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Nets problems go far beyond fatigue

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

 

"Fatigue," Jason Kidd said after the game, scrawling another excuse for another lackluster Brooklyn Nets performance, one where they gave up a franchise-record nineteen three-pointers and 114 total points, all either in the paint, from beyond the arc, or at the free throw line.

"No one quit. It's fatigue," Kidd said, after benching most of his starters for the entire second half after losing the first 24 minutes by a score of 66-40.

There are reasons to point to fatigue. The Nets have had a brutal road schedule so far, with no back-to-back games at home and three road trips of at least two games. The Nets played a back-to-back, the first game on the road, before taking off to Houston on the Thanksgiving holiday. But it's shortsighted and reductive to blame the Nets' issues on the tryptophan in their system.

They haven't been fatigued for sixteen games. They've been bad.
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The Three Keys To Nets-Rockets,
Starring The Giant Comics Lover In The Middle

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

 


 
Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard (AP)

At 4-11, the Brooklyn Nets aren't very good. They're at the bottom of the NBA in defensive efficiency and their offense isn't much better. Three players skipped the team's two-game road trip with injuries, and a fourth missed seven straight games heading into tonight.

Here's three things to watch on the floor that aren't soda as they take on the 11-5 Houston Rockets.
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Nets travel to Houston to see what might have been

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

 

Dwight Howard

Former imaginary Brooklyn Net Dwight Howard & the Houston Rockets host Brooklyn. (AP)

One day after the NBA fined coach Jason Kidd roughly the median family income for spilled soda, the 4-11 Brooklyn Nets land in Texas to take on the 11-5 Houston Rockets, led by one man that the Nets desperately tried to acquire two seasons ago.
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Soon-to-be-former Nets assistant Mario Elie tells Dwight Howard to “come to Texas” to play for the Rockets

Posted on: June 22nd, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 2 Comments

 

Here's Mario Elie's exact quote, if you can't get the video to play:

"Hopefully, Dwight Howard, you've got to come down to Texas, man. No state taxes, ain't no pressure down here. You don't have to worry about LA, Hollywood, or Brooklyn. Texas is great. The fans are terrific down here. We support. We're not like the Miami fans leaving when the game's not even over. (laughs) We stay until the end here in Houston. Come on down to Texas, Dwight."

Elie is currently a Brooklyn Nets assistant coach, listed alongside Popeye Jones, Doug Overton, and Patrick Spurgin (technically a player development coach). With new Brooklyn head coach Jason Kidd looking to build a bench with significant coaching experience, all four may not make it to next season. Elie's mind is elsewhere -- even if Elie doesn't end up with the Rockets organization, he played for the team from 1993-98.

As for Howard, the Nets have no shot to acquire him anyway -- they're over the cap and can't sign him outright, and can't do a sign-and-trade since they're above the luxury tax apron; the team would need to shed about $30 million in salary just to get there. Not happening.

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“#Nets need Joe Johnson”: Shorthanded Loss in Tweets & Pix

Posted on: February 22nd, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

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Nets vs. Rockets, 7:30 P.M. EST:
TBG Open Thread

Posted on: February 22nd, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Grade the Game At Any Time!

Tonight: After beating the Bucks in back-to-back contests, snapping a 13-game losing streak against Milwaukee, the 33-22 Brooklyn Nets play host to the 30-26 Houston Rockets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Rockets are fresh off a 122-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, who hold the league's third-best record, after a night in which James Harden scored 46 points while taking just 19 shots.

The BK Game Streak: Today marks game 3 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 "The Birdman" Eagle and Greg "The Wear Brooklyn At" Anthony are on the call. The game is radio simulcast on WFAN, and in Spanish on WADO.

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The BK Game Streak, Round 3: Nets vs. Rockets

Posted on: February 22nd, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Today's game marks round 3 of "The BK Game Streak," where you can build a streak predicting how well the BrooklynNets will do in each game for 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 statement is: "Brooklyn will beat Houston by 2 or more points." If you think the Nets will win tonight's game by 2 points or more, select "YES." If you think they'll lose or win by just one, select "NO."

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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“I dont think I’ve ever seen worse defense in my life.. #Nets”:
Nets-Rockets in Tweets & Pix

Posted on: January 27th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

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Rockets 119, Nets 106: Advanced Box & Reaction

Posted on: January 27th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Check out the advanced box score from last night's 119-106 Brooklyn Nets loss to the Houston Rockets here

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Nets loss a sign of systemic issues

Posted on: January 26th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 8 Comments

 

James Harden, Deron Williams

Williams reacts to his ejection. (AP)

For the second straight away game, the Brooklyn Nets faced a Western Conference opponent in said Western Conference opponent's house, and for the second straight away game, the Brooklyn Nets left the court an embarrassed loser, this time the recipient of a 119-106 blowout at the hands of the Houston Rockets in Houston. The Rockets kept a respectable distance between themselves and Brooklyn throughout, building a 13-point lead at the half and not allowing the Nets within eight for the remainder of the game. The Nets were beat soundly -- Chandler Parsons flirted with a triple-double, James Harden led all scorers with 29 points, and Omer Asik lazed up a 20-16. Deron Williams led the Brooklyn Nets with 27 points (20 in the first quarter) and 11 assists, but his frustration boiled over in the final minute, leading to an ejection.

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Nets vs. Rockets:
TBG Open Thread

Posted on: January 26th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian 2 Comments

 

James Harden

James Harden (AP)

Grade the Game at Any Time!

Tonight: The 26-17 Brooklyn Nets, fresh off a 101-77 laugher loss against the Memphis Grizzlies last night, travel to Houston to take on the 23-22 Houston Rockets at 8 P.M. EST in Toyota Center. The Rockets are 2-1 after lulling through a seven-game losing streak, while the Nets were 12-2 in the P.J. Carlesimo era until losing the Memphis game.

Watch & Listen: The game is broadcast on YES Network. Chris Carrino & Jim Spanarkel are on the call. The game is radio simulcast on WFAN, and in Spanish on WADO.

Out: Nobody for Brooklyn -- Deron Williams suffered a quad contusion against Memphis, but it won't keep him out today. Similarly, the Rockets are at full strength.

More on tonight's matchup after the jump.
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Nets @ Rockets: Three Things To Watch

Posted on: January 26th, 2013 by Devin Kharpertian No Comments

 

Deron Williams, Jeremy Lin

Round 3... but Round 1 in new uniforms. (AP)

The Houston Rockets host the Brooklyn Nets at 8 P.M. tonight in Houston. Here are three things to watch out for in tonight's contest:... MORE →

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