The Toronto Raptors (13-15) play against the Brooklyn Nets (8-8) at Barclays Center
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday December 14, 2021
Toronto Raptors 129, Brooklyn Nets 131 (Final/OT)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“I just try to do what’s required — I want to win … Whatever I got to do … Imma do.”
⁃Kevin Durant on playing 40+ minutes tonight again. – 10:29 PM
“I just try to do what’s required — I want to win … Whatever I got to do … Imma do.”
⁃Kevin Durant on playing 40+ minutes tonight again. – 10:29 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant admitted the #Nets could’ve “punted this game.” But he said he’s proud of the fight they showed. Added the fact so many guys were out made him even more determined and excited to play with/for the youngsters. #NBA #Raptors – 10:29 PM
Kevin Durant admitted the #Nets could’ve “punted this game.” But he said he’s proud of the fight they showed. Added the fact so many guys were out made him even more determined and excited to play with/for the youngsters. #NBA #Raptors – 10:29 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“I don’t remember ever playing with four rookies on the floor.”
⁃Kevin Durant on playing with a lineup with him and four rookies tonight. – 10:28 PM
“I don’t remember ever playing with four rookies on the floor.”
⁃Kevin Durant on playing with a lineup with him and four rookies tonight. – 10:28 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Kevin Durant admits he wants everyone on the team back. He also admits that he misses them. – 10:27 PM
Kevin Durant admits he wants everyone on the team back. He also admits that he misses them. – 10:27 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Kevin Durant also says,
“I knew I was going to play this morning.” – 10:27 PM
Kevin Durant also says,
“I knew I was going to play this morning.” – 10:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kevin Durant says he’s proud of how the Nets responded to what was a whirlwind of a day today. Said they easily could’ve punted the game in the wake of all of the COVID tests today, but was very excited with how the Nets handled it all. “Words can’t describe how proud I am.” – 10:26 PM
Kevin Durant says he’s proud of how the Nets responded to what was a whirlwind of a day today. Said they easily could’ve punted the game in the wake of all of the COVID tests today, but was very excited with how the Nets handled it all. “Words can’t describe how proud I am.” – 10:26 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Kevin Durant says,
“I’m so proud to just be apart of this group (Nets) and to play with these young dudes.” – 10:26 PM
Kevin Durant says,
“I’m so proud to just be apart of this group (Nets) and to play with these young dudes.” – 10:26 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant said he’s very proud of this win, especially with the young guys. Admits he’s gassed. – 10:26 PM
Kevin Durant said he’s very proud of this win, especially with the young guys. Admits he’s gassed. – 10:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant: “We could have easily punted this game but we saw an opportunity to get better.” #Nets – 10:25 PM
Kevin Durant: “We could have easily punted this game but we saw an opportunity to get better.” #Nets – 10:25 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Kevin Durant says,
“I can’t even explain how I feel … We down seven players and we could’ve easily punted this game.” – 10:25 PM
Kevin Durant says,
“I can’t even explain how I feel … We down seven players and we could’ve easily punted this game.” – 10:25 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Absolute scenes in BK
@qatarairways pic.twitter.com/AAGu12ZkCV – 10:24 PM
Absolute scenes in BK
@qatarairways pic.twitter.com/AAGu12ZkCV – 10:24 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Kessler Edwards says,
“Steve (Nash) just told me just trust myself.” – 10:22 PM
Kessler Edwards says,
“Steve (Nash) just told me just trust myself.” – 10:22 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said he’d be speaking too soon when asked if the Nets would pursue replacement players for the five guys in protocol. Said the next few days will determine a lot. – 10:21 PM
Steve Nash said he’d be speaking too soon when asked if the Nets would pursue replacement players for the five guys in protocol. Said the next few days will determine a lot. – 10:21 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I’m not sure he realized who was guarding him. He was just in his good spot and into his good move and he just finished him off.” – Nurse on Barnes going at Durant – 10:21 PM
“I’m not sure he realized who was guarding him. He was just in his good spot and into his good move and he just finished him off.” – Nurse on Barnes going at Durant – 10:21 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“He’s a physical, athletic, strong defender — We’ve always liked him. We see a great future for him.”
