NetsDaily - Game 32: Brooklyn Nets @ Oklahoma City ThunderThe most comprehensive source for news about the Brooklyn Nets.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50989/nd-fav.png2013-01-03T15:59:36-05:00http://www.netsdaily.com/rss/stream/35901632013-01-03T15:59:36-05:002013-01-03T15:59:36-05:00P.J. - Focus Will Be on Offense
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<p>In interviews with Mike Francesca and Michael Kay, P.J. Carlesimo said that while he is "not changing much" from Avery Johnson's playbook, there are a number things that he and the coaching staff plan to do to improve the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> offense, specifically some changes to the rotation, including getting a sense of when to substitute for the team's three offensive threats, Deron Wiliams, <span>Joe Johnson</span> and <span>Brook Lopez</span>.</p>
<p>"It's a good problem but it's going to take us a little while," Carlesimo told Francesa. He noted the team will have a couple of practices next week to focus on things. "We're still trying to figure out rotations ... not sure how to break it up ... looking at a lot of different combinations."</p>
<p>"We're still a work in progress," he told Kay later Wednesday. "We got three options we're trying to figure out" how best to use them.</p>
<p>While Carlesimo said the Nets couldn't play much better than they did last night, the win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a> in OKC showed what the team is capable of. He emphasized to Francesa that the Nets can go a lot bigger if they want because they have four solid bigs in Lopez, <span>Kris Humphries</span>, <span>Andray Blatche</span> (who Francesa pronounced "BLAY-ch") and <span>Reggie Evans</span>. In somewhat of a surprise, the Nets coach also volunteered to Francesa that he hopes to work <span>Mirza Teletovic</span> into the mix.</p>
<p>"We still have to get him going him," said Carlesimo of the player his predecessor had given up on. "We need to establish his three point shooting."</p>
<p>Beyond that, Carlesimo said he is not worried about sub-par numbers from Williams and Johnson, telling both that he thinks there has been an "over analysis." He admitted to Francesa that while Williams is "beat right now," his game will come around as they stretch his minutes. He told Kay, "If we are sort this thing out and get the offensive the way it should be, I think his (Williams) numbers will come. but he is happy distributing the ball. he really is."</p>
<p>As for Mikhail Prokhorov, Carlesimo called him "the perfect NBA owner" despite his quick trigger with Johnson. He said he "knows the game well," and is not into "day to day meddling" while at the same time wanting to win and backing up that desire with resources. He noted that he had a good meeting with Prokhorov, Billy King and Dmitry Razumov, Prokhorov's No. 2, about the team last week. Bottom line, he said, is that he is in a "no-excuse situation."</p>
<p>He called the firing of Johnson "terrible" and "horrible," telling Kay, "I was not optimistic that I would get another chance to be a head coach in the league but I felt if it did happen, it would be because we had a lot of success in Brooklyn."</p>
<p>And if Prokhorov has his mind set on Jackson, Carlesimo told Kay, "None of that is anything I can control," explaining, "If they had given me a five year contract the day I took over, I don't think i would be coaching any differently...honestly."</p>
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<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25543471&source=YESNETWORK" target="_blank">Mike speaks with P.J. Carlesimo (Video)</a> - Mike Francesa - WFAN/YES</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/espnradio/newyork/play?id=8810801" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo: 1/3 (Audio)</a> - Michael Kay - ESPN - New York<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/3/3832856/p-j-carlesimo-still-need-to-tweek-rotation-focus-on-offenseNet Income2013-01-03T14:02:39-05:002013-01-03T14:02:39-05:00P.J. On the Air All the Time
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<p>Can't get enough of P. J. Carlesimo's raspy voice? You are in luck! The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> interim coach will be radio much of the afternoon on Thursday.</p>
<p>He starts with Mike Francesa at 3:05 on WFAN, then Chris "Mad Dog" on Sirius XM radio at 3:30 p.m. and finally, Michael Kay on ESPN Radio at 4:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Expect Carlesimo to talk about Wednesday night's big win over Oklahoma City as well as his future prospects as the team's replacement for Avery Johnson. Only one problem for listeners: hand gestures are not visible on the radio.</p>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/3/3832428/p-j-victory-tour-carlesimo-tune-in-alertNet Income2013-01-03T12:04:02-05:002013-01-03T12:04:02-05:00After ONE Practice, Nets Appreciate New Boss
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<p>P. J. Carlesimo has always had a fiery personality, from Seton Hall through head coaching stints with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Trail Blazers</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Warriors</a> and Sonics/<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a>. Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, it doesn't. <span>Kevin Durant</span> said he appreciated it. <span>Latrell Sprewell</span> not so much.</p>
