NetsDaily - Game 63: Broolyn Nets @ Atlanta HawksThe most comprehensive source for news about the Brooklyn Nets.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50989/nd-fav.png2013-03-11T07:47:05-04:00http://www.netsdaily.com/rss/stream/38466472013-03-11T07:47:05-04:002013-03-11T07:47:05-04:00Brooklyn Embrace of JJ Impresses Smith
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<p>Josh Smith likes idea of Brooklyn, but it's not happening</p> <p>Unless there's some secret route no one is aware of, <span>Josh Smith</span> won't be headed to Brooklyn anytime soon. That train left the station at the trade deadline when the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> deemed the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> offer of <span>Kris Humphries</span>, <span>MarShon Brooks</span> and a pick (or the rights to <span>Bojan Bogdanovic</span>) unworthy and kept the 6'9" power forward in Atlanta.</p>
<p>That aside, Smith likes the embrace hes seen his former teammate receive in Brooklyn and thinks the Nets are a viable option for free agents if and when the Nets get out from under the luxury tax.</p>
<p>"That’s what he was to us – a guy that we can give the ball to in the late seconds and he would deliver," Smith told Stefan Bondy. "He’s on a bigger stage now because it’s Brooklyn, it’s a bigger market. So it’s more magnified than what it was here. But he always had that in his game. It’s good to see him successful this season."</p>
<p>He, like other free agents, has noticed what Mikhail Prokhorov --and Barclays Center-- has meant to the franchise now that they're out of New Jersey and in Brooklyn. But not for him.</p>
<p><b>"</b>That’s a pretty good team," Smith said about Brooklyn. "They have a lot of talent. The organization has definitely been turned around by the owner they have. They’re a good team. We’re a good team too. Who knows what would have happened, but it didn’t happen. I’m here. So I just have to focus on what I can do in order for us to keep succeeding and keep getting better."</p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/nets/2013/03/josh-smith-discusses-the-nets-free-agency-the-difficulties-of-playing-in-atlanta" target="_blank">Josh Smith discusses the Nets, free agency, the difficulties of playing in Atlanta</a> - Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/11/4088758/josh-smith-sees-brooklyn-as-attractive-landing-spot-for-free-agentsNet Income2013-03-09T21:17:39-05:002013-03-09T21:17:39-05:00Nets Beat Hawks, 93-80; Win Three in a Row
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<p>How'd that post-<span>Deron Williams</span> record-breaking hangover work out for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a>, you ask?</p>
<p>No bad, not bad at all. After brushing off an early struggle on the offensive side of the ball -- and a <span>Johan Petro</span> run! -- the Nets quickly got themselves into a comfortable rhythm and built/carried a double-digit lead from early in the second quarter until the end of the game, resulting in a 93-80 win.</p>
<p>Key stat: Nets with 20 assists and just nine turnovers.</p>
<p>Yes, it was Petro who led the Hawks early, scoring six of the team's first nine points. The Nets, on the other hand, didn't make a field goal until about four minutes into the game. While Williams, the star of Friday night's game, didn't score a single point until just over eight minutes into the game. He did get hot late in the quarter, scoring seven points and hitting one three -- I know, <i>only</i> one.</p>
<p>The Nets did get a little lucky early with <span>Al Horford</span> picking up two fouls in the first six minutes, but when you consider Petro was playing Horford-esque, scoring 10 points (a season high) in the first, helping the Hawks tie the game up at 23-23 after one, you can say the Hawks were a bit lucky themselves.</p>
<p>In the second quarter, the Nets' defense really stepped up, limiting the Hawks to 14 points. And had they themselves been able to take care of the ball (7 turnovers), they might have had a bigger lead than 51-37. Still, they shot 50 percent in the half and went from being down 11 to up by 14. They battled, for sure.</p>
<p>Enter, the third quarter, where the Nets have had their issues this season, and tonight had an opportunity to really put the Hawks away early.</p>
<p>While the Hawks made a run, closing to within 11, the Nets responded by going to <span>Brook Lopez</span> in the paint and watching as he worked Petro in the paint. And when the Hawks countered by putting <span>Ivan Johnson</span> on him, he continued to put on a show, scoring 14 points in the quarter, helping the Nets to a 19-point lead.</p>
<p>After three, they led 76-57. Game over.</p>
<p>One interesting note, the Nets had a 21-point lead in the 4th quarter, yet we did not see <span>MarShon Brooks</span> until the 4-minute mark in the fourth quarter, when the game was absolutely out of hand. The rotation seems to have shrunk from 10 to nine guys, with Brooks seemingly out of it. Something we'll keep an eye on.</p>
<p>Blatche was hot tonight, scoring 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting and four steals, while Williams followed up his epic performance against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> with 17 points and six assists in 34 minutes.</p>