⁃Steve Nash on David Duke Jr. – 10:20 PM
“He’s a physical, athletic, strong defender — We’ve always liked him. We see a great future for him.”
⁃Steve Nash on David Duke Jr. – 10:20 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets were close to not being able to play this game if KD hadn’t been able to go. Steve Nash: “But Kevin wanted to play.” – 10:20 PM
#Nets were close to not being able to play this game if KD hadn’t been able to go. Steve Nash: “But Kevin wanted to play.” – 10:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on how the Nets decided whether Kevin Durant would play tonight: “We had to debate it. We had to debate Kevin’s situation. Obviously, we’re talking about franchise player. We don’t want to risk it… In the end, Kevin really wanted to play.” – 10:20 PM
Steve Nash on how the Nets decided whether Kevin Durant would play tonight: “We had to debate it. We had to debate Kevin’s situation. Obviously, we’re talking about franchise player. We don’t want to risk it… In the end, Kevin really wanted to play.” – 10:20 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nurse said nobody expressed concern about playing tonight. He hopes the rest of the Nets and Raptors continue to test negative. – 10:19 PM
Nurse said nobody expressed concern about playing tonight. He hopes the rest of the Nets and Raptors continue to test negative. – 10:19 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“Kevin (Durant) wanted to play even under these conditions and he was rewarded.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kevin Durant’s ankle injury going into the game. – 10:19 PM
“Kevin (Durant) wanted to play even under these conditions and he was rewarded.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kevin Durant’s ankle injury going into the game. – 10:19 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Steve Nash says,
“Patty (Mills) has added so much to our franchise — Just his spirit and winning attitude … It’s off the charts.” – 10:17 PM
Steve Nash says,
“Patty (Mills) has added so much to our franchise — Just his spirit and winning attitude … It’s off the charts.” – 10:17 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
All heart and soul in the borough tonight. pic.twitter.com/GbExrsIHPj – 10:15 PM
All heart and soul in the borough tonight. pic.twitter.com/GbExrsIHPj – 10:15 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Steve Nash confirms Blake Griffin diving for the ball showed just how bad he wanted this win. – 10:14 PM
Steve Nash confirms Blake Griffin diving for the ball showed just how bad he wanted this win. – 10:14 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“They had every reason to find a way out — Those young guys picked up the slack .. Most importantly they didn’t fold.”
⁃Steve Nash on the Nets performance tonight. – 10:14 PM
“They had every reason to find a way out — Those young guys picked up the slack .. Most importantly they didn’t fold.”
⁃Steve Nash on the Nets performance tonight. – 10:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kevin Durant, who was questionable to play tonight and wasn’t ruled in officially until less than an hour before tip, then proceeded to go for 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in 48 minutes to lead the Nets to an overtime victory. – 10:14 PM
Kevin Durant, who was questionable to play tonight and wasn’t ruled in officially until less than an hour before tip, then proceeded to go for 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in 48 minutes to lead the Nets to an overtime victory. – 10:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD tonight:
34 PTS
13 REB
11 AST
in 48 MINS
That’s the most minutes he’s played in a single-OT regular season game since he was with OKC in 2014. pic.twitter.com/gKGDQy3lr2 – 10:14 PM
KD tonight:
34 PTS
13 REB
11 AST
in 48 MINS
That’s the most minutes he’s played in a single-OT regular season game since he was with OKC in 2014. pic.twitter.com/gKGDQy3lr2 – 10:14 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
KD was FIRED UP dapping up the G League guys. He finishes with 34 points, 13 rebounds, & 11 assists.
