NetsDaily - Game 22: Detroit Pistons @ Brooklyn NetsThe most comprehensive source for news about the Brooklyn Nets.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50989/nd-fav.png2012-12-15T08:54:36-05:00http://www.netsdaily.com/rss/stream/35314472012-12-15T08:54:36-05:002012-12-15T08:54:36-05:00For Crash, Another Day at the Office
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<p>For the Nets, finally a player who leaves it all on the floor</p> <p>Late in the game Friday night, someone upfront texted us that <span>Gerald Wallace</span> is "worth every penny and the #6 pick." You won't get any argument here. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> haven't had such an emotional leader since <span>Kenyon Martin</span> left.</p>
<p>It wasn't just his extraordinary stats, a season high 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting (including 3-of-6 from downtown), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocked shots in FIFTY minutes vs. Detroit. Nor his<a target="_blank" href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/video-blockmaster-gerald-wallace-swats-3-dunks-in-one-game/"> THREE blocks on DUNKS</a> Saturday night. It was all about what Greg Anthony said was behind Billy King's decision to trade for him last March, his "impact on the collective." He makes everyone want to play hard.</p>
<p>"We needed to win this, confidence-wise, momentum-wise, and just for the spirit of the team," Wallace said after the Pistons game. And he did everything he could to ensure it, leaving only one thing for <span>Joe Johnson</span> to finish up. He banged, he crashed, he fell, he rose, he finished.</p>
<p>"He’s our energy, our life," said <span class="inline_link"><span>Deron Williams</span></span>. "We had a lot of mistakes out there and he kind of covered up for them... He does everything for us."</p>
<p>"I’m (not ever) concerned," Wallace said of his style. "That’s part of the game, I already know that... I don’t think, I can’t play thinking. Whatever happens happens. I’ll worry about it tomorrow."</p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/wallace-a-game-changer-for-franchise-that-needs-one-video">Wallace a game-changer for franchise that needs one (Video)</a> - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/stackhouse-misses-pistons-game-sore-knee-article-1.1220803">Gerald Wallace bounces back for Nets with double-double</a> - Kristie Ackert - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/columns/gerald-wallace-lives-up-to-crash-moniker-in-nets-victory/" target="_blank">Gerald Wallace Lives Up To ‘Crash’ Moniker In Nets Win Over Pistons</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/15/3769582/gerald-wallace-of-brooklyn-nets-earning-his-nickname-crashNet Income2012-12-15T01:42:56-05:002012-12-15T01:42:56-05:00Barclays Becoming a Hit with Visiting Players
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<p>Visiting players continue to be blown away by Barclays</p> <p>This wasn't <span>Lawrence Frank's</span> first visit to Barclays Center. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> invited him and other former coaches to the first Jay-Z concert but he, his players and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Pistons</a> long-time GM Joe Dumars were all amazed at what they saw, from the exterior to the visitors locker room. Like a lot of others who've already visited, the first surprise was the turntable elevators that take team buses from the street to the event level where the visitors locker room can be found.</p>
<p>"If you went to Disney's Tower of Terror, this is the slow version of it," Frank joked. "The bus on the elevator is amazing," said <span>Charlie Villanueva</span>, a New York native. "A billion dollars, that's what it was?" When told he was correct, he said: "This is what a billion dollars look like."</p>
<p>Everyone agreed, as have other teams, that the visitors locker room is particularly spacious and well-appointed, which lets visiting players know the team is not scrimping ... on anything. "So many arenas you go to, it's so tight in there," Dumars said. "You have 15 guys, five or six coaches, two or three front-office people and it's a 13-by-15 room. What they've done here is created a lot of space in the back areas for guys to get around."</p>
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<a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20121215/SPORTS03/312150041/detroit-pistons-brooklyn-nets-barclay-center?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CSports%7Cs" target="_blank">Pistons players amazed at Brooklyn's Barclays Center</a> - Rod Beard - Detroit News<br>
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<a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121215/SPORTS0102/212150369/Brooklyn-Nets-new-home-makes-impression-Pistons-players?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CSports%7Cp" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets' new home makes impression on Pistons players</a> - Vince Ellis - Detroit Free Press</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/15/3769260/detroit-pistons-players-coach-and-gm-all-amazed-at-barclays-centerNet Income2012-12-14T22:58:32-05:002012-12-14T22:58:32-05:00Final: Johnson, Nets beat Pistons at the buzzer
