats absolute worst case and if it did happen (which it won’t) I’d be completely fine with it.
We’ve got a bright future in Brooklyn and I for one cant wait.
Jump on the positive thought train its fun
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Jan 4, 2012 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
Sigh...I guess some will never get it.
btw, our season “ended” when Deron Williams brought that particular attitude in with him.
So what your saying is Draft Barnes? I agree!
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Not happy
I’m not happy watching this mess either… The only thing that gives me a little hope, Heat were terrible before their plan came to fruition and they paired LBJ & Bosh with Wade. So IF we do get DH, this miserable display of a season will be worth it to me.
MarShon or Bynum?
Our package has to be considered to be better than Orlando’s.
MarShon + Lopez + picks+ salary cap relief > (an ageing Pau) + Bynum……
I’d rather have MarShon over Bynum to be honest
Los Angeles
Our package has to be considered better than Los Angeles’
Bynum is better than Lopez and Brooks. Where else are you going to replace a 20-20 capable 7 foot center?
The only way he doesn’t go to Orlando is if LA says no, I wouldn’t blame them!
They are not swapping players.
Our package is better with they only trading Bynum.
Brook, Brooks, two lottery picks do the math, not to mention that if they want veteran players to stay competitive this package can reworked severa different ways.
Just Bynum will never make them competitive.
Well here's what I was thinking as I am watching the Clipper game
The Clippers received Chris Paul for a young potential All-Star (Gordon), expiring contract (Kaman), another young talent (Aminu) and an unprotected sure-to-be lottery pick.
Many people will argue that Chris Paul is the best point guard in the NBA and that’s what the Clippers had to sacrifice to acquire him.
So my thought process would make it seem that a Nets offer of Lopez (Gordon), Okur (Kaman), and either a combination of James, Morrow, Farmar, Petro, or hopefully not Brooks PLUS our 2012 pick would get it done.
Lakers could do Bynum + Ebanks + someone. Their pick will be garbage. Not nearly as good as a Nets’ pick in 2012.
D-WIll + D12 = NETS 2012 Champs (with lots of luck)
by corky_romano4life on Jan 4, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
If both Bynum and Gasol head to Orlando in a proposed trade. , then Dwight is likely going to say that he isn’t going to resign with them. Might as well go with prime Deron and their pieces than an aging Kobe and their pieces.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
by strange-brew on Jan 4, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
no way,,,i'd do a bynum for marshon trade in a heartbeat
i like MarShon…but Bynum i think is the 2nd best center in the league when healthy
Bynum's playing well not only helps my fantasy team but....
I think it helps us land Dwight too. No way the Magic would just do Bynum for Howard straight up, no matter how good Bynum plays. But Bynum is playing so well that I would be shocked if the Lakers gave up more talent in addition to Bynum in order to get Dwight. The Lakers have more pressing needs, like @ PG and SF, then at center. If they really want to make a trade, see if they can pry Scola and Lowry from Houston with Pau (didn’t they really want him in pre-season to pair with Nene. Next year, pair Pau with another FA big man). The better Bynum plays, the better our chances at Dwight are if you ask me.
not really
but I also just don’t see it happening at all. we have nothing good to offer since we’re saving all our chips for a Howard trade
by sheepareevil on Jan 5, 2012 12:58 AM EST up reply actions
Coming into the season i though brooks would maybe be a 10ppg player this season
But theres no doubt that he will likely be a 20ppg player this season. The kid gets it and after watching the kid play, im impressed.Brooks doesnt even look like a rookie on the offensive end. He plays so smooth. Defense, im pretty impressed with his length and i can see him being like dwade on that end of the floor blocking shots and getting steals. Still makes alot of mistakes on the d end of the floor but its only the kids 7th game. He will be really good.
L.WINTHORPE
Three words to describe this franchise.
GLUG … GLUG …GLUG.
But let’s take heart.
I’m willing to bet the Nets win an NBA Championship before the Knicks do – as long as that idiot Dolan is in charge.
I honestly don't know what to say....
For real the whole nets lineup hurt?
Rubio = ROY
Marshon will get a mention but Rubio has more hype and his team is winning.
BTW all of this "LA" has a better package is GARBAGE!
Until they say they will also offer Gasol, it is completely GARBAGE! Our package would consist of Lopez, MarShon and picks/G.Wallace(if blazers. Still want the deal) before the season before MarShon showed that he was te real deal the Lakers with out a doubt had the better package. But if Orlando wants to win NOW a starting line up of
Nelson
Richardson/Brooks
G.Wallace
Anderson
Lopez
Is better than just Bynum. That’s actually a damn good Line-up
Offer them our 1st for this year?
That would be a steal for only them.
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
But I'm not sure which picks we offered them but I believe it was 1st rounders
That Houston 1st round pick looks as if we won’t beable to use that one this year tho. Smh
Yep, but we trade them a top 5 talent for a aging Wallace?
I think the Magics would prefer the pick especially after watching the Nets and there luck this season. We better get that #1 pick, since playoffs look unlikely.
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
Just checked Magic-Wizards box score
DH12 again had a monster game and Ryan Anderson also had a great game. Why did we trade him? No VC, no CLee and no Ryan. Even when we draft a good guy, we trade him. Bad drafting and trading is the reason we are in this position.
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I have a feeling if we kept RA...
he would not be doing as well as he is with Orlando.
I’m starting to suspect that losing teams in a losing environment breed losing players…
That is true
We had a good run with Kidd and company.
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this is why...
