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- 25% It was a rough night for Carmelo Anthony. He finished the game with 19 points, but it took him 5-20 shooting to get there. Lionel Hollins’ defensive preparation showed tonight, as the Nets gave him few easy looks, especially from within 15 feet.
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- 2 For 2 surgically repaired ankles. It was the Deron Williams Show in Round 1 of Nets-Knicks this season: Williams looked spry as he attacked opposing guards off the dribble and had great lift on his jumper. He finished the game with 29 points and 6 assists on 10-15 from the floor, including 7-10 from the line.
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- 4 It was a balanced effort for the Nets, as 4 players scored in double figures on the night (Deron Williams, Brook Lopez, Joe Johnson, and Mirza Teletovic), all of them getting there by the end of the first half. With as many capable scorers that the Nets have, they may find themselves as a top-10 team in offensive efficiency by the end of the season.
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- 9 After a poor outing against Minnesota on Wednesday night, Brook Lopez bounced back and had himself a ballgame on Friday. His 20 points are pretty customary, but it was his 9 rebounds that showed his aggression and willingness to bang inside with opposing bigs.
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- 22 It was a 3-point barrage in Brooklyn as the two teams combined for 22 three-pointers in just 43 attempts.