“Good f****ing win man!” pic.twitter.com/CJeXlRLCI4 – 10:13 PM
KD was FIRED UP dapping up the G League guys. He finishes with 34 points, 13 rebounds, & 11 assists.
“Good f****ing win man!” pic.twitter.com/CJeXlRLCI4 – 10:13 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Scottie Barnes tonight:
23 PTS
12 REB
5 AST
7-13 FG
3-5 3P
He overtakes T-Mac as the youngest Raptor with a 20/10/5 game in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/O1c8O028Dy – 10:12 PM
Scottie Barnes tonight:
23 PTS
12 REB
5 AST
7-13 FG
3-5 3P
He overtakes T-Mac as the youngest Raptor with a 20/10/5 game in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/O1c8O028Dy – 10:12 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Can’t fault the effort, but that’s a lot of good looks Raptors didn’t convert. Opportunity missed. – 10:12 PM
Can’t fault the effort, but that’s a lot of good looks Raptors didn’t convert. Opportunity missed. – 10:12 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors lose 131-129 in OT, off now until Saturday, got killed on the glass and by a horrid first half – 10:11 PM
Raptors lose 131-129 in OT, off now until Saturday, got killed on the glass and by a horrid first half – 10:11 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“For us to play that way, it shows the potential.”
⁃Patty Mills on everyone on the Nets stepping up despite having only 8 players available. – 10:10 PM
“For us to play that way, it shows the potential.”
⁃Patty Mills on everyone on the Nets stepping up despite having only 8 players available. – 10:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Patty Mills tonight:
30 PTS
10-20 FG
7-14 3P
That’s a season-high in points for him. pic.twitter.com/AyE91EkcOv – 10:09 PM
Patty Mills tonight:
30 PTS
10-20 FG
7-14 3P
That’s a season-high in points for him. pic.twitter.com/AyE91EkcOv – 10:09 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Scottie Barnes was soooooo close to stealing that game in Brooklyn – 10:09 PM
Scottie Barnes was soooooo close to stealing that game in Brooklyn – 10:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Not often that you can point to one glaring reason why a team loses a game. Tonight, it’s easy. Rebounding. The Raptors were bested 60-41 on the glass. Brooklyn grabbed 19 offensive boards (including a big one late in OT) and scored 25 second-chance points. Ball game. – 10:08 PM
Not often that you can point to one glaring reason why a team loses a game. Tonight, it’s easy. Rebounding. The Raptors were bested 60-41 on the glass. Brooklyn grabbed 19 offensive boards (including a big one late in OT) and scored 25 second-chance points. Ball game. – 10:08 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The power of Two Way Contracts
David Duke Jr. and Kessler Edwards
27 points and 23 rebounds – 10:08 PM
The power of Two Way Contracts
David Duke Jr. and Kessler Edwards
27 points and 23 rebounds – 10:08 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes lose. 131-129 Nets. Fun game. Flat first half, too many offensive rebounds surrendered, poor late-game execution.
Barnes was sensational. – 10:08 PM
‘Topes lose. 131-129 Nets. Fun game. Flat first half, too many offensive rebounds surrendered, poor late-game execution.