<p>After four games and <i>one</i> practice, between the Spurs and Thunder games, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a>, particularly his star players, seem to have adjusted to his "game."</p>
<p>As Stefan Bondy writes on <a target="_blank" href="http://sulia.com/channel/brooklyn-nets/f/f9235f98-bc53-45e2-aa24-d4c3c0327c1d/?source=twitter">Sulia</a>,quoting <span>Deron Williams</span>...</p>
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<p>He did a great job of coaching tonight, of picking his spots, talking to me. He’s definitely passionate, and Avery (Johnson) was too. Avery was more reserved, wanted to be more even-keeled on the bench, he didn’t want, I don’t want to say, people see him sweat. PJ is just one those guys who is just fiery. If he’s feeling a certain way, he’s going to tell you.</p>
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<p><span>Joe Johnson</span> was even more direct about his new coach's directness, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/joe-johnson-likes-p-j-carlesimo-s-direct-approach-1.4400498">telling</a> Rod Boone...</p>
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<p>He's pretty forward, man. He just kind of tells you like it is. If you ain't playing worth a ----, he'll tell you, you ain't playing worth a ----. As players, some of us may respond a little different to it, but for me, I can appreciate it. He tries to do everything he can and everything in his power to put us in position to where we can be successful.</p>
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<p>And <span>Kris Humphries</span> certainly knows about his coach's directness. Carlesimo took three steps out on to the court near the end of the game to call him out on sloppiness while handling an in-bounds play.</p>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/3/3832004/after-first-practice-p-j-carlesimo-gets-raves-from-deron-williams-joeNet Income2013-01-03T11:21:51-05:002013-01-03T11:21:51-05:00How Deron Williams Made Adjustments Against OKC
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<p>Deron Williams did a beautiful job against the Thunder defense last night.</p> <p>There were plenty of game balls to go around after last night's victory against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a>. You had <span>Joe Johnson</span> scoring a season-high 33 points. <span>Brook Lopez</span> was dominant, with 25 points in 29 minutes. And <span>Deron Williams</span> had what may have been his best game of the season, scoring 19 points and dishing out 13 assists.</p>
<p>What really made Williams' performance so great was his game recognition, especially against a Thunder team that likes to set high traps on pick-and-rolls. The adjustment, followed by the conclusion that Williams didn't need to "do too much" in order for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> to win. </p>
<p>With the many issues Williams has had to deal with this season -- offensive struggles, fatigue, the Avery Johnson "situation," etc. -- it's been on him to figure out just what is wrong with his game. But after last night's performance, it's certainly worth our time -- and Mike Prada's efforts -- to talk about <i>what went right</i>. </p>
<p>Prada, over on SB Nation, praised Williams for his adjustments against the Thunder last night, which ultimately lead to his creating wide open shots for his teammates.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/1/3/3831550/nba-scores-2012-nets-thunder-deron-williams-warriors-clippers" target="_blank">Prada writes</a>:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/12/20/3787744/nba-scores-2012-deron-williams-nets-knicks" target="_blank">I have been critical of Williams' decision-making before</a>, and I have honestly been more disappointed by this element of his struggles than his poor shooting. Too often, Williams has tried to do too much. In this game, though, he navigated Oklahoma City's pick-and-roll traps beautifully and didn't try to beat them himself.</p>
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<p>He then goes and breaks down three sets, showing frame-by-frame how Williams makes the adjustments against the pick-and-roll traps.</p>
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<p>It really is a great breakdown on something Nets fans hope to see more of from D-Will. It's important that he recognize that he doesn't need to score 20-plus points per game in order for this team to win, but instead he needs to make the proper adjustments and create offense for his teammate -- adjust to what the defense gives him.</p>
<p>Really, it's probably in both his and the team's best interest that Williams continues to not "do too much."</p>
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<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/1/3/3831550/nba-scores-2012-nets-thunder-deron-williams-warriors-clippers" target="_blank">Deron Williams under control in Nets win </a>- Mike Prada - SB Nation</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/3/3831732/breakdown-how-deron-williams-navigated-oklahoma-citys-pick-and-rollTom Lorenzo2013-01-03T07:12:04-05:002013-01-03T07:12:04-05:00P.J. Singles Out Taylor for Bench Play
