NetsDaily - Game 57: Memphis Grizzlies @ Brooklyn NetsThe most comprehensive source for news about the Brooklyn Nets.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50989/nd-fav.png2013-02-25T14:43:21-05:00http://www.netsdaily.com/rss/stream/37880712013-02-25T14:43:21-05:002013-02-25T14:43:21-05:00Net Regroup as They Head to New Orleans
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<p>After losing a close one to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Grizzlies</a> at home, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> took it easy Monday morning, watching tape and shooting around ate PNY Center before flying to New Orleans to play the Hornets.</p>
<p><span>Brook Lopez</span>, who seemed more frustrated than anyone after another missed fourth quarter, joked that his opposition Tuesday night, <span>Robin Lopez</span>, was the "worst player in the NBA."</p>
<p>Regarding his fourth quarter benching of Lopez, P.J. Carlesimo admitted, "It's probably something that I don't want to do in the future. I created the situation and it’s not a good situation. So yes, I worry about it that I need to address it and I worry about it that I need to watch what I do going forward."</p>
<p>There was also some talk of playing Lopez and <span>Andray Blatche</span> together up front and <span>Mirza Teletovic</span> at small forward.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, on the injury front, <span>Joe Johnson</span> practiced but is officially questionable. After missing two games, both close losses to playoff teams, he said he "doesn't want to get anybody's hopes up" about playing vs. the soon-to-be Pelicans. <span>Jerry Stackhouse</span>, who hasn't played since January 26, did not accompany the team to New Orleans because of undisclosed personal reasons.</p>
<p><span>Deron Williams</span> on the other hand downplayed his calf injury. He said it's okay and he will be ready to go. Since the All-Star break, Williams is averaging 20 points and nine assists while shooting 52 percent overall and 44 percent from three. He's also 88 percent from the free thrown line. Williams' three point shooting appears to be contagious. In the last five games, the Nets are shooting 43.9% from three-point range and are averaging 10.8 threes per game. <span>C.J. Watson</span> is shooting 63 percent from deep in that stretch.</p>
<p><i>Based on tweets from Fred Kerber, Seth Walder, Mike Mazzeo, Rod Boone and Nets_PR.</i></p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/netsblog/nets_coach_takes_blame_for_sitting_uAYN28KdcALEa5XNGPp91N#axzz2LwWkO16q" target="_blank">Nets coach takes blame for sitting Lopez late</a> - Fred Kerber - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/benching-brook-trend-p-reverse-article-1.1273165" target="_blank">Having Lopez on the bench at the end of game is a trend P.J. would like to reverse </a> - Seth Walder - NY Daily News<br>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9021/p-j-worried-about-lopez" target="_blank">P.J. worried about Lopez situation</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9027/d-will-says-hell-be-ready-tuesday" target="_blank">D-Will says he'll be ready Tuesday</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9015/johnson-questionable-for-tuesdays-game" target="_blank">Johnson questionable for Tuesday's game</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/video/2013/02/25/1290019MOV-2396578" target="_blank">Joe Johnson Interview (Video)</a> - Brooklyn Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/video/2013/02/25/1290018MOV-2396577" target="_blank">Deron Williams Interview (Video)</a> - Brooklyn Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/video/2013/02/25/1290017MOV-2396576" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo Interview (Video)</a> - Brooklyn Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/news/nets-prep-flight-new-orleans" target="_blank">Nets Prep for Flight to New Orleans (Video)</a> - Ben Couch - Brooklyn Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/2/25/4029540/pj-carlesimo-brook-lopez-benching-nets" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo questions himself for benching Brook Lopez in crunch-time</a> - Satchel Price - SB Nation</li>
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<a href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/carlesimo-regrets-late-lopez-benching/" target="_blank">Brook Lopez's late benching a trend needing reversal</a> - Devin Kharpertian - The Brooklyn Game </li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/25/4028702/day-after-frustrating-loss-brooklyn-nets-re-groupNet Income2013-02-25T09:36:48-05:002013-02-25T09:36:48-05:00Players Bail on Media Post-Game
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<p>For whatever reason, Nets players avoided the media after Sunday's game. Not good</p> <p>The loss was frustrating, with what sure looked like blown calls and some mystifying on-court combinations. For whatever reason, six rotation players gave beat writers the cold shoulder Sunday night, leaving the locker room before the media was permitted inside.</p>
