Nets’ rebounding struggles late proved costly in Knicks loss
Typical of late for the Nets, they fell victim to yet another fourth-quarter collapse Tuesday night against the Knicks, as the team continues to struggle to complete a 48-minute game. This became further evidence. Brooklyn has led in the final quarter in four of the past five games, including overcoming a 15-point deficit against the […]
Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle propel Knicks to tight win over Nets
This one went according to script. The Nets took an early lead. The Knicks bullied them until late. At the end of the game, the Knicks came from behind to win 108-103 in front of a capacity crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center. The venue may have been Manhattan rather than Brooklyn, but the audience […]
Nets still waiting for Ben Simmons to make long-awaited return
The Nets returned to their home base in Brooklyn and provided updates on injured Ben Simmons and Dayron Sharpe. And it looks like the two still have a few hurdles to clear before they can suit up again. Simmons will miss at least the next three games. However, he worked out during Tuesday's shootaround and […]
Nets didn’t make adjustments when ‘kryptonite’ was exposed during late collapse
The Nets started the second half of the season with their worst loss in years. And it coincided with the worst collapse in a generation. Against the Clippers on Sunday, the Nets took an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter and surrendered the final 22 points in an embarrassing implosion. This tied for the largest […]
Nets’ Cam Johnson stuck in uncharacteristic shooting slump
The Nets are in a slump as a team. But no player has slumped as much as Cam Johnson. The sweet-shooting forward has averaged just 9.6 points over the past seven games, posting an uncharacteristic shooting split of .333/.267/.556, a team-worst minus-3.3. As the best pure shooter on the Nets roster, those numbers are impressive. […]
Lakers could be interested in Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie
LOS ANGELES — Spencer Dinwiddie broke out of his slump with this trip to the West Coast. It's pure coincidence that the Los Angeles native is reportedly being traded to his hometown Lakers. The newspaper reported that each team had contacted the Nets regarding the availability of a point guard. Matt Moore, currently of Hardwood […]
Nets aim for Los Angeles sweep after dominant Lakers win
LOS ANGELES — Brooklyn suffered a loss Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Nets aim to not start their next game when they return Sunday afternoon. “We can breathe a little bit. But we have to be ready to do it again against the Clippers,” Dennis Smith Jr. said. “We won and we did what […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton put up good fight against Anthony Davis
LOS ANGELES — Nic Claxton didn't just stop Anthony Davis from dominating the Nets as usual Friday night. He matched the Lakers' All-Star play-for-play in the Brooklyn win. The young center scored 22 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the floor, grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds, blocked several shots and was plus-8 in 32 minutes, 43 […]
Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith blocking out trade deadline chatter
LOS ANGELES — The NBA's silly season is getting underway. That means players will see their names in trade rumors and reports. Several nets are currently living through that situation. Dorian Finney-Smith is one of them. But the veteran forward is determined to keep his head down and get on with what's important. “It's always […]
Nets bust out of slump with huge road win over Lakers
LOS ANGELES — The Nets faced a gut check. And I finally found the courage to do it. Brooklyn snapped its worst slump of the season, at least temporarily, with a stunning 130-112 upset victory over the Lakers before a packed crowd of 18,997 at Crypto.com Arena. “I don't think it's taken effort for our […]