…you can’t put it past D12 to suddenly change his mind and telling DWill around the trade deadline…“hey…i might have something good goin on over here…sorry bro.”
I don’t think this is any less probable than the Nets actually getting D12.
What you are talking about
Do you know that we traded Ryan Anderson to Magic.
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no...what i meant to convey there...
….is D12’s motivation to leave ORL was due to the bad moves the organization has made the past few years. People can talk about Big Market…bright lights…NY/LA…all they want…but if guys like Ryan Anderson continue to grow, and JRich can stay healthy…and if it’s true that D12 sincerely does still look at Orlando as a choice, then don’t be surprised if he suddenly decides to want to stay there.
We can all talk about how ORL can’t make any moves for the next couple or so years due to bad contracts and what not until we’re blue in the face. But all it takes is a new GM to fix all that the way Walsh did for the knicks within two seasons. NO contract is unmovable…Walsh proved that.
All D12 wants to see from Orlando is that they’re moving in the right direction.
I like Sheldon Williams
He is one of those guys doing the dirty work with little offense. Get rid of Petro and find another backup C.
I also don’t understand why people call Jordan Williams fat. He is in good shape though he looks lazy. In one possession, he didn’t run back to challenge Avery Bradly. He just gave up. He has to play with energy if he wants to play and earn minutes.
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avery said we couldn't score in the second half
hey avery, we scored as much in the 2nd half as in the 1st half. we couldn’t score the WHOLE game
i think he meant
that while the Celts picked it up in the second half, the Nets weren’t able to match it.
If I recall correctly,
Donnie Walsh was adamant in not including Landry Fields in the Carmelo Deal, and he’s HALF the player Brooks is. Why? Because he was Walsh’s pick, and Carmelo’s desire to play for the Knicks was the league’s worst kept secret, next to D12/Nets.
And just like Walsh coveted Fields, so does King regarding MarShon; he had him rated in the top 12 of his draft board (if anyone had seen footage of this kid in college, this shouldn’t really come as a surprise).
If D12 does come down to a trade, let’s just hope he doesn’t allow the Knicks to out-savvy us. Brooks can potentially be our Jeter, and I’m not even a Yankee fan. I just recognize greatness when I see it.
A-Mo to Minny for Anthony Randolph..?
Nets could use a live 4 more than a three point specialist in the middle of a shooting slump..
How much cap space we have in 2012 again?
I think our wish list gonna be Dwight Howard and Lamar Odom, BOOK IT
we always have cap space
and we do nothing with it. I’m not sold.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 5, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
It doesn't matter who the Nets get....
They all end up sucking when they get here……It’s just the Karma of this organization…..DHoward will turn into BLopez…….
So BLopez would turn into DH12 when he is
traded to Magic??
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What the moiso happened?
We were leading when I got on the plane. o_o
by cprash on Jan 5, 2012 10:37 AM EST via Android app reply actions
The more and more I think about it
the more and more I dont want to make a trade for Dwight before the trade deadline.
Hear me out.
I know Dwight is the best player any trade, but why trade assets for a player we might be able to get as a FA.
Look what has happened to the Knicks. Yeah the got the better player but they gutted a team that was more competitive before the trade. Yeah we are not like that Knicks team pre-trade but look at the knicks now. Three “STARS” and they are losing to very bad teams.
Now put in consideration the shorten season and how good the Heat look. Why would we trade Lopez, Brooks, 2012 pick, other picks, and expiring contracts for Dwight, who we might be able to get as a FA, and Turks terrible contract?
OR we roll the dice since we have been taking chances since last year.
1) DONT TRADE FOR DWIGHT unless ORL accepts only taking Lopez, future picks and cap space.
2) SEE WHAT DWILL DECIDES whether he wants to stay or go. Clearly he knows Dwight wants to be HERE. So maybe the decision is already made.
3) TANK THE REST OF THE YEAR – Yes I said it. only 59 games left.
DWILL, Brooks, DRAFT SF, Lopez, DWight the should be the PLAN NOW.
If Dwill doesnt like it, OH WELL. I am willing to GO ALL IN at this point.
Agree bigtime...
…Dwill, Brooks, Blo, D12, Hump, Ammo, James, Farmar>Gaines, Top Draft pick…
I hope someone is showing Dwill this scenario, who can pass it on to Howard…
wishful thinking I know.
If I can just hide, the sinner inside, and keep him denied.
How sweet life would be, if I could be free, from the sinner in me.
funny how we still talk about Dwight
the prevailing opinion outside of this blog is that the Nets are screwed and will lose Deron. No one outside of this blog believes that this will end well.
Think positive, but be wary of the homer mentality.
Our best bet to field a contender right away will be to get DH12 in the offseason. I hope that it all works out, but I have to see it before I start assuming stuff.
Dwight and Deron will be in NETS Uniform at the beginning of next season
Why? Because it makes the most sense from Deron’s and Dwight perspective. We could lose every game of this season and it will not matter. As someone stated, the NETS are a team of 1 year contracts. Deron and Dwight know if they team together, it’s a guaranteed playoff team. Add to that the available capspace and an organization willing to get players they want to play with, plus the Brooklyln market. Forget what others think, Dwight already demanded a trade to the NETS. All this losing just increases the value of our picks. Its actually the best case scenario outside of winning the championship. Right now, the NETS are showcasing their trade assets. When its all said and done, Dwight will get traded to his number 1 choice.
i think avery sucks. i understand our team isn’t great but i think another coach can get something out of these guys
by avilanets85 on Jan 5, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
People thought Doc Rivers sucked too...
I’m inclined to give him more time… not that my opinion matters
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