Nets-Suns: Pregame Primer, Open Thread

Joe Johnson
Will the Nets need Joe Cool again? (AP)
Joe Johnson
Will the Nets need Joe Cool again? (AP)

The 33-31 Nets will host the 37-28 Phoenix Suns for the only time this year.

Starting Lineup: Deron Williams, Shaun Livingston, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, Mason Plumlee.

Injury report: Kevin Garnett will miss his ninth straight game. Everyone else expected to play is available.

When & Where: 7:30 P.M. EST, Barclays Center, Brooklyn
Watch: YES Network
Listen: CBS WFAN 660 AM, 101.9 FM