Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The Nets are tanking and are hurt, the Suns are disappointing and the result was not pretty (again.) The first time we ushered Kevin Durant back into the building that he labeled “The ‘Clays” almost five years ago, it was a true welcome home party rather than the timid reunion we got tonight. There was a buzz in the air. A franchise … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways from Brooklyn Nets swing and miss at the Phoenix Suns
NBA Live Discussion: Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images KD returns to Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Nets play the second night of a back-to-back against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Will you cheer or will you boo? No matter. The Nets are only 2.5 games ahead of 14-seed Raptors. BACK 2 BACK | NETS: 14-30 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Opponent: Phoenix Suns Tune In: YES Network; WFAN … [Read more...] about NBA Live Discussion: Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns preview: Second night of prodigal returns
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images With trade rumors flying, the Phoenix Suns arrive in Brooklyn wondering when they might meet up with Jimmy Butler. Surprisingly enough, the Mikal Bridges return game was a basically an unpleasant outing between New York’s crosstown rivals. Neither team could throw a rock in the ocean. When games are like this, sheer talent mixed with … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns preview: Second night of prodigal returns
Brooklyn Nets come up short in improbable, awkward comeback against New York Knicks, lose 99-95
Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images Mikal Bridges’ return to Barclays Center went largely unnoticed, and the basketball matched that malaise. And somehow, the Nets had a golden chance to steal a win. After returning from a six-game road trip where, frequently battered by injuries, they went 1-5, the Brooklyn Nets had their chance to shine on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets come up short in improbable, awkward comeback against New York Knicks, lose 99-95
3 Takeaways as Brooklyn Nets give the New York Knicks a good run for their money
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Garden, er, Barclays Center was fairly quiet tonight, perhaps because the Knick fans who showed up thinking it’d be a blowout. Not so fast. The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are never on the same page. Despite calling the same province home, these cross-town operations never seem to prosper at the same time. Ironically, the last two … [Read more...] about 3 Takeaways as Brooklyn Nets give the New York Knicks a good run for their money