NetsDaily - Game 58: Brooklyn Nets @ New Orleans HornetsThe most comprehensive source for news about the Brooklyn Nets.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50989/nd-fav.png2013-02-27T09:33:20-05:00http://www.netsdaily.com/rss/stream/37942912013-02-27T09:33:20-05:002013-02-27T09:33:20-05:00P.J. hoping for Stack return in playoffs
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<p><span>Jerry Stackhouse</span> hasn't played since January 26, the result of an "organization decision" to give <span>MarShon Brooks</span> more of an opportunity, reports Stefan Bondy. Somewhat oddly, he was inactive on Sunday at home, the official reason being "rest." Then, he didn't travel to New Orleans for "personal reasons."</p>
<p>Does that mean he's done? Not at all, P.J. Carlesimo tells Bondy. He's hoping to see more of Stackhouse in the playoffs. Said the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> coach...</p>
<blockquote>"Stack helped us strongly win some games early in the year, and I think the potential is there. Especially if we’re fortunate enough to make the playoffs, I think his experience becomes something that’s more valuable. So yeah, that’s something we need to define better than we are now."</blockquote>
<p>The dropoff has been stark, as Bondy reports:. Stackhouse was averaging 18 minutes through his first 14 games, and even played 30 minutes in a 117-111 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Thunder</a>. His highlight was a 17-point effort in a victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Celtics</a> on Dec. 28. He has had some knee soreness which was one reason for his lack of minutes, but it was more about freeing time for younger players.</p>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/27/4035430/p-j-carlesimo-hoping-for-jerry-stackhouse-return-in-playoffsNet Income2013-02-27T08:50:38-05:002013-02-27T08:50:38-05:00P.J. rotations become grist for fan-writer debate
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<p>Not exactly the Oxford Debate Union, this Twitter</p> <p>Despite the fact that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> broke a two-game losing streak without <span>Joe Johnson</span>, despite the fact that <span>Deron Williams</span> is averaging 22.8 points and 8.4 assists and shooting 51.5 percent from three since the break, despite the fact that the Nets are one and a half games about of first in the Atlantic Division and despite the fact that the Nets are 20-10 under P.J. Carlesimo --and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">Knicks</a> are a .500 ball club over the same stretch, most fan comments on NetsDaily and on Twitter once again dealt with Carlesimo's rotations. Sunday, it was about <span>Brook Lopez's</span> absence in the fourth quarter. Tuesday, it is was about <span>Mirza Teletovic</span> not getting a chance to compete for minutes with <span>Reggie Evans</span>.</p>
<p>The comments eventually evolved into a debate with the Nets beat writers, who several fans accused of not asking the right questions of Carlesimo. The beat writers responded, en masse. The most contentious were with Stefan Bondy. Bondy suggested at one point that Teletovic is "somebody who can't play power forward in the NBA" and added at another, "the day I write a story about Mirza Teletovic is the day it's dead last on website."</p>
<p>Here's a (small) sampling of his tweets and those of the other beats. Some of it was edifying, but some was highly personal. It went on past 2 a.m.</p>
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<p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/nydninternets">nydninternets</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/bschulzbkn">bschulzbkn</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/fior_avanti">fior_avanti</a> It's obvious why he's going with Reggie Evans. He talked about a million times. What else is there?</p>
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYDNInterNets/status/306634213220814849">February 27, 2013</a>
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<p>Fact is ownership and certain front office folks want Mirza Teletovic to play more. Eventually they may get their wish.</p>
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYDNInterNets/status/306650302726164481">February 27, 2013</a>
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<p>Look, I can understand some of the frustrations with <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a> rotation. But how can so many be so mad when Nets have won 2/3 of games under PJ?</p>
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/306649031176757248">February 27, 2013</a>
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<p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/r0nito">r0nito</a> Like I said, I can understand people's frustrations with certain things.But I can't get the vitriol, especially after a Nets win.</p>
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/306652816540303360">February 27, 2013</a>
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<p>Have PJ's rotations been out of whack at times? Does he stick with some players too much? Yes. But <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a> are 1 1/2 games outta first. Relax.</p>
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) <a href="https://twitter.com/rodboone/status/306651754282491904">February 27, 2013</a>
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<p>Means nothing to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a> fans though. To them, they're winning in spite of PJ. RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/marchenrysports">marchenrysports</a>: And they're 20-10 since PJ took over.</p>
