Let's make this clear: Reggie Evans got hit in the mouth, lost a tooth, kept going for the rebound, played until a dead ball, then walked off the court to get the blood cleaned off so he could keep playing. Reggie Evans is tougher than you.

My favorite part of the video: the reactions from YES announcers Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel when Evans takes the tooth out and puts it right in front of them.

Evans finished the 105-96 Brooklyn Nets victory with 14 points and 20 rebounds. It was his 9th 20-rebound game, which leads the league. After the game, he put a gold-plated grill into his mouth and walked out without speaking to reporters.

 

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Going to go "The Difference" style for tonight's recap -- one bullet point for each point in the margin of victory -- because if you think this game deserves a real recap, you may not have been watching:... MORE →

 

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Reggie Evans isn't known for his dunks, but this is his third one in about a week, and it came with Josh McRoberts trying to contest him. Who is this rebounding maniac?

Watch:

 

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The 43-32 Brooklyn Nets take on the 76-0 18-58 Charlotte Bobcats tonight in Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Here's three things to watch.... MORE →

 

The 43-32 Brooklyn Nets play the 18-58 Charlotte Bobcats in what will be another important game for Brooklyn in terms of playoff seeding. Therefore, you know what that means: another chance to play The BK Game Streak and 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 "Deron Williams & Brook Lopez will combine to score 65 or more points." If you think that Deron Williams and Brook Lopez will combine to score 65 or more points, select "YES." If you think that Deron Williams and Brook Lopez will combine to score less than 65 points, select "NO."

For the record: Deron Williams and Brook Lopez's combined points per game averages this season is 37.7 PPG. This season, Deron Williams has scored 30 or more points six times with his season high being a 42 point effort against the Washington Wizards in which he hit 11 of 16 threes. Brook Lopez has scored 30 or more points in three games this season with his season high being a 38 point effort against Dallas just a few weeks ago. In that contest against Dallas, Williams and Lopez combined to score 69 points: the only time this season they have combined for 65 or more points.

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!

 

Check out the advanced box score from last night's 99-78 Nets victory here.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Gerald Wallace seems to have a knack for games like this: after blocking three dunks in one game against the Chicago Bulls in December, Wallace bested that mark Wednesday night, blocking a season-high five shots against the Charlotte Bobcats -- three layups, a dunk, and what appeared to be a post-up attempt by Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts. Watch:

 

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Grade the Game At Any Time!

Tonight: The 34-26 Brooklyn Nets have had a few days off after an embarrassing weekend that saw them lose back-to-back games by double digits, and come into Charlotte tonight to take on the 13-47 (read: bad) Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats have lost seven straight games, the last four by an average of over 26 points per game, and hold the league's worst record.

The BK Game Streak: Today marks game 8 of "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. Ian Eagle and Jim Spanarkel are on the call. The game is radio simulcast on WFAN, and in Spanish on WADO.

More on tonight's game, including injuries and stats, after the jump... MORE →

 

Deron Williams, Ben Gordon

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The 34-26, somewhat sliding Brooklyn Nets travel to Charlotte tonight to take on the 13-47 Charlotte Bobcats, proprietors of the worst record in the NBA. These teams were connected near the trade deadline, after a report that the Bobcats were interested in Nets forward Kris Humphries in exchange for guard Ben Gordon, but a deal never went down, and both players remained with their respective teams. Here's three things to watch in tonight's game.... MORE →

 

The 34-26 Brooklyn Nets are in Charlotte tonight, taking on a team that has the dubious honor of being the worst team in the NBA for two years running. After last year's 7-59 record in the lockout-shortened season, the Bobcats have improved substantially, increasing their record all the way to 13-47. That's almost double the wins in less time!

The Nets have been in a bit of a slide recently, losing two embarrassing games over the weekend to the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks, and the Bobcats seem like the type of medicine an ill team would like to ingest. But, and don't stop me if you've heard this cliche before because you totally have, that's why they play the games.

Joining me to help figure out what's going on in Charlotte -- and why tonight's game might be a tad closer than we expect -- is Spencer Percy from ESPN TrueHoop Charlotte Bobcats blog Queen City Hoops. Earlier today, I helped QCH with their preview of the game, so if you'd like to see my thoughts on tonight's matchup, go check it out by clicking on these here words.

Also: don't forget to play The BK Game Streak (above). Onward!

Spencer Percy on the Charlotte Bobcats

 
Devin: The Bobcats are bad, in so many ways. Do you have hope that a) they have a chance tonight, and b) that they're on the right track, and if so, why?

Spencer:... MORE →