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<p>On to Chicago...</p> <p>With Jerry Seinfeld watching from Jay-Z's seats, <span>Joe Johnson</span> let fly a buzzer-beater at the end of double-overtime to give the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> their second straight win, a 107-105 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Pistons</a> at Barclays Center on Friday.</p>
<p>The Nets led by as many as 17-points in the second quarter, winning the period 36-22. But the Pistons turned the game around with a 30-14 third. Though the Nets took a couple of brief leads in the fourth, they continued to struggle offensively and a 7-0 Detroit run put the visitors up six with 1:32 left in the game.</p>
<p>The Nets came back though and <span>Gerald Wallace</span> tipped in a Johnson miss to tie the game at 90 with 21 seconds left. <span>Brandon Knight</span> and <span>Deron Williams</span> each missed potential game-winning jumpers, sending the game to overtime.</p>
<p>In the first OT, another huge offensive rebound by Wallace allowed Johnson to tie the game with a runner with 19 seconds to go, and <span>Rodney Stuckey's</span> game-winner on the other end was long.</p>
<p>The Nets missed their first six shots of the second overtime, but they fell behind only three, and drives by Wallace and Johnson put them up 104-103 with 26 seconds left. <span>Reggie Evans</span> then fouled <span>Greg Monroe</span>, but Monroe missed both free throws. After Johnson split a pair with 10 seconds to go, <span>Kyle Singler</span> put back a Knight miss to tie the game back up with 5.8 seconds on the clock.</p>
<p>The Nets then got the ball to Johnson, who stroked a 22-foot, step-back jumper over <span>Tayshaun Prince</span> at the buzzer. Johnson said he knew it was going in from the time it left his fingers. "That’s why I kind of faded back and my trot was kind of swagged out," Johnson said. For the crowd, it was an <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdiON4_mE5M">exhilarating moment</a> and a relief.</p>
<p>The Nets shot 45 percent and committed just 11 turnovers, five by Williams. Johnson led all scorers with 28 points on 12-for-22 shooting. Wallace finished with a season-high 25 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Williams added 17 points and six assists, while <span>Andray Blatche</span> added 16 points before fouling out in overtime.</p>
<p><span>Brook Lopez</span> played 24 minutes in his return to action, showing some signs of rust as he scored nine points on 4-for-10 shooting.</p>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/games/20121214/DETBKN/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore">Boxscore</a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/nets/2012/12/14/0021200328-det-bkn-recap.nba/index.html" target="_blank">Game Highlights: Pistons vs. Nets (Video)</a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/channels/top_plays/2012/12/14/201212114-play-of-the-day.nba" target="_blank">Play of the Day - Joe Johnson's Buzzer Beater (Video)</a> - NBA.com</li>
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd7p7Fyos-c&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Phantom Camera: Joe Johnson's Game-Winner! (Video)</a> - NBA.com<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/12/15/20121214-joe-johnson-arena.nba/index.html">Arena Link: Joe Johnson (Video)</a> - Rick Kamla & Rick Fox - NBA TV</li>
<li> <a href="http://allball.blogs.nba.com/2012/12/15/horry-scale-joe-johnson-sinks-pistons/" target="_blank">Horry Scale: Joe Johnson Sinks Pistons</a> - Zettler Clay IV - NBA.com<br>
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<li> <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2012121417" target="_blank">Nets beat Pistons in 2 OTs on Johnson's jumper</a> - Brian Mahoney - AP</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25527941" target="_blank">Johnson discusses his game-winning shot over Pistons (Video)</a> - Sarah Kustok - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25527951" target="_blank">Avery discusses exciting win over the Pistons (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25527961" target="_blank">Blatche discusses overtime win over the Pistons (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25527957" target="_blank">Lopez discusses tonight's win over the Pistons (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/15/sports/basketball/joe-johnson-rescues-ragged-nets-by-beating-buzzer-and-pistons.html?