With the NBA on hiatus — which NBA commissioner Adam Silver set at 30 days — and New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, placing a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, no Brooklyn Nets games will be played for the time being.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight major individual performances and key developments throughout Nets history:
When you think of former New Jersey Nets forward Keith Van Horn, his defensive play isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind.
But for one night while still wearing a New Jersey Nets uniform, Van Horn made his presence felt on the defensive end.
On March 26, 1999, Van Horn blocked six shots in the Nets’ 100-91 loss to the Indiana Pacers (full box score). He would never block more than four shots in a game for the remainder of his career.
Van Horn finished second on the team in scoring with 22 points. He also had five rebounds.
Stephon Marbury led the Nets with 24 points. Kerry Kittle pitched in 15.
For Indy, Rik Smits (20) Reggie Miller (15), Antonio Davis (13), Mark Jackson (11), Travis Best (10) and Jalen Rose (10) each finished in double figures.