Barnes was sensational. – 10:08 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
FINAL OT: Nets 131, Raptors 129
Kevin Durant (34 PTS, 13 REBS, 11 ASTS), Patty Mills (30 PTS, 7 3PM) & the Nets pulled out the win with all the odds stacked up against them. Their defense and activity on the glass was responsible for winning them this game along. What a finish. – 10:08 PM
FINAL OT: Nets 131, Raptors 129
Kevin Durant (34 PTS, 13 REBS, 11 ASTS), Patty Mills (30 PTS, 7 3PM) & the Nets pulled out the win with all the odds stacked up against them. Their defense and activity on the glass was responsible for winning them this game along. What a finish. – 10:08 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final in overtime: Nets beat the Raptors 131-129. Maybe the game of the year up to this point. Fun as hell. With just eight guys, KD nets a triple-double, six guys in double-figures and Patty Mills was clutch. Kessler Edwards and David Duke Jr. played like vets. – 10:07 PM
Final in overtime: Nets beat the Raptors 131-129. Maybe the game of the year up to this point. Fun as hell. With just eight guys, KD nets a triple-double, six guys in double-figures and Patty Mills was clutch. Kessler Edwards and David Duke Jr. played like vets. – 10:07 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
David Duke Jr. will need to fix his shot to stick, but the defense and rebounding have been a big factor tonight — 13 boards, six offensive, plus two blocks and two steals. – 10:06 PM
David Duke Jr. will need to fix his shot to stick, but the defense and rebounding have been a big factor tonight — 13 boards, six offensive, plus two blocks and two steals. – 10:06 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Blake Griffin fouled out on this play… 🧐
🎥 @NetsOnYES pic.twitter.com/VZWXYNQ9OE – 10:05 PM
Blake Griffin fouled out on this play… 🧐
🎥 @NetsOnYES pic.twitter.com/VZWXYNQ9OE – 10:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Rookie two-way guard David Duke Jr., who started in place of James Harden and hadn’t taken a free throw before tonight, gets his 13th rebound of the game and knocks down two to just about ice this one for Brooklyn with 10.3 to go. – 10:05 PM
Rookie two-way guard David Duke Jr., who started in place of James Harden and hadn’t taken a free throw before tonight, gets his 13th rebound of the game and knocks down two to just about ice this one for Brooklyn with 10.3 to go. – 10:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Two free throws give David Duke Jr. his first career double-double. He’s got 10 and 13. Nets up four with 10.3 seconds left. – 10:04 PM
Two free throws give David Duke Jr. his first career double-double. He’s got 10 and 13. Nets up four with 10.3 seconds left. – 10:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
David Duke has 13 rebounds for the Nets tonight. Talk about being ready for your moment and seizing it. – 10:04 PM
David Duke has 13 rebounds for the Nets tonight. Talk about being ready for your moment and seizing it. – 10:04 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Yet another Nets offensive rebound might be the dagger
Just unaware play. – 10:04 PM
Yet another Nets offensive rebound might be the dagger
Just unaware play. – 10:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
David Duke Jr. has 13 rebounds tonight and so many of them have been huge. – 10:03 PM
David Duke Jr. has 13 rebounds tonight and so many of them have been huge. – 10:03 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Think this might get overturned. Looked like FVV elbow caught Blake’s face before Blake’s hand-check caught FVV’s chest. – 10:02 PM
Think this might get overturned. Looked like FVV elbow caught Blake’s face before Blake’s hand-check caught FVV’s chest. – 10:02 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
I gotta think this Nets challenge has as good a chance to win as the Raptors one did – 10:01 PM
I gotta think this Nets challenge has as good a chance to win as the Raptors one did – 10:01 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Blake Griffin about to foul out with 52.7 seconds left. Nash challenging. I assume if it holds he’ll go with Claxton to close. – 10:01 PM
Blake Griffin about to foul out with 52.7 seconds left. Nash challenging. I assume if it holds he’ll go with Claxton to close. – 10:01 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Blake Griffin just picked up his sixth personal foul. He has officially fouled out. – 10:00 PM