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<p>Getting the call, Tyshawn Taylor earns his coach's praise</p> <p>A little more than a week ago, after returning from one game at Springfield, <span>Tyshawn Taylor</span> talked about how he'd play anywhere and how he hoped that when his number was called, he'd be mentally as well as physically ready.</p>
<p>"For me, someone who has played a lot, to not really be playing at all, but I think it’s just part of the process," he told Josh Newman of SNY. "Just learning to be patient a little bit and staying ready. That’s kind of the hardest part, staying mentally ready."</p>
<p>Wednesday night, his number was called and he responded. <span>C.J. Watson</span> was active but hurting and P.J. Carlesimo used Taylor for extended minutes. Afterwards, he cited Taylor's role as critical to the team's big win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a>.</p>
<p>"Tyshawn had to play some big minutes," said the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> interim coach <a target="_blank" href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25542745">after the game</a>. "Obviously his minutes in the second half were a little better. In the fourth quarter, he gave us some really big minutes and we were able to get these guys a couple of minutes rest. I mean we didn't want them to play 47 minutes and Tyshawn enabled us to do that."</p>
<p>The boxscore shows Taylor didn't score or hand out an assist but it also shows no turnovers and no personal fouls. More importantly, Taylor played good defense, particularly against <span>Russell Westbrook</span>. He's now played in four of the last five games, scoring 13 points in 41 total minutes.</p>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/3/3831152/p-j-carlesimo-offers-praise-on-tyshawn-taylors-playNet Income2013-01-02T22:29:42-05:002013-01-02T22:29:42-05:00Nets Get it All Figured Out, Defeat the Thunder
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<p>Aside from a 3rd quarter slump, the Nets played were at their absolute best against the Thunder.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> offense looked good early, scoring more points (7) in the first two minutes of this game than they did the entire 3rd quarter of Monday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a>. It was, in fact, a sign of things to come as the Nets built up a big lead then survived the Thunder's inevitable assault and pulled away at the end for a 110-93 win in Oklahoma City.</p>
<p>It was the Nets second biggest margin of victory this season, displacing the 16-point win last week over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Bobcats</a>. It was also the Thunder's worse loss of the season. Prior to Wednesday, Oklahoma City's worst loss was a 10-point loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Grizzlies</a> a month and a half ago. It also ended the Thunder's 12-game winning streak at the Chesapeake Energy Arena ... and Kevin Durant's streak of never being ejected from an NBA. As time wound down, Durant was tossed after arguing a foul call.</p>
<p>The win left the team both exhilarated and relieved, following the 31-point loss to the Spurs.</p>
<p>"We wanted to come out together and make a little statement against these guys," said Brook Lopez, adding, "We can be like that every night and that's the kind of output we want."</p>
<p>P.J. Carlesimo, now 3-1 as Nets interim coach, called the bounce back from San Antonio "incredible" and added, "We set the bar a little bit high. we showed ourselves what we are capable of doing."</p>
<p>Deron Williams agreed. Said Williams: "Hopefully, we realize this is how we can play every night and how we should play."</p>
<p>Brooklyn shot 64 percent in the first quarter, scoring 33 points (most points scored in a quarter on the road) on 14-of-22 shooting. We call this, the anti-3rd quarter performance. It was certainly interesting to see a starting frontcourt which consisted of <span>Brook Lopez</span>-Reggie Evans-Gerlad Wallace. It was the perfect mix of defense-offense-size, to counter the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder's</a> big line of <span>Kevin Durant</span>-Serge Ibaka-Kendrick Perkins.</p>
<p>Oklahoma City looked terrible on the defensive end in the first half, letting the Nets get open looks and allowing them to pull ahead by 23 points. They shot 60 percent in the first, taking a 61-45 lead into halftime, with <span>Joe Johnson</span> scoring 20 points and <span>Deron Williams</span> dishing nine assists to just one turnover.</p>
<p>And then, we held our collective breath as the third quarter began.</p>
<p>The Thunder made their run, as expected, pulling to within nine points in the first five minutes of the third, and then, later, to within three. The run was expected, no question about that, but the story was more about how the Nets would respond. The quarter itself wasn't pretty, but it also wasn't San Antonio.</p>
<p>The Nets were out-scored 27-15 in the third.</p>
<p>They continued to battle in the 4th quarter, seemingly going bask-for-basket early on. Joe Johnson took over midway through the quarter, scoring eight straight for the Nets, with a big bucket after the Thunder had tied the game. But, Johnson (33 points on 11-of-19 shooting), Lopez (25 points on 11-of-17 shooting) and Williams (19 points, 13 assists, two turnovers and five steals) wouldn't let this one get away, taking it 110-93. Over the last five games, Lopez is averaging 23.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and shooting 58.8 percent.</p>
