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Brilliant Nets fan gets black jersey signed in… black pen

Posted on: March 30th, 2013 by Max Weisberg No Comments

 

For the guy in this black Brooklyn Nets jersey in the video below, his night didn't quite go as planned. Not only did his team get blown out by 22, but he, along with the rest of the Pepsi Center, missed out on an opportunity to receive free tacos if the Nuggets scored 110 points (they scored 109).

As you'll see in the video below, just as a bit of good luck comes this guy's way: he gets the attention of Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams to ask for an autograph. But, Williams takes a black sharpie from the fan and proceeds to sign on the fan's... black jersey. Take a look:

I blame the fan for this. How do you bring a black sharpie with a black jersey? He doesn't seem too upset that the signature didn't come out as planned. Cool, bro.

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Well That Was Bad: Nuggets 109, Nets 87 (Game Grades)

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 3 Comments

 


Deron Williams POINT GUARD

Any chance he can get some more PRP treatment, ASAP?

Gerald Wallace SMALL FORWARD

I saw he hit a three-pointer from above the corner in the first half. Did he play at all other than that?

Brook Lopez CENTER

Ugh... This was bad. Just really bad. Couldn't seem to find his touch inside and got burned on pick-and-rolls and by Koufos inside. Nets pick-and-roll coverage is predetermined by matchup, but Lopez's coverage seemed to be predetermined by his own lethargy.

Andray Blatche POWER FORWARD

Definitely outplayed Lopez tonight: had some nice plays that kept the game within striking distance in the fourth quarter, including one shooting guard-esque crossover and stepback jumper.

Keith Bogans SHOOTING GUARD

Awful.

MarShon Brooks SHOOTING GUARD

Shot poorly but didn't think he had a poor overall game, at least compared to his teammates.

Reggie Evans POWER FORWARD

For the second straight game, Evans was the team's best overall player. The difference? The Blazers aren't the Nuggets.

Tyshawn Taylor POINT GUARD

Was forced in early due to foul trouble to C.J. Watson and didn't do anything to make it seem like he should stick.


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Video: MarShon Brooks with a pretty putback slam

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

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Top 20 Rep Your Nets of the Week (3.25.13)

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by raya lim No Comments

 

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Nets vs. Nuggets, 9:00 P.M. EST:
TBG Open Thread

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

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Tonight: The 42-29 Brooklyn Nets, five games into their eight-game, 17-day road trip thanks to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey taking over Barclays Center, take on the 49-24 Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Nuggets have won 17 straight games at home and recently had a 15-game winning streak snapped. The Nets are 4-1 so far on the road trip, winning their past two games despite not having Joe Johnson -- albeit against inferior competition.

The BK Game Streak: Play "The BK Game Streak," where you can build a streak of wins along the betting line over the course of the season. Three prizes will be awarded at the end of the year, with first prize a $200 Amazon Gift Card. Log in with Facebook to get started, vote in the box above, and good luck!

Watch & Listen: Tonight's game is broadcast on YES Network. Ryan Ruocco and Jim Spanarkel are on the call. The game is also broadcast on ESPN. The game is radio simulcast on WFAN, and in Spanish on WADO.

Out: For Brooklyn, Joe Johnson is OUT for the third straight game as he rests his sore quad. Keith Bogans will again start in his place. The Nuggets are without point guard Ty Lawson, the team's offensive catalyst, and rely on the ageless Andre Miller to start in his place.

Starting Lineups:
Denver Nuggets: Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried, Kosta Koufos (83 minutes, minutes, +/- +12.5 per 100 possessions)
Brooklyn Nets: Deron Williams, Keith Bogans, Gerald Wallace, Reggie Evans, Brook Lopez (60 minutes, +/- +22.9 per 100 possessions)

Advanced Statistics:
Denver Nuggets: 107.2 offensive rating (4th), 102.2 defensive rating (11th), 97.59 possessions per game (2nd)
Brooklyn Nets: 104.4 offensive rating (9th), 103.4 defensive rating (17th), 90.83 possessions per game (29th)

Go Nets!

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From The Mile High:
Can The Nets Steal One in Denver?

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Brook Lopez, Kosta Koufos, Ty Lawson

Rap Game Brook Lopez Face. (AP)

The 42-29 Brooklyn Nets have already guaranteed a record over. 500 this season, a .500 record on this road trip, a spot in the playoffs, and a career month for Reggie Evans. The next challenge for them: a tough 49-24 Denver Nuggets team, one that recently won 15 games in a row and has an outstanding 32-3 record in Denver. The Nuggets will be without starting point guard and speed demon Ty Lawson, which will hurt their chances, but similarly the Nets' Joe Johnson is doubtful after missing two straight games with a quad contusion.

Joining us to talk about the Denver Nuggets is the incomparable Matt Moore, senior NBA Blogger for CBS Sports and editor emeritus of Hardwood Paroxysm. Matt is notorious for both knowing everything about the NBA and absolutely nothing at the same time, and we argue often, because he argues often with everyone. One of the best NBA-related follows in the world.