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<p><i><b>For more on the Hawks, see: <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Peachtree Hoops</a></b></i></p>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130309/BKNATL/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpgt%255B0021200927%255D%23nbaGIboxscore" target="_blank">Nets at Hawks - March 9, 2013 - Box score</a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/09/0021200927-bkn-atl-1h.nba">Nets vs.Hawks: First half (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/09/0021200927-bkn-atl-play1.nba">Smith to Petro (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/09/0021200927-bkn-atl-play2.nba">Petro Jams Again (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/09/0021200927-bkn-atl-play3.nba">Johnson Down the Lane (Video)</a> - NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/09/0021200927-bkn-atl-play4.nba">Blatche's Steal and Take (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/10/0021200927-bkn-atl-play6.nba">Teague's Hoop and Harm (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nba.com/video/games/hawks/2013/03/10/0021200927-bkn-atl-play5.nba">Horford Follows His Shot (Video) </a>- NBA.com</li>
<li> <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2013030901">Lopez, Blatche lead Nets past Atlanta, 93-80 </a>- George Henry - AP</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25700521" target="_blank">Carlesimo discusses 93-80 win over Atlanta (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25700527" target="_blank"> Lopez discusses Brooklyn's win over Hawks (Video)</a> - YES Network</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.yesnetwork.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=25700279" target="_blank">Blatche discusses win over Hawks (Video)</a> - Sarah Kostuk - YES Network<br>
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<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/lopez-d-will-blatche-lead-nets-lethargic-hawks-article-1.1284182">Brook Lopez, Deron Williams and Andray Blatche lead Brooklyn Nets past lethargic Atlanta Hawks </a>- Stefan Bondy - NY Daily News</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-finally-win-in-atlanta-after-five-year-drought-1.4785890?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Nets finally win in Atlanta after five-year drought</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/people-are-still-buzzing-about-deron-williams-three-barrage-1.4785835" target="_blank">People are still buzzing about Deron Williams' three barrage</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/lopez-blatche-lead-nets-past-atlanta-93-80-1.4785726" target="_blank">Lopez, Blatche lead Nets past Atlanta, 93-80</a> - Rod Boone - Newsday</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/10/sports/basketball/deron-williams-directs-nets-to-victory-at-atlanta.html?_r=0" target="_blank">Deron Williams Directs Nets to Victory at Atlanta</a> - Ray Glier - New York Times<br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/nets/deron_leads_nets_past_hawks_ssd8ZuD6QFs0PmydJwt10N?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Nets&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Deron Williams leads Brooklyn Nets past Atlanta Hawks, 93-80</a> - Tim Bontemps - New York Post<br>
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<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9207/rapid-reaction-nets-93-hawks-80">Rapid Reaction: Nets 93, Hawks 80 </a>- Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York</li>
<li> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/9210/nets-click-in-atlanta-notch-third-straight-win" target="_blank">Nets click in Atlanta, notch third straight win</a> - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York<br>
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<li> <a href="http://thebrooklyngame.com/three-straight-big-wins-nets-93-hawks-80-game-grades/" target="_blank">Three Straight Big Wins: Nets 93, Hawks 80 (Game Grades) </a>- Devin Kharpertian - The Brooklyn Game</li>
<li> <a href="http://snynets.com/blog/rapid-recap-nets-93-hawks-80/" target="_blank">Rapid Recap: Nets 93, Hawks 80 </a>- John Paolantonio - SNY Nets</li>
<li> <a href="http://brooklynfans.com/2013/03/kings-of-the-road-nets-win-in-atlanta/" target="_blank">Kings of the Road: Nets Win in Atlanta </a>- Ian Parfrey - Brooklyn Fans</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.netstakeover.com/2013/03/nets-at-hawks-recap-another-big-win.html" target="_blank">Nets at Hawks Recap: Another Big Win</a> - Ed Boulanger - Nets Take Over</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/3/9/4084800/nets-vs-hawks-final-score">Nets vs. Hawks final score: Atlanta hits wall in 93-80 loss </a>- Kris Willis - Peachtree Hoops</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.tiqiq.com/nba/brooklyn-nets-tickets?pubid=1011026" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets Tickets</a> - TiqIQ</li>
<li> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/9/4082338/game-thread-brooklyn-nets-atlanta-hawks-7-00-p-m">First half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/9/4084476/2nd-half-game-thread-nets-hawks#comments" target="_blank">Second half game thread</a> - NetsDaily</li>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/9/4084390/nets-hawks-score-final-recap-2013Tom Lorenzo2013-03-09T20:06:22-05:002013-03-09T20:06:22-05:002nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Hawks
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<p>Despite the 10-point performance from <span>Johan Petro</span> in the first quarter, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Nets</a> were able to rebound and carry a 51-37 lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> at halftime.</p>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/9/4084476/2nd-half-game-thread-nets-hawksTom Lorenzo2013-03-09T18:30:03-05:002013-03-09T18:30:03-05:00Game Thread: Nets @ Hawks, 7:00 p.m.