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) <a href="https://twitter.com/rodboone/status/306653891108405249">February 27, 2013</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a> fans have some legit gripes, but P.J. is 20-10 ... only <span>Lawrence Frank</span> can say that through his first 30 as coach. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23perspective">#perspective</a></p>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/27/4035328/brooklyn-nets-fans-beat-writers-get-it-on-in-debate-over-p-jNet Income2013-02-26T22:27:13-05:002013-02-26T22:27:13-05:00Nets Hold On to Beat the Hornets, 101-97
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<p>No, the big story of tonight's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a>-<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">Hornets</a> game wasn't the battle between brothers, <span>Brook Lopez</span> and <span>Robin Lopez</span>. Nor was it the absence of <span>Joe Johnson</span> for the third straight game.</p>
<p>The real story -- or shall I say, stories -- was/were the stellar performance of one <span>Deron Williams</span> in the first half (and late in the fourth), the continued confusing rotations from P.J. Carlesimo and the Nets nearly falling apart, again, in the second half.</p>
<p>What once was a 22-point lead turned into a three point lead late in the fourth, before Brook <i>finally</i> returned to the game and he and Williams essentially carried the Nets to the final buzzer, beating the Hornets 101-97, and snapping their 4-game road losing streak in New Orleans and two-game losing streak overall.</p>
<p>Had it not been for Brook -- and Deron hitting his free throws down the stretch -- the Nets probably would not have won this game. Something Carlesimo probably needs to reflect on in the coming days.</p>
<p>Williams got out to a hot start, hitting six of his first seven shot attempts, including two threes, and dishing out three dimes in the first quarter. In fact, he nearly out-scored the Hornets in the first, going for 14 points to New Orleans' 18 first-quarter points. It was the Williams of old. For a quarter, at least.</p>
<p>The Nets as a team were highly efficient and extremely effective, scoring 31 points on 67 percent shooting, making 14 shots on 10 assists.</p>
<p>In the second, the bench took over for the Nets, with <span>Kris Humphries</span> coming strong off the glass and scoring a few hustle points, while <span>MarShon Brooks</span> scored six <i>actual</i> points and <span>Andray Blatche</span> added eight, to extend the team's double-digit lead. The ball movement was beautiful, with Blatche dishing in the post and hitting <span>Keith Bogans</span> on the baseline, with the ball swinging around, reaching <span>C.J. Watson</span> who drilled a three. It was near flawless execution.</p>
<p>Brooklyn carried a 57-41 lead into halftime, with Williams going for 20 first-half points on 62.3 percent shooting -- dishing 17 assists on 23 made baskets.</p>
<p>The second half started off with the Nets continuing to execute on the offensive side of the ball. Until, however, Williams picked up his third foul while simultaneously getting his hand stepped on. He was forced to take a seat on the bench, sparking a 8-4 Hornets run, pulling them within 12 of the Nets.</p>
<p>Williams was quickly reinserted to restore order.</p>
<p>The Hornets, however, chipped and chipped away at the Nets' lead. At about the midway point in the third, the Hornets had cut the lead to single digits, 66-59. Thankfully, Watson caught fire, scoring five straight and bringing the lead back to 11. After a push-back from the Hornets, the Nets lead at the end of three was just eight, 73-65.</p>
<p>More curious rotations in the fourth quarter. Even as the Hornets were making a run, P.J. Carlesimo opted to keep Brook Lopez on the bench in the fourth. The Hornets pulled within six points and then, and only then, did Carlesimo decide to insert <span>Mirza Teletovic</span>.</p>
<p>Still no Brook, six minutes left in the game, Nets up by only six points.</p>
<p>Lead down to four points, <i>finally</i>, Brook Lopez returns. And wouldn't you know, he scores on his first possession, and his second touch after that.</p>
<p>Where was Brook for the first eight minutes of the fourth? Can't seem to figure that out. If it wasn't for him, the Nets would not have won this game. Down the stretch it was all Brook. Period. Something needs to give here, and if it's being stubborn on Carlesimo's part, well, he needs to man-up and get Brook back into the game earlier down the stretch.</p>
<p>Lopez finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four blocks, while Williams went for 33 points and eight assists.</p>
<p><b><i>For more on the Hornets, see: <a href="http://www.atthehive.com/">At The Hive</a></i></b></p>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130226/BKNNOH/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpgt%255B0021200847%255D%23nbaGIboxscore">Nets at Hornets - February 26, 2013 - Box score </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hornets/2013/02/26/0021200847-bkn-noh-1h.nba">Nets vs. Hornets: First half (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hornets/2013/02/26/0021200847-bkn-noh-play1.nba">Aminu Blocks Evans (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hornets/2013/02/26/0021200847-bkn-noh-play2.nba">Gordon to the Hole (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hornets/2013/02/26/0021200847-bkn-noh-play3.nba">Vasquez All the Way (Video) </a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25626491">Williams discusses 101-97 win over Hornets (Video)</a> - Sarah Kustok - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25626493">Carlesimo discusses important win over the Hornets (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25626499">Lopez on play down the stretch in Tuesday's win (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25626495" target="_blank">Nets Post Game Plus (Video)</a> - Nancy Newman - YES Network </li>
