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 […]
Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie looks to build off game vs. Portland
The positive in the Nets' loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night was Spencer Dinwiddie. The guard has endured a slump since taking over the starting point guard role in Ben Simmons' absence, but finished with 19 points and seven assists for a team-high plus-12 points rating. He appeared to fill the void left […]
Nets’ spotty rim protection the latest reason why season is falling apart
The Nets were left speechless after a brutal 105-103 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, giving them their 14th loss in 17 games. Jacques Bourne admitted there must be reasons for his inability to play consistently for 48 minutes. However, allowing too many offensive rebounds and lack of paint protection were at the […]
Nets blow late lead, lose at buzzer in heartbreaker to Blazers
The Nets are turning tense minutes into stoppage time and turning blown leads into an art form. And this was heartbreaking. Brooklyn overcame a fourth-quarter cushion and lost 105-103 on Anfernee Simons' dagger in front of a crowd of 17,021 at the Moda Center. They led by as many as 11 points, and with a […]