Along with his Nuggets expertise, Moore recently conducted an interview with Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, and he's given us a sneak peek of what to expect in the questions. Really outstanding.

And, as always: The BK Game Streak is up. Get to playin'.

Onward!

Devin: The Nuggets and Nets are probably as different stylistically as any two teams in the NBA. How do the Nuggets function on offense/defense, and how do they match up with Brooklyn?

Moore: ... MORE →

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Nets vs. Nuggets: The BK Game Streak!

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

The Nets are in Denver tonight to take on the Denver Nuggets, and along with a shot to continue the good fortune on this road trip is a shot for your fortune too: another opportunity at The BK Game Streak and a chance to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card!

The game is as simple as it sounds:

1. The contest relies on a standard betting line for each game. (Note: you must be logged into Facebook to play.) To make your prediction, select YES or NO to agree or disagree. For example: today's line is "Denver will beat Brooklyn by 5 or more points." If you think Denver will win by five or more points, select "YES." If you think Denver will win by four or fewer points, or Brooklyn will pull off the upset, select "NO."

For the record: The Nuggets are 49-24, fourth in the Eastern Conference, and on a two-game losing streak after a 15-game winning streak that nobody noticed because the Miami Heat were in the midst of a 27-game winning streak. They will also be without star point guard Ty Lawson. The Nets are 42-29, fourth in the Eastern Conference, and are 4-1 on their Circus road trip. Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson is doubtful with a quad contusion.

2. String together wins and try to get the longest streak of correct predictions before the end of the NBA regular season. Follow game results on the leaderboard on the right sidebar.

At the end of the season, we'll award three prizes to the players with the best three streaks: The Gold Net Trophy (longest streak) and a $200 Amazon Gift Card will be awarded to first place, the Silver Net Trophy (second-longest streak) and a $50 Amazon Gift Card to second place, and the Bronze Net Trophy (third-longest streak) $25 Amazon Gift Card and a Bronze Net Trophy to third place.

Read more rules for the contest here.

Good luck!

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Mirza Teletovic Talks War, Love, Basketball, and Life with Alyonka Larionov

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Max Weisberg No Comments

 

In a fabulous interview with Barclays Center TV host Alyonka Larionov, Brooklyn Nets forward Mirza Teletovic talks about everything from the Bosnian War, basketball, his lack of playing time, his children, and life's essentials. The 27-year old rookie also talks about how adjusting to US life has been difficult at times, but that he will continue to stick with it and work harder to make things work.

As we've seen on previous episodes of "The Association," Teletovic talks about living through the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a child. He tells of how the war has not allowed him to take things for granted and how his father does not allow him to complain about anything in the present day. Teletovic, who married at 21, also talks about his family life, noting that his kids are still adjusting to this area.

On his lack of playing time, Teletovic seems to have a great understanding of why he has received little court-time this season. He says he often likes to put himself in head coach P.J. Carlesimo's shoes and understands that with NBA veterans such Reggie Evans and Kris Humphries playing the PF position, that it's hard to crack the rotation as a rookie.

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While You Play 5-on-5, Reggie Evans Rebounds 2-on-2

Posted on: March 29th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Reggie Evans

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Imagine you're playing 2-on-2 with a few friends in your local gym/playground/hoop/trash can to 16. (Or 14. Or 20. Or whatever your local rules are. But for this, let's imagine it's an even number.) Your team wins, and you scored 8 of your team's points. Pretty good, but your friend also scored 8, and assuming you shot roughly the same, it's safe to say you guys split the duties pretty evenly.

Now instead of a 2-on-2, imagine it's a 5-on-5. You still score 8 points, and the rest of your team combined scores 8 points too. Again assuming you're not dirt-roading the offense by needlessly chucking, that's a much different story -- there's a clear distinction between effectively how you scored and how everyone else did.

What does this have to do with Reggie Evans?... MORE →

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WATCH: Every One of Reggie Evans’s 22 Points & 26 (Or Was It 25?) Rebounds On His Career Night

Posted on: March 28th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 1 Comment

 

Watch every one of Reggie's career-high tying 22 points and career-high 26 rebounds, along with a bonus highlight or two, as he led the Brooklyn Nets in a 111-93 blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on the best night of his career.... MORE →

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Unnamed Nets teammate wanted Reggie Evans benched, Evans responded with career month

Posted on: March 28th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 3 Comments

 

Reggie Evans, Blake Griffin

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Brooklyn Nets starting power forward Reggie Evans has been no stranger to criticism -- his otherworldly rebounding acumen and solid defensive understanding aside, Evans's offensive struggles have been well-documented here and elsewhere -- but it appears that criticism spread to the bench earlier this season, when a teammate asked Carlesimo to remove Evans from the game -- and Evans overheard... MORE →

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Photo: Now above the main entrance at Barclays Center

Posted on: March 28th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 


Courtesy of my iPhone

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