<li> <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-lopez-lead-nets-past-033424279--nba.html" target="_blank">Williams, Lopez lead Nets past Hornets, 101-97 </a>- Brett Martel - AP</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/sports/basketball/nets-brook-lopez-finds-spark-against-his-brother.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0">Amid a Family Reunion, Lopez Finds a Spark</a> - Zach Schonbrun - New York Times</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/right_on_point_YVI26rZh6cuD8cIKgCvLdK" target="_blank">Rejuvenated Deron scores 33 to propel Nets past Hornets</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/this_time_lopez_goes_th_AV0ZQyTyVShqgsJcu1yT0I" target="_blank">This time, Lopez goes 4th</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/joe-deron-turns-nets-sting-hornets-article-1.1274452" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets, still without injured Joe Johnson, take 101-97 victory in New Orleans over Hornets as Deron Williams scores 33 points </a>- Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/nets/2013/02/nets-transition-to-marshon-brooks-but-pj-carlesimo-hopeful-stackhouse-will-return-as-a-">Nets transition to MarShon Brooks, but PJ Carlesimo hopeful Stackhouse will return as a factor in the playoffs </a> - Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brook-lopez-faces-twin-robin-in-another-civil-war-skirmish-1.4718145?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter">Brook Lopez faces twin Robin in another civil war skirmish</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/deron-williams-scores-33-points-as-nets-hold-off-pesky-hornets-1.4718494">Deron Williams scores 33 points as Nets hold off pesky Hornets</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9047/rapid-reaction-nets-101-hornets-97">Rapid Reaction: Nets 101, Hornets 97 </a>- Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9058/d-wills-33-points-pace-nets-past-hornets" target="_blank">D-Will's 33 points pace Nets past Hornets</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/nets-hang-on-again-nets-101-hornets-97-game-grades/">Nets Hang On, Again: Nets 101, Hornets 97 (Game Grades) </a>- Devin Kharpertian - The Brooklyn Game</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/nets/rapid-recap-nets-101-hornets-97/">Rapid Recap: #Nets 101, #Hornets 97 </a>- Jim Mancari - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://brooklynfans.com/2013/02/26484/">NETS GRAB A ROAD WIN IN NEW ORLEANS </a>- Dan Kelly - BrooklynFans.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://fromrussiawithdunk.com/2013/02/26/brooklyn-nets-vs-new-orleans-hornets-recap-nets-take-big-lead-early-hang-on-to-win-late/">Brooklyn Nets vs. New Orleans Hornets Recap: Nets Take Big Lead Early, Hang on to Win Late </a>- Jonah Mars - From Russia With Dunk</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netstakeover.com/2013/02/nets-at-hornets-recap-stinging-hornets.html">Nets at Hornets Recap: Stinging the Hornets</a> - Ed Boulanger - Nets Take Over</li>
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<a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/joe-johnson-s-value-more-visible-absence" target="_blank">Joe Johnson’s value more visible in absence</a> - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2013/02/post_101.html">New Orleans Hornets' late push not enough to avoid 101-97 loss to Brooklyn Nets</a> - John Reid - New Orleans Times-Picayune<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4030260/game-threadl-brooklyn-nets-new-orleans-hornets-8-00-p-m" target="_blank">First half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4033952/2nd-half-game-thread-brooklyn-nets-new-orleans-hornets" target="_blank">Second half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4033978/hornets-nets-final-score-recap-2013Tom Lorenzo2013-02-26T21:04:38-05:002013-02-26T21:04:38-05:002nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Hornets
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<p>The <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Nets</a> played a near flawless half, especially on the offensive side of the ball, taking a 57-41 lead over the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">Hornets</a> into the half.</p>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4030260/game-threadl-brooklyn-nets-new-orleans-hornets-8-00-p-m">First half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4033952/2nd-half-game-thread-brooklyn-nets-new-orleans-hornetsTom Lorenzo2013-02-26T19:30:05-05:002013-02-26T19:30:05-05:00Game Thread: Nets @ Hornets, 8:00 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 58</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/509710/noh_current.gif" target="_blank"><img class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/509710/noh_current_medium.gif" alt="Noh_current_medium"></a> <br id="1361846196101"> </center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>33-24<br>13-12 on the road</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>20-37<br>10-17 at home</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Feb. 26, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>New Orleans 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" colspan="3" bgcolor="silver"><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>Greivis Vasquez</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>C.J. Watson</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td width="240"><span>Eric Gordon</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Gerald Wallace</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td width="240"><span>Al-Farouq Aminu</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240"><span>Reggie Evans</span></td> <th align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td width="240"><span>Anthony Davis</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>Robin Lopez</span></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">88.1 (30)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">88.9 (28)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">106.6 (10)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">105.4 (14)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">106.3 (15)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">108.6 (27)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4030260/game-threadl-brooklyn-nets-new-orleans-hornets-8-00-p-mTom Lorenzo2013-02-26T12:01:19-05:002013-02-26T12:01:19-05:00Joe Johnson a 'Game-Time' Call Against Hornets
