The Nets were already big underdogs going into Sunday’s game, but it just got a bit harder. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will sit out against the Golden State Warriors after spraining his right ankle in team practice Saturday afternoon. Hollis-Jefferson had made 14 consecutive starts before spraining the ankle, which also gave him problems in preseason. As […]
Nets catch a break: Klay Thompson OUT
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will sit out Saturday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with back stiffness, the team announced before the game. Brandon Rush will start in his place. Thompson is the team’s second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry, averaging 15.2 points per game for the undefeated Warriors and hitting 38.6 percent of […]
Nets-Warriors: What 2 Watch 4
The Brooklyn Nets are 1-8 and just dropped a heartbreaker by two points to the Sacramento Kings. The Golden State Warriors are 10-0 and eight of their ten wins have come by double-digits. The two teams play tonight at 10:30 P.M. EST. It’s safe to say the Nets aren’t exactly heavy favorites. Despite that, you […]
The Right Way of Building the Nets
They say you can’t rebuild here, as New Yorkers demand instant results and a winner. They don’t have the patience to endure a potentially long and painful process. It’s not that they want it now, but yesterday. This misconception has been plaguing New York sports teams for what seems like an eternity. It’s a big […]
Brooklyn Nets open homestand against Warriors juggernaut
Hello Brooklyn! After the All-Star break interrupted an eight-game road trip, the Nets (24-33) will begin a five-game home stand tonight against the Golden State Warriors (46-11). It’s their first game at Barclays Center since the 92-88 win over the Knicks on February 6, and the 24 days between home games marks the longest stretch […]
Here’s Mason Plumlee’s Dunks From The NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Hey, so here’s both of Mason Plumlee’s dunks Saturday night in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. The first was assisted on by fellow Duke alumnus Kyrie Irving, who threw the ball off the side of the backboard to Plumlee, who pulled it under and around the rim for a reverse slam. It came with a […]
All-Star Weekend Set to Bring Excitement Back to Brooklyn Next Week (SPONSORED POST)
By TiqIQ It’s been an underwhelming season in Brooklyn, but the Nets can hang their hat on the upcoming All-Star Weekend, which is set to invade the Barclays Center for the Rising Stars Challenge and All-Star Saturday Night. While Brooklyn’s Big-3 of Williams, Johnson and Garnett has failed to win in a relatively weak Eastern […]
Warriors Hold Off Fatigued Nets
Good morning! The Nets are 4-4. Here’s how, and why:
New coach Steve Kerr has no shortage of weapons in Golden State.
Mason Plumlee stars in garbage time as USA routs Slovenia, 119-76
In the latest installment of Mason Plumlee Travels The Universe, the USA Men’s National Basketball Team slayed the Dragic brothers, defeating Slovenia 119-76 in the Quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup in Barcelona, Spain Tuesday. The Americans improved to a perfect 7-0, and will now play Lithuania in the semifinals of the tournament on Thursday. […]
How To Watch Mason Plumlee Scrimmage With Team USA
Want to watch Brooklyn Nets forward Mason Plumlee scrimmage with the rest of Team USA? Here’s how.
Nets, Warriors battle of competing styles
BY SAM LACHOW Brooklyn Nets Breakdown Golden State Warriors 25-27 Record 33-22 5-5 Last 10 Games 6-4 103.1 Points scored per 100 possessions 104.1 104.6 Points allowed per 100 possessions 99.3 93.9 Possessions per game 98.8 45.1% Field goal percentage 45.8% 36.7% Three-point percentage 38.0% 47.7% Rebound percentage 51.3% 15.3% Turnover percentage 16.0% Joe […]
