2013 Nets Playoffs
The 2013 Brooklyn Nets NBA Playoffs group.
Paul Pierce hasn't lost his shooter's edge
Ben Couch uses the NBA's shot charts to assess just how well Paul Pierce shot last year and for him, there's little doubt, there's a lot of "The Truth" in packaging.
Mozgov: If Brooklyn wants me, it can happen
If there's any place where the Nets seem set, it's center/power forward, where the Nets have four bigs. So this sounds like a long shot at best, but Timofey Mozgov tells Izvestia, the Russian newspaper, that he'd be happy to play in Brooklyn.
Did Nets underachieve? overachieve?
Dave D'Alessandro examines whether the Nets and Knicks overachieved or underachieved. And Dave D relied on three expert witnesses in Jeff Van Gundy, Mike Fratello and Hubie Brown, three ex-coaches with more than 1,500 NBA wins among them.
Barkley says Nets "soft as tissue paper"
In talking to Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco about Miami's inability to deal with big men and his predictions for the NBA's final four, Charles Barkley expressed regret that he had projected the Nets as an Eastern Conference finalist this year.
MoMo Jones latest local to get draft look
It should come as no surprise that the Nets and other NBA teams give local products a chance at Draft Time. Josh Newman reports Harlem native and Iona product Lamont "MoMo" Jones, a 6'0" combo guard, will be included in individual workout June 20.
Nets dominated in Indy ... where Knicks struggle
The Knicks go into Game 6 vs. the Pacers Saturday night down 3-2. And, writes Tim Bontemps, they have yet to figure out Indiana. Bontemps offers a summary of how the Nets beat the Pacers so handily, particularly at Bankers Life Field House.
Video: Nets Fall to Bulls In 7 Games
It was a tough way to end the season as the Brooklyn Nets fell to the Chicago Bulls at home in seven games. Now, what's next for Brooklyn? It starts with a head coaching search, that's for sure.
Noah, Bulls Too Much as Nets Lose Game 7
It was a nice second half effort, but making a 17-point lead disappear in 24 minutes is nearly impossible. Nets season ends as the Bulls beat them in Game 7, 99-93.
2nd Half Game Thread: Bulls @ Nets
Can these guys play their best half of basketball when it counts? Let's find out!
2nd Quarter Game Thread: Bulls @ Nets
Kris Humphries!
Game Thread: Game 7 - Bulls @ Nets, 8:00 p.m.
This is it! Game 7 of the first round playoffs series between the Brooklyn Nets and the Chicago Bulls. Winner goes on to advance and play the Miami Heat.
"Dispassionate?" "Soft?" Your Brooklyn Nets?
It's the latest criticism of the Nets, that they aren't emotional enough to win. Marv Albert criticized them during Game 6 for their "sense of urgency" and Charles Barkley said, they "don’t play with a lot of passion ... they just play on talent."
Schuhmann: Game 7 a "referendum" on all things Net
John Schuhmann doesn't delve much into deep stats, his specialty, but instead takes an analytical look at how the Nets positives and negatives will be examined in the harsh light of a Game 7.
Hello Brooklyn: Nets Force a Game 7
It wasn't easy -- or as easy as it should have been -- but the Nets were able to pull off Game 6 on the road and force a Game 7. Both teams were banged up, but the Bulls were without a few of their key players. Still, nothing is easy in Chicago.
4th Quarter Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
It all comes down to this quarter. Are the Nets up to the challenge?
2nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
The Nets' depth is showing up as a big advantage against the tough but undermanned Bulls.
2nd Quarter Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
Defense is still on the bus.
Game Thread: Game 6 - Nets @ Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
It's win or go home for the Brooklyn Nets who are in Chicago to take on the Bulls in Game 6. The Bulls lead the series 3-2.
Video: Lopez, Williams Lead Nets Past Bulls
Dexter Henry and Tom Lorenzo of NetsDaily were on hand as Brook Lopez and Deron Williams led the Nets past the Bulls, 110-91, to win Game 5 at home. Up next, Game 6 in Chicago.
Nats Take Game 5, Top Bulls 110-91
In a must-win Game 5, the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls, 110-91. Now, they move on to Chicago where they Nets once again need to win in order to extend their season.
2nd Half Game Thread: Bulls @ Nets
At the half, the Nets lead the Bulls, 52-44.
Game Thread: Game 5 - Bulls @ Nets, 7:00 p.m.
It's win or "go home" time for the Nets, as they're down 3-1 in their 7-game series to the Bulls.
Bulls, Robinson Defeat the Nets; Take 3-1 Lead
The Nets let Nate Robinson and the Chicago Bulls get back into this game late in the fourth, and after three overtimes lost to the Bulls, 142-134. They now trail 3-1 in the series.
4th Quarter Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
The Nets' season is on the line in this pivotal 4th quarter.
2nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
The Nets end the half on an 8-0 run thanks to some smart play by Andray Blatche.
2nd Quarter Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
Brook Lopez and Jimmy Butler battled it out in the 1st quarter.
Game Thread: Game 4 - Nets @ Bulls, 2:00 p.m.
The Nets are in a must-win situation in Chicago, where they need to beat the Bulls on the road in order to even the series at 2-2.
4th Quarter Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
The Nets are down 13 in a low-scoring tilt.
2nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
The Nets shoot 9-40 but are somehow still in the game.
2nd Quarter Game Thread: Nets @ Bulls
The Nets go ice cold and give up the early lead.
Breakdown: Joakim Noah's Game Two Impact
Coach Nick of BBALLBREAKDOWN took the time to breakdown Joakim Noah's performance against the Nets in Game Two.
Nate Robinson: "I don't like C.J. Watson"
Nate Robinson says that he doesn't like C.J. Watson and acknowledges that Watson doesn't very much care for him. According to Robinson, he is using his hatred for Watson as motivation to play better against the Nets in this first round series.