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> have announced that <span>Joe Johnson</span> will be a game-time decision tonight against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a>. Johnson, who has missed the last two games with a sore heel (plantar fasciitis), said that he is feeling "better" but admitted that he wanted to remain cautious, according to the <i>New York Times</i>' Zach Schonbrun.</p>
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<p>Johnson said his heel feels better but acknowledged he wants to be cautious <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nets">#Nets</a></p>
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<p>The Nets are currently riding a two-game losing streak without Johnson in the lineup. If he does indeed miss, expect to see <span>C.J. Watson</span> pick up another start at shooting guard.</p>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9035/joe-johnson-a-game-time-decision" target="_blank">Joe Johnson a game-time decision</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
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<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9038/w2w4-nets-at-hornets" target="_blank">W2W4: Nets at Hornets</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
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<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/netsblog/video_preview_nets_lopez_look_to_SFMHrK1qEPEcYF6EKTCrxI#axzz2M209MMbv" target="_blank">VIDEO PREVIEW: Nets, Lopez look to bounce back vs. Hornets</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
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<a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/netsblog/cautious_johnson_game_time_decision_KLLIrns5SQCMfLCHZwTUOK#axzz2LwWkO16q" target="_blank">'Cautious' Johnson game-time decision for Nets</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post</li>
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<a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/all-nets-1.3784506/joe-johnson-s-a-game-time-decision-1.4714810?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Joe Johnson's a game-time decision</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/2/26/4032098/joe-johnson-heel-listed-as-a-game-time-decision-against-the-hornetsTom Lorenzo2013-02-25T21:30:03-05:002013-02-25T21:30:03-05:00Lopez Twins Get Ready to Rumble
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<p>Brook says Robin is the worst player in the NBA. Robin says he's more lovable.</p> <p><span>Brook Lopez</span> says his brother Robin is the "worst player in the NBA." <span>Robin Lopez</span> will hear none of it.</p>
<p>"I've got the family in town; got my mom rooting for me," Robin told New Orleans writer Jimmy Smith. "Hopefully it goes my way. I'm the younger one. Everybody goes for the baby . . . . and I'm better and I'm more lovable."</p>
<p>This is what you get from the Lopez twins, who truth be known are each as lovable as the other. And both are playing well (although Robin has been playing more fourth quarters lately). Brook of course is an All-Star, and Robin is averaging a career best 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, shooting 56 percent from the floor. And he's a solid defender.</p>
<p>Of course, while their match-up will take up the headlines, there will be other match-ups that matter. The Hornets (soon to be renamed the Pelicans) are 20-37 but have a lot of solid young pieces. Besides Robin Lopez, there's <span>Eric Gordon</span>, when he plays; <span>Ryan Anderson</span>, Brook's old pal; <span>Greivis Vasquez</span>, a candidate for Most Improved Player and of course <span>Anthony Davis</span>, the unibrow who's been a bit of a disappointment because of nagging injuries. Vasquez is the oldest at 26.</p>
<p>Of course, with all that youth, the Hornets are inconsistent. They're 5-6 this month and have lost three of their last four, beating the woeful <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/">Kings</a> on Sunday. In that game, their young players showed what they <i>can</i> do. Anderson finished with 17 and 9, Vasquez had a double double with 12 points and 13 assists; Gordon 17 and Davis had one of his best games, with 20 points and 8 rebounds in 28 minutes. All in all, a dangerous team.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, back at the Lopez family, Robin admits that yes, he is jealous about Brook's all-star selection. "I'm a little jealous; what NBA player doesn't want to be an All-Star?" Robin said Monday. "But I'm happy for him. He deserves it." But he won't let him off, or vice versa.</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/hornets.pdf" target="_blank">New Orleans Hornets Game Notes</a> - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a> </li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130226/BKNNOH/gameinfo.html" target="_blank">Nets at Hornets - February 26, 2013</a> - STATS</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nola.com/hornets/index.ssf/2013/02/new_orleans_hornets_center_rob_8.html" target="_blank">Robin Lopez says mom will root for him in Tuesday's game against twin brother Brook</a> - Jimmy Smith - New Orleans Times-Picayune</li>
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<a href="http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/the-baffling-benching-of-brook-lopez/?ref=sports" target="_blank">The Baffling Benching of Lopez</a> - Howard Beck - New York Times<br>
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