<p>According to reports, <span>Brook Lopez</span>, <span>Andray Blatche</span>, <span>MarShon Brooks</span>, <span>C.J. Watson</span>, <span>Keith Bogans</span>, and <span>Gerald Wallace</span> did not make themselves available to reporters. Only <span>Deron Williams</span> and <span>Reggie Evans</span> spoke afterwards.</p>
<p>Rod Boone called the locker room as "barren as the Sahara," describing the scene this way...</p>
<blockquote>The general manager escorted the All-Star center who didn't play a single minute in the fourth quarter out of the locker room and to the loading dock.</blockquote>
<blockquote>A few others quickly trickled out behind Billy King and Brook Lopez, scurrying away so they wouldn't have to discuss how things went down in the closing minutes, apparently afraid of getting themselves in trouble for trashing the officiating.</blockquote>
<p>In post game tweets, he and other beat reporters expressed their own frustration.</p>
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<p>Want to know how most of <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a> feel about the loss? You won't find out tonight. Basically entire locker room has cleared out.</p>
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) <a href="https://twitter.com/rodboone/status/305877292486369280">February 25, 2013</a>
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<p>Andray Blatche left without speaking to reporters. Blatche said "I'll be right back" then walked directly out of the locker room. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a></p>
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) <a href="https://twitter.com/andy_vasquez/status/305884290116370432">February 25, 2013</a>
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<p>For the record, Andray Blatche blows off his media responsibilities more than any athlete I've encountered not named Thierry Henry.</p>
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYDNInterNets/status/305883430078517250">February 25, 2013</a>
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<p>Brook leaves without talking <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a></p>
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MazzESPN/status/305873767933026304">February 25, 2013</a>
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<p>Disgraceful from nets in locker room marshon wallace lopez blatche bogans watson all no shows for media availability..kudos to deron evans</p>
— Greg Hrinya (@GHrinyaNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHrinyaNets/status/305879650708627457">February 25, 2013</a>
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<p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/netsdaily">netsdaily</a> Billy King walked Brook Lopez out of the locker room himself. Believe Blatche was with him, too.</p>
— devin kharpertian (@uuords) <a href="https://twitter.com/uuords/status/305882348220739584">February 25, 2013</a>
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<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-fall-after-allowing-grizzlies-to-go-on-late-run-1.4704335">Nets fall after allowing Grizzlies to go on late run</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/nets-falter-on-court-disappear-locker-room-video" target="_blank">Nets falter on court, disappear in locker room (Video)</a> - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner</li>
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<a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/video/2013/02/24/1290016MOV-2395961" target="_blank"> Deron Williams Post Game (Video)</a> - Brooklyn Nets<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/25/4027454/post-game-bail-out-six-players-avoid-media-in-post-gameNet Income2013-02-24T22:04:48-05:002013-02-24T22:04:48-05:00And the Winner is... Memphis! 76-72
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<p>The Nets go down in a defensive struggle.</p> <p>In honor of tonight's 85th Academy Awards - the story of tonight's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a>-<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Grizzlies</a> game told using the nine Best Picture nominees.</p>
<p><i><b>Beasts of the Southern Wild</b></i></p>
<p>The tough Grizzlies held the Nets to 37% shooting and forced them into 18 turnovers. <span>Marc Gasol</span> took All-Star <span>Brook Lopez</span> out of the game with his physical play.</p>
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<p><i><b>Lincoln</b></i></p>
<p>As former Nets announcer Mark Jackson once pointed out, no player more resembles the 16th president than <span>Tayshaun Prince</span>. Prince lit it up for the Grizzlies tonight, scoring 11 points, including some huge shots in the 4th quarter when the Nets were threatening to pull away.</p>
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<p><i><b>Amour</b></i></p>
<p><span>Deron Williams</span> gets the love tonight. He was the only Net to have it going on offense, going 9-15 and scoring 24 in the loss. He led the 4th quarter comeback that fell just short.</p>
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<p><i><b>Django Unchained</b></i></p>