_r=0" target="_blank">Joe Johnson Rescues Ragged Nets by Beating Buzzer and Pistons</a> - Zach Schonbrun - New York Times</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-top-pistons-johnson-game-winner-2ot-article-1.1220753">Nets top Pistons on Johnson's game-winner in 2OT</a> - Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/stackhouse-misses-pistons-game-sore-knee-article-1.1220803" target="_blank">Gerald Wallace bounces back for Nets with double-double</a> - Kristie Ackert - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/way_to_joe_NA4t3BpHezgzXvMUBKb2DJ" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets defeat Detroit Pistons in double-overtime, 107-105</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/stack_out_with_bum_knee_p2GccFeRKs3lVT1wwe3GMN" target="_blank">Jerry Stackhouse of Brooklyn Nets sidelined with sore right knee</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/footing_the_bill_NsoMKi9qNdDok8tWNvBCEO?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Nets&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Nets sparked by Lopez return</a> - Fred Kerber - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/frank_finally_coaches_in_brooklyn_ZQDeYajBYuMgGdstiT3f5M?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Nets&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Frank finally coaches in Brooklyn — with Pistons</a> - Fred Kerber - New York Post<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/7206/rapid-reaction-nets-107-pistons-105-2ot">Rapid Reaction: Nets 107, Pistons 105 (2OT)</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/7212/iso-joe-regains-swagger-with-game-winner" target="_blank">Iso Joe delivers first game-winner</a> - - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/nets/rapid-recap-nets-107-pistons-105-2ot/" target="_blank">Rapid Recap: Nets 107, Pistons 105 (2OT)</a> - Jim Mancari - SNY</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/columns/jerry-stackhouse-discusses-his-injury-and-andray-blatches-play/" target="_blank">Jerry Stackhouse Discusses His Injury and Andray Blatche’s Play</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/wallace-a-game-changer-for-franchise-that-needs-one-video">Wallace a game-changer for franchise that needs one (Video)</a> - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner<br>
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<li> <a href="http://brooklynfans.com/2012/12/nets-3-ot/" target="_blank">Nets get Lopez back, and Joe Johnson’s the 2-OT hero</a> - Jason Schrott - Brooklyn Fans<br>
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<li> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324481204578180190248905924.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank">Score Sheet: Nets' Johnson Wins It At the Buzzer in 2nd OT</a> - Scott Cacciola - Wall Street Journal<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/21402880/video-joe-johnsons-gamewinner-in-nets-win-over-the-pistons" target="_blank">Video: Joe Johnson's game-winner in Nets' win over the Pistons (Video)</a> - Zach Harper - CBS Sports</li>
<li> <a href="http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/video-joe-johnson-hits-game-winner-in-double-overtime/" target="_blank">Video: Joe Johnson hits game-winner in double overtime</a> - D.J. Foster - NBC Sports<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121214/SPORTS0102/212140478/Pistons-squander-leads-lose-Nets-double-OT?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CSports" target="_blank">Pistons squander leads; lose to Nets in double-OT</a> - Rod Beard - Detroit News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20121214/SPORTS03/121214083/detroit-pistons-brooklyn-nets-recap?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CSports" target="_blank">Brooklyn 107, Detroit 105 (2OT): Joe Johnson's buzzer-beater thwarts Pistons</a> - Vince Ellis - Detroit Free Press<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2012/12/detroit_pistons_cant_close_out.html" target="_blank">Detroit Pistons can't close out -- again -- in double-OT loss to Brooklyn Nets</a> - David Mayo - MLive<br>
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<li><a href="http://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Bad Boys</a></li>
<li> <a href="http://www.tiqiq.com/nba/brooklyn-nets-tickets?pubid=1011026" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets Tickets</a> - TiqIQ</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/14/3768794/nets-vs-pistons-score-2012NetsDaily2012-12-14T20:41:11-05:002012-12-14T20:41:11-05:002nd Half Game Thread: Pistons @ Nets
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<p>The Nets outscored the Pistons 36-22 in the second quarter and have a 12-point lead at the break.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> 59, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Pistons</a> 47 at the half.</p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20121214/DETBKN/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore" target="_blank">Boxscore</a> - NBA.com</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/14/3767880/2nd-half-game-thread-detroit-pistons-brooklyn-netsNetsDaily2012-12-14T19:00:12-05:002012-12-14T19:00:12-05:00Game Thread: Pistons @ Nets, 7:30 p.m.
