Random Notes from a Seaside Game

It wasn't your typical NBA pre-season game. It wasn't played at an NBA arena, wasn't televised. It was, however, historic, the first Brooklyn Nets game ever, the debut of the team's road uniform. (For the record, Joe Johnson was the first Net to lose the warm-ups and give us a look at the sleek black.) We recount some of what else we saw in Atlantic City. It was all good.

Brooklyn Nets defeat Philadelphia 76ers in overtime to open preseason

In their first game with the name "Brooklyn" on their chests, the Nets came out strong and held on to beat the Sixers in overtime, 108-105, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

4th Quarter Game Thread: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers

Continue to discuss the game here.

2nd Half Game Thread: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers

Continue to discuss the game here.

2nd Quarter Game Thread: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers

Continue to discuss the game here.

Game Thread: Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers, 7 p.m.

Discuss the first game of the preseason here.

Brooklyn Nets starters to play 18 to 24 minutes vs. Philadephia 76ers

Saturday night, the Nets will take the floor for the first time as the Brooklyn Nets. It won't be televised, but a lrage contingent of fans promise to show up in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall for the 7 p.m. start. The Nets hope to see their starters play 18 to 24 minutes.

Brooklyn Nets open preseason against Philadelphia 76ers ... in Atlantic City