<p>"Unchained" from the Nets bench, <span>MarShon Brooks</span> and <span>Mirza Teletovic</span> were big in the 4th quarter. The offense started firing on all cylinders with D-Will and <span>Andray Blatche</span> taking advantage of the extra floor spacing and the Grizzlies suddenly unable to clog things up as they had throughout the rest of the game. They each did miss a big shot down the stretch that could have helped the Nets avoid the defeat. Brooks was only 4-13 for the game, however, and scored 8 points. Teletovic was 2-4 with 5 points, and looked less confused on defense than in previous games.</p>
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<p><i><b>The Life of Pi</b></i></p>
<p>Say it aloud, and it sounds like "The Life Up High" - so this is a good place to mention that the Nets outrebounded the Grizzlies 55 to 42 and 17 to 7 on the offensive glass.</p>
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<p><i><b>Zero Dark Thirty</b></i></p>
<p>Blatche had 10 points and 7 rebounds. <span>Reggie Evans</span> had 2 points and 14 rebounds. <span>Darrell Arthur</span> put up 2 points and 3 rebounds. <span>Jon Leuer</span> was dark. He did not play.</p>
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<p><i><b>Les Miserables</b></i></p>
<p>Brook Lopez had 9 points and 4 rebounds and didn't play in the 4th quarter.</p>
<p><span>Gerald Wallace</span> had no points, 2 assists and a rebound in over 16 minutes.</p>
<p>The Nets made 5 free throws.</p>
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<p><i><b>Silver Linings Playbook</b></i></p>
<p><span>Joe Johnson</span> should be back soon!</p>
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<p><i><b>Argo</b></i></p>
<p>The Nets "Argo"ing to New Orleans to take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">Hornets</a> on Tuesday. The Grizzlies "Argo"ing home to play the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Mavericks</a> on Wednesday.</p>
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<p>- And in a tribute to Marlon Brando's 1972 decision to let others talks on his behalf at the Oscars, about half the rotation were no-shows when the media was allowed in to the locker room.</p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130224/MEMBKN/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpgt[0021200831]">Box Score </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2013022417" target="_blank">Randolph, Gasol lead Grizzlies over Nets 76-72 </a>- Adriano Torres - AP </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/nets/2013/02/24/0021200831-mem-bkn-recap.nba/index.html" target="_blank">Game Highlights: Grizzlies vs. Nets (Video)</a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/channels/top_plays/2013/02/24/20130224-play-of-the-day.nba" target="_blank">Play of the Day - MarShon Brooks (Video)</a> - NBA.com<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/nets/2013/02/24/0021200831-mem-bkn-play4.nba/index.html" target="_blank">Gasol's Big Slam (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/nets/2013/02/24/0021200831-mem-bkn-play3.nba/index.html" target="_blank">Gasol to Arthur (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/nets/2013/02/24/0021200831-mem-bkn-play2.nba/index.html" target="_blank">Knockin' It Down (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=39660478" target="_blank">Nets Post Game Plus (Video)</a> - Sarah Kustok - YES Network<br>
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<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25618073" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo on tough loss to Memphis (Video) </a>- YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?topic_id=39099298" target="_blank">Reggie Evans Interview (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/nets_star_center_hits_new_lo_in_4bzBaRI6jg9O6pUHjMGT2I?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Nets&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Nets’ ‘Star’ center hits a new ‘Lo’ in loss to Grizzlies</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/nets_cut_down_wlAaFHztLWUzzIyo7t5OWP?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Nets&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Brooklyn loses second straight in low-scoring battle</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/foul_smell_CklJwsuuaIND6Swdtuo8NN?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Nets&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Missed call spells doom for Williams</a> - Steve Serby - New York Post<br>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/8999/rapid-reaction-grizzlies-76-nets-72#comments" target="_blank">Rapid Reaction: Grizzlies 76, Nets 72 </a>- Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9008/brook-left-out-again" target="_blank">Brook left out again</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9004/d-will-on-drive-i-thought-i-got-fouled" target="_blank">D-Will on drive: I thought I got fouled</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-fall-after-allowing-grizzlies-to-go-on-late-run-1.4704335" target="_blank">Nets fall after allowing Grizzlies to go on late run </a>- Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/deron-close-nets-loss-memphis-article-1.1272375" target="_blank">Memphis Grizzlies hold on to beat Brooklyn Nets 76-72 as Deron Williams turns it over in final minute as Joe Johnson sits again </a> - Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/sports/basketball/as-joe-johnson-rests-nets-offense-takes-the-night-off-against-grizzlies.html?