Blake Griffin just picked up his sixth personal foul. He has officially fouled out. – 10:00 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
How many players have career years in their 13th NBA season? Patty Mills is such a fun player. Perennially underrated. – 9:59 PM
How many players have career years in their 13th NBA season? Patty Mills is such a fun player. Perennially underrated. – 9:59 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills hits a stepback fadeaway along the baseline. Nets up four 2:07 left. First basket in OT for someone not named Kevin Durant. Steve Nash was PUMPED when Nurse called timeout. – 9:57 PM
Patty Mills hits a stepback fadeaway along the baseline. Nets up four 2:07 left. First basket in OT for someone not named Kevin Durant. Steve Nash was PUMPED when Nurse called timeout. – 9:57 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
BROOKLYN IS ON A 8-0 RUN AND THERE’S 2 MINUTES REMAINING! NETS LEAD BY 4! – 9:57 PM
BROOKLYN IS ON A 8-0 RUN AND THERE’S 2 MINUTES REMAINING! NETS LEAD BY 4! – 9:57 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Curry moves atop the career list for 3-point makes. Scores a team-high 22 points as Warriors grunt their way to 105-96 win over Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 2-1 road trip, to Boston on Friday, Toronto on Saturday. – 9:56 PM
Curry moves atop the career list for 3-point makes. Scores a team-high 22 points as Warriors grunt their way to 105-96 win over Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 2-1 road trip, to Boston on Friday, Toronto on Saturday. – 9:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
David Duke Jr. is a basket off from his first career double-double. – 9:56 PM
David Duke Jr. is a basket off from his first career double-double. – 9:56 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
love the patience from pascal on that block knowing patty was using the body for separation first – 9:55 PM
love the patience from pascal on that block knowing patty was using the body for separation first – 9:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Maybe sounds crazy on a team with Siakam and VanVleet, but the Raptors need to get Barnes more touches in OT than they got in the last couple minutes of regulation. – 9:54 PM
Maybe sounds crazy on a team with Siakam and VanVleet, but the Raptors need to get Barnes more touches in OT than they got in the last couple minutes of regulation. – 9:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Blake Griffin is the only Net in foul trouble with five. Something to watch. – 9:54 PM
Blake Griffin is the only Net in foul trouble with five. Something to watch. – 9:54 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
That was some great D by Raps and just ice from Patty Mills. – 9:53 PM
That was some great D by Raps and just ice from Patty Mills. – 9:53 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Oh my GOODNESS Scottie Barnes😳
(📼 @Toronto Raptors)
pic.twitter.com/8pn2i2Zuqr – 9:53 PM
Oh my GOODNESS Scottie Barnes😳
(📼 @Toronto Raptors)
pic.twitter.com/8pn2i2Zuqr – 9:53 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors win again with defense. Steph Curry breaks the record, getting that storyline behind them. They’re 23-5, about to get two off days in New York before a Boston, Toronto back-to-back to close this road trip. – 9:53 PM
The Warriors win again with defense. Steph Curry breaks the record, getting that storyline behind them. They’re 23-5, about to get two off days in New York before a Boston, Toronto back-to-back to close this road trip. – 9:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Patty Mills drains a 3-pointer with 12 seconds to go as the shot clock was running down to tie the game, and Fred VanVleet – after no timeout from Nurse – misses a potential game-winning jumper. On to OT here in Brooklyn for two shorthanded teams, and Toronto playing on a b2b. – 9:52 PM
Patty Mills drains a 3-pointer with 12 seconds to go as the shot clock was running down to tie the game, and Fred VanVleet – after no timeout from Nurse – misses a potential game-winning jumper. On to OT here in Brooklyn for two shorthanded teams, and Toronto playing on a b2b. – 9:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Another tough end-of-game mid-range look for VanVleet. We’re going to OT. – 9:52 PM
Another tough end-of-game mid-range look for VanVleet. We’re going to OT. – 9:52 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Great late execution by Nets, turned down multiple chances at #Quack2 to get the 3 and tie the game, and finally got an open look for Mills. Pretty interesting that Brooklyn chose to close this with Duke and not Thomas. – 9:52 PM