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<p>Catch up on the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Hawks</a> at <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Peachtree Hoops</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 63</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/500177/atl_current.gif" target="_blank"><img class="photo" src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/500177/atl_current_medium.gif" alt="Atl_current_medium"></a> <br id="1362833016439"> </center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center>36-26<br>15-13 on the road</center></td> <th align="center" width="20"></th> <td width="240"><center>34-27<br>19-10 at home</center></td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>March 9, 2013</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>Philips Arena</strong></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>7:00 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>Jeff Teague</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>Devin Harris</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>Josh Smith</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>Al Horford</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>Johan Petro</span></td> </tr> <tr><th align="center" bgcolor="silver" colspan="3"><strong>Previous Meeting</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">Jan. 18</td> <td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/18/3892416/hawks-nets-final-score-2013-recap" target="_blank">Nets 94, Hawks 89</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">Jan. 16</td> <td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.netsdaily.com/2013/1/16/3884840/final-atlanta-hawks-run-away-from-brooklyn-nets-109-95" target="_blank">Hawks 109, Nets 95</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">88.4 (30)</td> <th align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td width="240">92.1 (13)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">106.3 (10)</td> <th align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td width="240">104.8 (18)</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" width="240">105.5 (14)</td> <th align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td width="240">104.0 (9)</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/9/4082338/game-thread-brooklyn-nets-atlanta-hawks-7-00-p-mTom Lorenzo2013-03-09T08:29:40-05:002013-03-09T08:29:40-05:00Nets, Hawks Battle for East Seeding
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<p>The Nets are coming off wins against the East's worst. The Hawks lost to the East's hottest team in OT.</p> <p>At some point Friday night, Boeing 737's carrying the Nets and Hawks were flying, if not side-by-side then along the same route south to Atlanta. The Nets were no doubt on the more exhilarating flight, coming off a historic win at Barclays Center while the Hawks had to be a bit down. They lost in overtime to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Celtics</a>, missing an opportunity at the end of regulation to end Boston's nine-game winning streak at TD Garden.</p>
<p>Saturday, the two teams will battle in Atlanta, a contest between teams in the fourth and sixth seeds in the East. A Nets win would also give them a 2-1 edge over the Hawks with a game to go. With the Nets owning a number of tiebreakers against several conference teams, that won't be unimportant come April.</p>
<p>The Hawks played well enough to win, playing a hot Celtics team, but <span>Paul Pierce</span> carried Boston to the win, scoring 27 and dishing the winning assist to <span>Jason Terry</span>. Atlanta played without <span>Zaza Pachulia</span> and <span>Ivan Johnson</span>, both of whom are questionable for the Nets as well. They started <span>Johan Petro</span> (oh yes, they did) and he could go up against <span>Brook Lopez</span> as well Saturday. Petro scored two points and grabbed four rebounds.</p>
<p>Atlanta was carried by <span>Josh Smith</span> with 32, <span>Jeff Teague</span> with 26 and <span>Al Horford</span> with 22 and 13. The Hawks have lost four of their last five. But three of those four losses were to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Lakers</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Nuggets</a> and Celtics, all of whom are hot. The other loss was to the lowly <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Suns</a>.</p>
<p>The Nets, of course, are coming off two wins against two of the NBA's worst teams. As P.J. Carleismo pointed out post-game, <span>Deron Williams</span> phenomenal game covered up some nagging issues, including inconsistency from the second unit. Still, a Nets win and a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">Knicks</a> loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Jazz</a> would put the Nets a game and a half behind the Knicks for the division lead.</p>
<p>The game will be <span>Joe Johnson</span>'s second in Atlanta since the Hawks traded him to the Nets. In his first, back on January 16, he scored 15 points, shooting only 4-of-15, 0-of-4 from three.</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/hawks.pdf" target="_blank">Atlanta Hawks Game Notes</a> - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> <br>
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<li> <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20130309/BKNATL/gameinfo.html" target="_blank">Nets at Hawks - March 9, 2013</a> - Nicolino DiBenedetto - STATS</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/petro-gets-first-start-with-hawks/nWmfH/" target="_blank">Petro gets first start with team</a> - Chris Vivlamore - Atlanta Journal-Constitution</li>
<li> <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/3/9/4082324/nets-vs-hawks-time-tv-radio-info-preview" target="_blank">Nets vs. Hawks time, TV, radio info and preview</a> - Chris Willis - Peachtree Hoops<br>
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https://www.netsdaily.com/2013/3/9/4082352/brooklyn-nets-atlanta-hawks-battle-for-seeding-in-georgiaNet Income