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<p>The return of Lopez.</p> <p><strong>TV:</strong> YES<br> <strong>Radio:</strong> WFAN</p>
<p>Catch up on the <a href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pistons</a> at <a href="http://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Bad Boys</a>.</p>
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<table cellspacing="5" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="5"><tbody> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3">Game 22</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/527754/det_current.gif"></center></td> <th align="center" width="20">@</th> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1534589/bkn_2nd.gif"></center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>7-17<br>2-11 on the road</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>12-9<br>7-5 at home</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Dec. 14, 2012</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Barclays Center</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>7:30 p.m. ET</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>TV: YES. Radio: WFAN</strong></td></tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Probable Starters</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Brandon Knight</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PG</th> <td width="240"><span>Deron Williams</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Kyle Singler</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>Joe Johnson</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Tayshaun Prince</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td width="240"><span>Gerald Wallace</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Jason Maxiell</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td width="240"><span>Reggie Evans</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Greg Monroe</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">C</th> <td width="240"><span>Brook Lopez</span></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong><a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/teamstats/" target="_blank">2012-13 Advanced Stats</a></strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">94.0 (22)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">90.9 (29)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">100.3 (19)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">104.2 (8)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">103.6 (19)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">103.6 (19)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/14/3767426/game-thread-detroit-pistons-brooklyn-nets-7-30-p-mNetsDaily2012-12-14T11:28:12-05:002012-12-14T11:28:12-05:00Lopez Back Either Friday or Saturday
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<p>Brook is back, but which night remains the question.</p> <p><span>Brook Lopez</span> is listed as probable for Friday's game vs. the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Pistons</a>, but if he does play he will be held out Saturday vs. the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a>. That's the word out of shootaround Friday morning.</p>
<p>As Rod Boone tweeted, "Avery (Johnson) basically said Brook won't be playing in both of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Nets&src=hash" class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr"><s>#</s><b>Nets</b></a> upcoming back-to-backs. So he either goes tonight or tomorrow." Lopez told beat writers he is itching to get back out there, and felt good about getting to run some 3-on-3 at Thursday's practice.He will play limited minutes.</p>
<p>In addition, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> announced that <span>Jerry Stackhouse</span> won't play in either of the team's weekend games, out wth a sore knee. That would seem to open up more minutes for <span>MarShon Brooks</span> and <span>Keith Bogans</span>.</p>
<p><i>Based on tweets from <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/BrooklynNets">Brooklyn Nets,</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Joshua_Newman" target="_blank">Josh Newman</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MazzESPN" target="_blank">Mike Mazzeo</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps" target="_blank">Tim Bontemps</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/rodboone" target="_blank">Rod Boone</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/uuords" target="_blank">Devin Kharpertian</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NYDNInterNets" target="_blank">Stefan Bondy.</a></i></p>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/all-nets-1.3784506/brook-probable-for-nets-tilt-with-pistons-1.4332872">Brook probable for Nets' tilt with Pistons</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/nets/lopez-listed-as-probable-against-pistons-return-imminent/" target="_blank">Lopez Listed As Probable Against Pistons, Return Imminent</a> - Josh Newman - SNY</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/7192/lopez-probable-for-tonights-game-stack-out?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Lopez probable for Nets tonight; Stack out</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/30716/lawrence-frank-talks-jason-kidd-barclays">Lawrence Frank talks Jason Kidd, Barclays</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/14/lopez-hopes-to-play-friday-night/?smid=tw-share">Lopez Hopes to Play Friday Night</a> - Zach Schonbrun - New York Times</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/nets/news/nets-vs-pistons-game-22">Nets vs. Pistons - Game 22 (Video)</a> - Ben Couch - Brooklyn Nets</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/pistons/node/66052">‘Bittersweet’ Return</a> - Keith Langlois - Detroit Pistons<br>