Great late execution by Nets, turned down multiple chances at #Quack2 to get the 3 and tie the game, and finally got an open look for Mills. Pretty interesting that Brooklyn chose to close this with Duke and not Thomas. – 9:52 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
FINAL: Nets 120, Raptors 120
Kevin Durant (28 PTS, 12 REBS, 11 ASTS), Patty Mills (27 PTS, 7 3PM) & the Nets have the momentum. Brooklyn held the Raptors to 20 points in the fourth quarter and they almost sealed the deal, but missed some timely shots. – 9:52 PM
FINAL: Nets 120, Raptors 120
Kevin Durant (28 PTS, 12 REBS, 11 ASTS), Patty Mills (27 PTS, 7 3PM) & the Nets have the momentum. Brooklyn held the Raptors to 20 points in the fourth quarter and they almost sealed the deal, but missed some timely shots. – 9:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets have 8 players but have forced overtime against the Raptors, 120-120, in Brooklyn. Incredibly resilient showing by a shorthanded team with big-time performances from several rookies. – 9:52 PM
The Nets have 8 players but have forced overtime against the Raptors, 120-120, in Brooklyn. Incredibly resilient showing by a shorthanded team with big-time performances from several rookies. – 9:52 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
That was not good clock recognition by VanVleet and the Raptors. Overtime. – 9:51 PM
That was not good clock recognition by VanVleet and the Raptors. Overtime. – 9:51 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Free basketball! After a Mills 3 ties it and FVV misses a shot at the buzzer – 9:51 PM
Free basketball! After a Mills 3 ties it and FVV misses a shot at the buzzer – 9:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets-Raptors are tied at 120 heading to overtime. This is completely my fault everyone. I told @Brian Lewis a few minutes ago, “I hope we don’t go to OT.” I messed up. – 9:51 PM
Nets-Raptors are tied at 120 heading to overtime. This is completely my fault everyone. I told @Brian Lewis a few minutes ago, “I hope we don’t go to OT.” I messed up. – 9:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills ties it at 120 with 12.3 seconds left. WHAT A GAME. – 9:50 PM
Patty Mills ties it at 120 with 12.3 seconds left. WHAT A GAME. – 9:50 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kevin Durant has a triple double tonight against Toronto. He had 51 points on Sunday vs. Detroit. Nets say Durant is the first player in team history to have a 50-point game and a triple-double in consecutive games. Shorthanded Nets down 3 to Toronto with 1:10 to go in 4th. – 9:49 PM
Kevin Durant has a triple double tonight against Toronto. He had 51 points on Sunday vs. Detroit. Nets say Durant is the first player in team history to have a 50-point game and a triple-double in consecutive games. Shorthanded Nets down 3 to Toronto with 1:10 to go in 4th. – 9:49 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors win a challenge and Ed Malloy is now the fan base’s favourite ref – 9:48 PM
Raptors win a challenge and Ed Malloy is now the fan base’s favourite ref – 9:48 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant has played 42 minutes tonight and Patty Mills has played 37. Kessler Edwards has played 38. – 9:47 PM
Kevin Durant has played 42 minutes tonight and Patty Mills has played 37. Kessler Edwards has played 38. – 9:47 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse just challenged this foul call, and wins. Scottie Barnes knocked the ball away from Kevin Durant and, after initially being called for a foul, it’s wiped away. Jump ball at center court with Toronto up 3 with 1:10 to go. – 9:47 PM
Nick Nurse just challenged this foul call, and wins. Scottie Barnes knocked the ball away from Kevin Durant and, after initially being called for a foul, it’s wiped away. Jump ball at center court with Toronto up 3 with 1:10 to go. – 9:47 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
A casual stepback corner 3 pointer for Scottie Barnes ties this game up at 117 with 2 minutes to go. He’s been spectacular in this game. – 9:45 PM
A casual stepback corner 3 pointer for Scottie Barnes ties this game up at 117 with 2 minutes to go. He’s been spectacular in this game. – 9:45 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash calls timeout with 3:03 left. Nets lead 117-114. Brooklyn outscoring Toronto in the paint, on the fast break, the bench and second-chance points. Outrebounding Toronto by 16. – 9:43 PM