<p>It was a great sign for Brooklyn to see them close out a game against the best team in the NBA (record-wise). The Nets played a complete game on both ends of the floor -- aside from their normal 3rd quarter slump -- shooting 50 percent from the floor (25-of-29 from the free-throw line) and forcing 19 turnovers.</p>
<p>As Joe Johnson put it during his post-game interview on YES, "We know we're better than a .500 team."</p>
<p>Considering, it's hard to argue against this being the best win of the season.</p>
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<p><i>For more on the Thunder, see: <a href="http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Welcome to Loud City</a></i></p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130102/BKNOKC/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpgt%255B0021200472%255D%23nbaGIboxscore">Nets at Thunder - January 2, 2013 - Boxscore </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/thunder/2013/01/02/0021200472-bkn-okc-recap.nba">Nets vs. Thunder: Game Highlights (Video)</a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130102/bkn-nets-thunder/?utm_hp_ref=homepage&ir=homepage">Nets drop Thunder 110-93 as Durant ejected</a> - Jeff Latzke - AP</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25542748" target="_blank">Post-Game Plus (Video)</a> - Bob Lorenz - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25542739" target="_blank">Johnson discusses his big night against the Thunder (Video)</a> - Sarah Kustok - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25542745" target="_blank">Carlesimo discusses Nets' 110-93 win over Thunder (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25542747" target="_blank">Lopez discusses Wednesday's win over the Thunder (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/viewfromcouch/wallace-complicates-durants-still-effective-offense" target="_blank">Wallace Complicates Durant's Still-Effective Offense (Video)</a> - Ben Couch - Brooklyn Nets</li>
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<a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/kevin-durant-earns-1st-career-ejection-thunder-loss-145450083--nba.html" target="_blank">Kevin Durant earns 1st career ejection late in Thunder loss to Nets (Video)</a> - Dan Devine - Yahoo! Sports<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/sports/basketball/nets-beat-thunder.html?_r=0" target="_blank">Johnson Scores 33 in Nets Rout of Thunder </a>- Howard Beck - New York Times</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/johnson-heroics-nets-zap-thunder-article-1.1231944">Joe Johnson plays the hero for Brooklyn Nets in 110-93 win over Thunder </a>- Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/7624/rapid-reaction-nets-110-thunder-93" target="_blank">Rapid Reaction: Nets 110, Thunder 93 </a>- Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/7626/nets-set-bar-high-with-victory-over-thunder" target="_blank">Nets set the bar high with win over Thunder</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/7634/humphries-limps-off-in-the-fourth-quarter" target="_blank">Humphries limps off in the fourth quarter</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-shock-thunder-as-joe-johnson-scores-33-1.4400411">Nets shock Thunder as Joe Johnson scores 33</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/andray-blatche-doing-nicely-in-backup-center-role-with-nets-1.4400317" target="_blank">Andray Blatche doing nicely in backup center role with Nets</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/joe-johnson-likes-p-j-carlesimo-s-direct-approach-1.4400498" target="_blank">Joe Johnson likes P.J. Carlesimo's direct approach</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/thunder_struck_5sKSClMdoxOBQQxG0WwRRJ" target="_blank">Balanced Brooklyn stuns Oklahoma City</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/wallace_return_from_knee_injury_BcM4c4kfnwDbS2j0Pz0zlO" target="_blank">Wallace’s return from knee injury propels Nets</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/1/2/3830152/video-kevin-durant-ejected-for-first-time-in-nba-career">VIDEO: Kevin Durant ejected for first time in NBA career </a>- SB Nation</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/nets/rapid-recap-nets-110-thunder-96/" target="_blank">Rapid Recap: #Nets 110, #Thunder 93 </a>- Jim Mancari - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/blog/lopez-dunks-on-ibaka-in-nets-win-at-okc/" target="_blank">Lopez Dunks On Ibaka in #Nets Win At #OKC</a> - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/nets/after-win-at-okc-nets-look-to-build/" target="_blank">After Win at OKC, Nets Look to Build</a> - Josh Newman - SNY Nets</li>
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<a href="http://nymag.com/daily/sports/2013/01/nets-pull-off-their-biggest-win-of-the-year.html" target="_blank">The Nets Pull Off Their Biggest Win of the Year</a> - Will Leitch - New York Magazine<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/brooklyn-blows-out-thunder-nets-win-110-93/">Brooklyn Blows Out Thunder: Nets Win 110-93 - Player Grades </a>- Devin Kharpertian - The Brooklyn<a target="_blank" href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/brooklyn-blows-out-thunder-nets-win-110-93/"> Game</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://brooklynfans.com/2013/01/nets-begin-and-end-with-brooklyn-attitude-to-strike-down-thunder/" target="_blank">Nets begin and end with Brooklyn attitude to strike down Thunder </a>- Jason Schott - BrooklynFans.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://newsok.com/kevin-durant-ejected-in-thunders-loss-to-nets/article/3742573" target="_blank">Kevin Durant's ejection caps OKC's frustrating loss to Brooklyn Nets</a> - Darnell Mayberry - Daily Oklahoman</li>