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<p>Is it Brook Lopez or Andray Blatche in the middle Friday?</p> <p>The Nets will try to extend their winning streak Friday when the Pistons, led by <span>Lawrence Frank</span>, make their first appearance at Barclays Center. But the big question is the availability of <span>Brook Lopez</span> for the first time in seven games. David Aldridge <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/279230559299964929" target="_blank">tweeted</a> Thursday afternoon that "Nets expect to have Brook Lopez (foot sprain) back either Friday against Detroit or Saturday in Chicago. Has practiced without pain." Lopez may be physically ready but still not mentally ready to test his foot.</p>
<p>The Pistons are in their second year of rebuilding under Frank. By the looks of it, the rebuilding is showing promise but is still a ways away from producing a playoff run. They're 7-17 overall, and a miserable 2-11 on the road. There are a number of positives: <span>Greg Monroe</span> and <span>Brandon Knight</span>, 22 and 21 respectively, are their leading scorers and <span>Andre Drummond</span>, all 6'10" and 270 pounds of him, is 19 and showing signs of extraordinary potential. <span>Kyle Singler</span>, who sat out last year in Europe, is proving he can play in the NBA, becoming a solid bench presence. He's 24.</p>
<p>Overall, they don't shoot that well, although they do get to the line, sixth in the NBA. Defensively, they're fair to middling, but bad at giving up points in the paint, giving up 43 a game, 27th in the league. But they're also a top 10 team in paint scoring, also at 43 per game. They're good at building leads, bad at keeping them. The Pistons have held a double-digit lead in eight of their 17 losses. About what you'd expect from a young club.</p>
<p>Frank, a New Jersey native, called the Nets move to Brooklyn "bittersweet." "You hate to see your state lose a team," Frank said. "Yet at the same time, I do know all the equity that they put into it. I'm happy for them." Frank was a Nets guest at the first Jay-Z concert, opening night of the arena.</p>
<p>For the Nets, there are some who are suggesting that it's time for <span>Deron Williams</span> to take some time off. No indication whatsover that's going to happen, not with him saying, in somewhat of a hyperbole, that he hasn't played a dominant game all year.</p>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/nets.pdf">Brooklyn Nets Game Notes</a> - <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Brooklyn Nets</a> </li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/pistons.pdf">Detroit Pistons Game Notes</a> - <a href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Pistons</a> </li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/games/20121214/DETBKN/gameinfo.html">Pistons at Nets - December 14, 2012</a> - Jeff Mezydlo - STATS<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/no-date-for-return-of-nets-injured-lopez-1.4326686">No date for return of Nets' injured Lopez</a> - Steve Zipay - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/c-j-watson-was-anything-but-quiet-against-raptors-1.4331037" target="_blank">C.J. Watson was anything but quiet against Raptors</a> - Steve Zipay - Newsday</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/lopez-nets-find-footing-article-1.1219991?localLinksEnabled=false">With or without Brook Lopez, Nets must find winning ways without center</a> - Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/gives_nets_shot_in_the_arm_KQxgyTBUwVWoDDpe5g47UO" target="_blank">C.J. gives Nets shot in the arm</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/12/13/lichtenstein-is-it-time-for-the-nets-give-d-will-a-game-off/">Is It Time For The Nets Give D-Will A Game Off?</a> - Steve Lichtenstein - WFAN</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/sports/2012/12/6857347/can-we-give-deron-williams-break-please">Can we give Deron Williams a break, please?</a> - Howard Megdal - Capital New York</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://snynets.com/columns/why-nets-have-struggled-immensely-without-brook-lopez/#more-3704">Why Nets Have Struggled Immensely Without Brook Lopez</a> - Jim Mancari - SNY</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121214&content_id=40644796&oid=36318" target="_blank">Nets 'First Quarter': A 21-game analysis</a> - Lou DiPietro - YES Network<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.hoopsworld.com/relentless-reggie-evans-helps-nets-rebound/" target="_blank">Relentless Reggie Evans Helps Nets Rebound</a> - Stephen Brotherson - HoopsWorld</li>
<li> <a href="http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2012/12/14/brooklyn-nets-try-to-hang-out-without-brook-lopez/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets Try to Hang On Without Brook Lopez</a> - Adry Torres - FOX Sports<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20121214/SPORTS03/312140099/detroit-pistons-lawrence-frank-brooklyn-nets?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CSports" target="_blank">Pistons' Lawrence Frank: Nets' move to Brooklyn 'bittersweet'</a> - George Sipple - Detroit Free Press<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121213/SPORTS0102/212130393/1127/sports0102/Holding-leads-Pistons-biggest-problem" target="_blank">Holding leads is Pistons' biggest problem</a> - Vincent Goodwill - Detroit News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121214/SPORTS0102/212140382/1127/sports0102/Pistons-rookies-Kim-English-Khris-Middleton-will-play-3-games-D-League-Ft-Wayne" target="_blank">Pistons rookies Kim English, Khris Middleton will play 3 games for D-League Ft. Wayne</a> - Vincent Goodwill - Detroit News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.tiqiq.com/nba/brooklyn-nets-tickets?pubid=1011026" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets Tickets</a> - TiqIQ</li>
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