7 months ago Article 407 comments

Defense and speed (?) big issues as Nets prepare for Thursday opener

With a handful of practices left, some of which could get canceled if Hurricane Sandy strikes New York, the Nets have a number of issues still unresolved, most significantly their interior defense. And some NBA analysts think you should add team speed to that list, too.

7 months ago Article 1680 comments

Brooklyn Nets fall to New York Knicks in preseason finale

The Nets' preseason came to a close with a disappointing loss to the Knicks at Nassau Coliseum. The teams will meet for real eight days later in Brooklyn.

7 months ago Article 1211 comments

4th Quarter Game Thread: New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets

Continue to discuss Wednesday's game here.

7 months ago Article 466 comments

2nd Half Game Thread: New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets

Continue to discuss Wednesday's game here.

7 months ago Article 472 comments

2nd Quarter Game Thread: New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets

Continue to discuss Wednesday's game here.

7 months ago GameThread 463 comments

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m.

Discuss the final game of the preseason here.

7 months ago Article 66 comments

Raymond Felton is no fan of Brooklyn Nets' trash-talking (if that's what it is)

Raymond Felton apparently thinks the Nets are talking trash and he says that he won't respond. Instead, he tells fans to "tune in for the first game." He will be letting his play do the talking, forgetting that "extra blabbing" he's apparently accusing the Nets of.

7 months ago Article 476 comments

More than a prelude, Wednesday is a test of Brooklyn Nets confidence

Whatever bragging rights can be won Wednesday night have a shelf life of eight days. The preseason finale is but a preliminary to next Thursday's big ticket at Barclays Center. Still, tension is building for the first NBA game between two New York teams since February 1977. That game took place at Nassau Coliseum. So does this one.

7 months ago Article 397 comments

It's not the Battle of Brooklyn, but pre-season finale offers first for Nets, Knicks

It's the last preseason game for the Nets and Knicks, one week before they square off on Opening Night in Brooklyn. It's being downplayed publicly but the coaches are already engaged in gamesmanship on the starting lineup and how many minutes starters will play.