<li> <a href="http://newsok.com/article/3742711" target="_blank">Notebook: Nets leave Thunder in a foul mood</a> - John Rohde - Daily Oklahoman</li>
<li> <a href="http://newsok.com/article/3742720" target="_blank">Nets had a lot of people play well, coach P.J. Carlesimo says</a> - John Rohde - Daily Oklahoman</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2013/1/2/3829904/Thunder-vs-nets-score-2012">Thunder final score: Nets hold off Thunder, 110-93 </a>- Dara Mirzaie - Welcome to Loud City</li>
<li> <a href="http://blog.newsok.com/thunderrumblings/2013/01/02/rapid-reaction-oklahoma-city-falls-110-93-at-home-to-brooklyn/">Rapid reaction: Oklahoma City falls 110-93 at home to Brooklyn </a>- Anthony Slater - Thunder Rumblings</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://thunderousintentions.com/2013/01/02/okc-thunder-fall-behind-early-cant-recover-at-home-vs-brooklyn-nets/">OKC Thunder fall behind early, can't recover at home vs. Brooklyn Nets </a>- Andrew Kennedy - Thunderous Intentions</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/2/3827984/game-thread-brooklyn-nets-oklahoma-city-thunder-8-00-p-m">First half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/2/3829796/2nd-half-game-thread-nets-thunder">Second half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/2/3829712/thunder-vs-nets-score-2013Tom Lorenzo2013-01-02T21:07:09-05:002013-01-02T21:07:09-05:002nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Thunder
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<p>The Nets are hot, real hot.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Nets</a> got off to a very hot start, shooting 60 percent in the first half, and carrying a lead into halftime, 61-45.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/2/3827984/game-thread-brooklyn-nets-oklahoma-city-thunder-8-00-p-m">First half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/2/3829796/2nd-half-game-thread-nets-thunderTom Lorenzo2013-01-02T19:30:03-05:002013-01-02T19:30:03-05:00Game Thread: Nets @ Thunder, 8:00 p.m.
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<p>The Nets look to rebound against their loss to the Spurs, head into Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder.</p> <p><strong>TV:</strong> YES<br> <strong>Radio:</strong> WFAN</p>
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<table cellspacing="5" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="5"><tbody> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3">Game 32</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1534541/bkn_2012.gif"></center></td> <th align="center" width="20">@</th> <td width="240"><center> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/496508/okc_current.gif" target="_blank"><img class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/496508/okc_current_medium.gif" alt="Okc_current_medium"></a> <br id="1357148348029"> </center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>16-15<br>5-8 on the road</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>24-6<br>16-2 at home</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Jan. 2, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Chesapeake Energy Arena</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>8:00 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>Deron Williams</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PG</th> <td width="240"><span>Russell Westbrook</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Joe Johnson</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>Thabo Sefolosha</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">Gerald Wallace</td> <th align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td width="240"><span>Kevin Durant</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">Reggie Evans</td> <th align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td width="240"><span>Serge Ibaka</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Brook Lopez</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">C</th> <td width="240"><span>Kendrick Perkins</span></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Previous Meeting</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">Dec. 4</td> <td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2012/12/4/3729422/final-oklahoma-city-thunder-outlast-brooklyn-nets" target="_blank">Thunder 117, Nets 111</a></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">87.8 (30)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">92.5 (8)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">106.2 (11)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">113.3 (1)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">106.5 (21)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">103.4 (9)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/2/3827984/game-thread-brooklyn-nets-oklahoma-city-thunder-8-00-p-mTom Lorenzo