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Kenny Atkinson promised pregame that the Brooklyn Nets would one day “break through.” “You’re just waiting for that, like ‘When is that gonna happen?’ And you look at it like, ‘Man, is it ever going to happen?’ I’m sure Jordi is going, ‘Man, everyone is saying it’ll happen,’” he said in answer to our Lucas […]
It wasn’t pretty by any stretch, but the Cleveland Cavaliers did enough to end their brief two-game losing streak. They defeated the Brooklyn Nets 106-102 thanks to strong performances from James Harden and Jarrett Allen. Cleveland got off to a good start. They exerted their sizeable talent advantage early on as they opened up an […]
Look at the cover photo and realize how quickly life comes at you. Kenny Atkinson coaching James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen for one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the rebuilding Nets have lost seven straight entering Sunday’s matinee affair. That’d be the worst in the Conference if not for Chicago’s […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to break their two-game skid as they head to New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets. I’ll be in the comments throughout the game sharing my thoughts. Feel free to join in on the conversation and let your voice be heard in the comments below. Go Cavs!
It was close, until it wasn’t. The Brooklyn Nets hung around for about a half, but the Boston Celtics separated themselves from the Nets and cruised to a 37 point win. The streak is now at seven losses in a row. The opponent tonight is climbing the charts in the Eastern Conference. The Cleveland Cavaliers […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to snap their two-game losing streak as they finish off their three-game road trip against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon. Cleveland has lost their last two games without the services of either Donovan Mitchell (groin) or James Harden (thumb). They will still be without Mitchell, but Harden could be […]
The Portland Trail Blazers ran into one of the hottest teams in the NBA this morning (well, it was morning in Portland, anyway) and should have treated themselves to brunch instead. The Charlotte Hornets beat Portland 109-93 behind Brandon Miller’s 26 points. Jrue Holiday scored 25 for the Blazers. Here are a few observations from […]
The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets met in an early Saturday matchup today. Each carried identical 29-31 records into the game on the back of plucky hustle with lineups still in process. The contrast between the two could not have been greater once the ball went up. Though defenses remained largely intact, Portland’s offense […]
The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets are lighting up your Saturday morning with fresh NBA action! One half is gone. The second awaits. Talk about the conclusion of the game with fellow fans right here! Here’s the important info on the matchup in case you need it: Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) at Charlotte Hornets […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have drawn an extra-early game versus the Charlotte Hornets today. Portland has been up and down lately, beating teams that are starting the NBA’s annual tanking process, tending to fall to better opponents. The Hornets are one of the tweener franchises on the schedule. They’re definitely trying to win, with success […]
1. Dominant Shooting Display Coming off of Boston’s lowest scoring output of the season against the Denver Nuggets at only 84 points, the Celtics came back home to TD Garden and set a new season-high in points with 148 against the Brooklyn Nets. Boston did this with some historic shooting, going 52-78 (67%) from the […]
During Nikola Vučević’s Boston Celtics debut, both sides struggled. Three weeks ago marked the beginning of Vučević’s acclimation, and since then, his synergy has begun to take shape. It was a stark contrast on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Vučević’s offensive instincts kicked in, and decisively; he wasn’t hesitant. He was constantly in motion, […]
What: Charlotte Hornets (29-31) (12-16 home) vs Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) (13-16 away) When: 1:00pm Eastern Where: Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network (without Eric and Dell), NBA League Pass Outfitting: Hornets–Association (white), Trail Blazers–City (black/teal) Game Lines: Hornets -7.5, Hornets money line -310, O/U 229.5 Injuries:Hornets: None (huhhh???) Trail Blazers: […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview: Game 61 first appe...
When the Brooklyn Nets first played the Boston Celtics this season, I wrote about how both teams were at or near the same competitive skill level. After all, it was way back in late November and Boston was a mediocre 7-7. They sat just two spots ahead in of Brooklyn in the East, and were […]
The Portland Trail Blazers continue their five-game road trip Saturday against the streaking Charlotte Hornets. Tip-off is scheduled for early afternoon in North Carolina, making it a rare 10 a.m. game for fans back in the Pacific Northwest. Let’s take a closer look at the matchup. The Blazers Report The story for the Blazers is […]
The Nets had come into TD Garden losers of 6 in a row on Friday night, they left losers of 7 in a row. The Celtics beat the Nets in blowout fashion, 148-111 behind a big 28 point game from Jaylen Brown. Only Jayson Tatum missed this one for the Celtics. They started the group […]
The Nets have now lost six straight games after a 16-point loss vs. San Antonio Spurs. Given the circumstances — 15-43 record, second night of back-to-back, and a tough opponent in Boston — it’s hard for any Nets fan to feel confident heading into this one. The Celtics are surprising the world yet again and […]
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija is doubtful to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday morning due to lower back injury management, while starting center Donovan Clingan is questionable to play as he continues to deal with an illness, the organization announced on Friday. Avdija has missed Portland’s last two games due to […]
A lot is going on in Long Island! Even before Friday morning’s moves that sent Grant Nelson to Brooklyn on a 10-day, returned Ben Saraf to the big club, and sent Drake Powell to the G League, the Nets’ G League affiliate lost a tight one, 119-116, to the Grand Rapids Gold Thursday night at […]
The party rolls on. The Brooklyn Nets hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night at Barclays Center. The Nets put up a fight, but the Spurs were too much to handle and gave the Nets their sixth consecutive loss. The opponent tonight has a solid hold on the second seed in the Eastern Conference. […]
Coming off a comeback win against the Toronto Raptors, the Spurs traveled to the Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets. From the start of the game, the Spurs started hot and did not slow down. They outscored the Nets 36-22 in the first quarter, and led by as much as 22 in the […]
There’s something about the number 11. I was born on the 11th. I grew up with the German soccer novel “11 Freunde müsst ihr sein”. Later came “11 Freunde”, a wonderful monthly magazine about soccer culture. But if I’m being honest, my favorite association with the number 11 has nothing to do with soccer at […]
Kon Knueppel made eight threes to race past Keegan Murray for most threes ever made by a rookie as the Charlotte Hornets cruised past the Indiana Pacers, 133-109. The Summary The Hornets were shaky to start. They chucked up a bunch of threes and Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball turned the ball over repeatedly as […] The post Recap/Analysis: Kon Knueppel breaks record, Hornets beat Pacers first appeared on At The Hive .
The Spurs extended their winning streak to 11 and secured a perfect record in February. They dominated from start to finish on their visit to Brooklyn, often playing amazing team ball, with seven players reaching double digits on their way to a 126-110 victory. After a disaster of a game at times in terms of […]
Victor Wembanyama steps out of the visitors’ locker room, hunches through the tunnel, and Barclays Center greets him with a shriek. A mass circles the east end of the court as the Alien starts to warm up. Rarely is a nickname — bland it may be — this fitting. Wemby clutches a basketball, balancing on […]