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Obviously, these are the worst of times at the moment for Brooklyn Nets fans. The Nets are coming off a loss to the Sacramento Kings, a team that is still in search of its identity, much like the Nets. Yes, there has been an emphasis on defense, but we're not really seeing the results of that. It's much like when Brook Lopez contested two DeMarcus Cousins shots from the perimeter in the first quarter that went in despite an obvious hand in DMC's face and Cousins shooting off-balance. Sigh.
However, the reaction to last night's infuriating, demoralizing and visceral loss had many fans doing more than sighing - they were ticked. And, Twitter was the soundboard for it. Myself, I was just dumbfounded and a bit more moderate in feeling.
I can't believe I have Kings fans making fun of me. KINGS FANS!!! Still too early to hit the panic button. Savor it. Let's talk in April.
— DV (@dv140) November 14, 2013
However, there were more extreme feelings about the loss:
All u fake nets fans come talk to me in a month when our chemistry is there , that's when you will be "Fans" again #LetsGoNets
— Zac Cullen (@ZCullen8) November 14, 2013
Still Sticking With This #Nets Team Once A Fan Always A Fan #FanSinceDay1 #LetsGoNets #HelloBrooklyn #NBA
— J-Rod (@FromBK2MIA) November 14, 2013
#FIREKIDD REHIRE AVERY AND PJ!!!
— Avery Johnson (@ItsCoachAvery) November 14, 2013
— Sean Cote (@Smallmetsfan123) November 10, 2013
People starting a #firekidd already?... Really?... What great fans..
— Eric Preston (@P_Townnn) November 14, 2013
Going to sit in the shower so that my tears from this Nets loss cannot be seen.
— Tyler Hernandez (@YoItsTizzy) November 14, 2013
@MikeKing00 the jokes on us
— mastermiah (@universalBDB) November 14, 2013
@so_flo38 lol I know right. Just embarrassing
— Tarence (@Tarenceg29) November 14, 2013
I survived 12-70 #NetsNation
— Zack Patton (@ThatKidPatton) November 14, 2013
@_ShaunLim Indiana was playing around .500 until the All-Star break last season? HATERS GONNA HATE. #IRRATIONALFANDOM
— Ven Dionisio (@VenDionisio) November 14, 2013
we are 2-6 tied for worst record in the east with wizards only worse team is 1-8 Utah. That’s where we are right now.
— Sung Choi (@schoi21) November 14, 2013
This is embarrassing ....
— Brooklyn Brigade's (@mgbushwick1) November 14, 2013
I hope Billy King, pays for this, for hiring us an inexperienced coach, for a talented team like this Smh→_→
— мιѕѕ zσє (@_ZoeyCastellano) November 14, 2013
This is what death feels like farewell twitter
— Alex Bresler (@abresler) November 14, 2013
@eLonePB you and me both. And the Suns will come out on fire (pun intended) as well. Could be a long night in Phoenix.
— Smoove_E (@KSmoove81) November 14, 2013
But, in the end, let's follow this piece of advice...
Stay together #NetsNation
— ED (@NbaTalk8) November 14, 2013