_r=0" target="_blank">As Joe Johnson Rests, Nets’ Offense Takes the Night Off Against Grizzlies</a> - Howard Beck - NY Times</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/columns/critical-no-call-late-turnover-dooms-nets-against-grizzlies/" target="_blank">Critical No-Call, Late Turnover Dooms Nets Against Grizzlies</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/columns/brook-lopez-blows-off-media-after-disappointing-loss/" target="_blank">Brook Lopez Blows Off Media After Disappointing Loss</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/nets/rapid-recap-grizzlies-76-nets-72/" target="_blank">Rapid Recap: Grizzlies 76, Nets 72</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.northjersey.com/sports/Nets_fall_to_streaking_Grizzlies_76-72.html" target="_blank">Nets fall to streaking Grizzlies, 76-72</a> - Andy Vasquez - The Record<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/feb/24/randolph-gasol-lead-grizzlies-over-nets-76-72-7th/" target="_blank">Behind smothering defense, Grizzlies beat Nets for 7th straight win</a> - Ron Tillery - Memphis Commercial Appeal<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/24/4026026/memphis-grizzlies-best-brooklyn-nets-76-72ghoti2013-02-24T20:14:51-05:002013-02-24T20:14:51-05:002nd Half Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Nets
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<p>The Nets win on the boards, but too many turnovers have them down by five.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Grizzlies</a> 43, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> 38</p>
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<a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130224/MEMBKN/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpgt[0021200831]">Box Score </a>- NBA.com</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/24/4025974/2nd-half-game-thread-memphis-grizzlies-brooklyn-netsghoti2013-02-24T18:30:01-05:002013-02-24T18:30:01-05:00Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Nets, 7:00 p.m.
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<table cellspacing="5" border="1" align="center" cellpadding="5"><tbody> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver">Game 57</th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center> <a href="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/509314/mem_current.gif" target="_blank"><img class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/509314/mem_current_medium.gif" alt="Mem_current_medium"></a> <br id="1361723406955"> </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>36-18<br>14-10 on the road</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"> </th> <td width="240"><center>33-23<br>20-11 at home</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Feb. 24, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Barclays Center</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>7 p.m. ET</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>TV: ESPN. Radio: WFAN</strong></td></tr> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Probable Starters</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Mike Conley</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>Tony Allen</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>C.J. Watson</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>Zach Randolph</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>Marc Gasol</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>Previous Meeting</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">Jan. 25</td> <td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/25/3917112/nets-grizzlies-final-recap-2013" target="_blank">Grizzlies 101, Nets 77</a></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><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">89.0 (2)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">88.2 (30)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">104.4 (18)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">106.9 (9)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">100.2 (2)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">106.4 (18)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/24/4024440/game-thread-memphis-grizzlies-brooklyn-nets-7-00-p-mTom Lorenzo2013-02-24T11:35:37-05:002013-02-24T11:35:37-05:00Hot-Shooting Watson To Start for JJ
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<p>C.J. Watson to start. Why not? He's averaging 17.5 over last four games</p> <p>It really comes as no surprise: <span>Joe Johnson</span> will again rest his sore heel Sunday vs.the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Grizzlies</a>. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> announced late Sunday morning that the 6'8" shooting guard will sit out his second straight game. On Wednesday, Johnson said the pain was so bad he had to crawl out of bed.</p>
<p><span>C.J. Watson</span> is expected to start for the Nets and why not: He's averaging 17.5 points on 57.4 percent overall and 57.1 percent from deep in his last four games.</p>
<p>Also listed as out for the game, <span>Jerry Stackhouse</span>. The stated reason was "rest" but the 18-year veteran hasn't played in a game since January 26.</p>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/8980365/joe-johnson-brooklyn-nets-miss-2nd-straight-game-sore-heel?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Joe Johnson of Brooklyn Nets to miss 2nd straight game with sore heel</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
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<a href="http://snynets.com/columns/p-j-carlesimo-discusses-nets-battling-knicks-for-atlantic-division-title/" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo Discusses #Nets Battling #Knicks For Atlantic Division Title</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY Nets<br>
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<p>The biggest trades before the deadline didn't take place Thursday, but three weeks before when Memphis made a series of them. <span>Rudy Gay</span> was dealt by the Grizzlies to Toronto for a package headlined by Ed Davis. In that same deal, Tyshaun Prince arrived from Detroit. So far, it looks like one of those rare deals where both sides won. Both Memphis and Toronto are 7-3 since the deal went down. Gay is helping the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.raptorshq.com/">Raptors</a> win close games and the Grizzlies don't seem to miss him. They've won six straight and are healthy.</p>
<p>Memphis' calling card is defense. Unlike the Nets last opponent, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Rockets</a>, the Grizzlies are deliberate on offense, fearsome on defense, something that Prince has helped improve. Their plus-4.4 rebounding differential ranks second in the NBA, and they're averaging a plus-7.8 during their streak, which is the league best. They are also particularly effective at defending against points on the paint, ranking fifth. On the other side of ledger, with <span>Marc Gasol</span> and <span>Zach Randolph</span>, they rank first in putting up points in the paint. They don't shoot many three pointers --they're last in attempts and makes-- and when they do, they are only 24th.</p>
<p>The Nets are hurting. <span>Joe Johnson</span> is questionable, but don't put too much hope in that. Johnson awoke in Milwaukee with enough pain that he had to "crawl out of bed," he told beat writers. Although Johnson was able to play vs the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Bucks</a>, Johnson shot just 3-of-14. Similarly, his backcourt mate <span>Deron Williams</span> talked about how his left ankle pain has been excruciating. With Mike Conley Jr., one of the NBA's fastest point guards, Memphis can be expected to take advantage of the Nets woes. If the Nets win, and the Knicks lose, the two teams would wind up in a virtual tie in the Atlantic Division.</p>
<p>The game begins at 7 p.m. It had originally been scheduled for Sunday afternoon.</p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/nets.pdf" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets Game Notes</a> - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/grizzlies.pdf" target="_blank">Memphis Grizzlies Game Notes</a> - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Memphis Grizzlies</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130224/MEMBKN/gameinfo.html" target="_blank">Grizzlies at Nets - February 24, 2013</a> - Jordan Garretson - STATS</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/brooklyn-considers-resting-guards-article-1.1271883?localLinksEnabled=false" target="_blank">P.J. Carlesimo needs to decide to either play or rest banged up guards</a> - Seth Walder - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/heel_to_pay_for_nets_hobbled_joe_8vfcweVVzxQE8ezjape3vJ" target="_blank">‘Heel’ to pay for Nets’ hobbled Joe</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/8978/johnson-questionable-for-sundays-game">Johnson questionable for Sunday's game</a> - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/columns/with-joe-johnson-limited-pressure-now-squarely-on-deron-williams/" target="_blank">With Joe Johnson Limited, Pressure Now Squarely On Deron Williams</a> - Moke Hamilton - SNY Nets<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/nets/news/nets-practice-light-johnson-heals" target="_blank">Nets Practice Light as Johnson Heals (Video)</a> - Ben Couch - Brooklyn Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/deron-williams-eight-injections-and-counting/" target="_blank">Deron Williams: eight injections and counting</a> - Devin Kharpertian - The Brooklyn Game</li>
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<a href="http://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/index.ssf/2013/02/macs_layup_drill_pj_carlesimo.html" target="_blank">Mac's Layup Drill: P.J. Carlesimo the right guy for Brooklyn Nets</a> - Cormac Gordon - Staten Island Advance<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/feb/23/preview-grizzlies-at-brooklyn-nets/">Preview: Grizzlies at Brooklyn Nets</a> - Ron Tillery - Memphis Commercial Appeal<br>
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