Nash calls timeout with 3:03 left. Nets lead 117-114. Brooklyn outscoring Toronto in the paint, on the fast break, the bench and second-chance points. Outrebounding Toronto by 16. – 9:43 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
I was as high on Scottie Barnes as anyone entering the draft but him turning into Sir Launchalot after 25 games wasn’t really something I envisioned. Just dribbled an ORB out to 3 pt line, turned and knocked it down like it was no big deal. – 9:42 PM
I was as high on Scottie Barnes as anyone entering the draft but him turning into Sir Launchalot after 25 games wasn’t really something I envisioned. Just dribbled an ORB out to 3 pt line, turned and knocked it down like it was no big deal. – 9:42 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Last night, the Raptors had 9 double-digit scorers. Tonight, they’ve got 4 players with 20+ points (VanVleet, Siakam, Trent, Barnes). – 9:41 PM
Last night, the Raptors had 9 double-digit scorers. Tonight, they’ve got 4 players with 20+ points (VanVleet, Siakam, Trent, Barnes). – 9:41 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills has 13 of his 24 points in this 18-4 run. #Nets take a 117-111 lead. – 9:39 PM
Patty Mills has 13 of his 24 points in this 18-4 run. #Nets take a 117-111 lead. – 9:39 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets rookies are showing out tonight. Next man up mentality in Brooklyn at all times. – 9:39 PM
The Nets rookies are showing out tonight. Next man up mentality in Brooklyn at all times. – 9:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Can’t give Mills (x2) and KD 3 clean looks on 1 possession. Rebounding rebounding rebounding. Nets have a 48-31 edge on the glass, and 15 offensive boards. – 9:39 PM
Can’t give Mills (x2) and KD 3 clean looks on 1 possession. Rebounding rebounding rebounding. Nets have a 48-31 edge on the glass, and 15 offensive boards. – 9:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash deals with attrition about as well as anyone. Had two key players, one franchise one pulled before tipoff and he has the Nets up six with eight guys. He could get something out of an all-mannequin lineup. – 9:39 PM
Steve Nash deals with attrition about as well as anyone. Had two key players, one franchise one pulled before tipoff and he has the Nets up six with eight guys. He could get something out of an all-mannequin lineup. – 9:39 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
15 offensive rebounds and 21 second-chance points for the Nets, who now lead by 6 – 9:39 PM
15 offensive rebounds and 21 second-chance points for the Nets, who now lead by 6 – 9:39 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
NETS LEAD BY 6! NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, JUST KNOW THIS TEAM MADE SURE TO PLAY THEIR HEARTS OUT! – 9:38 PM
NETS LEAD BY 6! NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, JUST KNOW THIS TEAM MADE SURE TO PLAY THEIR HEARTS OUT! – 9:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills with a 3 to put the Nets up six with 4:42 left. Brooklyn with multiple attempts on that possession. He’s got 24 points and six 3s. – 9:38 PM
Patty Mills with a 3 to put the Nets up six with 4:42 left. Brooklyn with multiple attempts on that possession. He’s got 24 points and six 3s. – 9:38 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
14th triple-double of @Kevin Durant’s career in the bag 📊 pic.twitter.com/8drVl4IFWy – 9:35 PM
14th triple-double of @Kevin Durant’s career in the bag 📊 pic.twitter.com/8drVl4IFWy – 9:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
All of the attention has (understandably) been on what’s happening both across town tonight and what’s going on with Brooklyn off the court, but this has turned into a wild game. A Patty Mills 3-pointer has put Brooklyn back in front 112-111 with 6 minutes to go in the fourth. – 9:35 PM
All of the attention has (understandably) been on what’s happening both across town tonight and what’s going on with Brooklyn off the court, but this has turned into a wild game. A Patty Mills 3-pointer has put Brooklyn back in front 112-111 with 6 minutes to go in the fourth. – 9:35 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills puts the Nets up 1-9-108 with seven left. Bangs his chest at the crowd in celebration. That’s his thing. – 9:31 PM
Patty Mills puts the Nets up 1-9-108 with seven left. Bangs his chest at the crowd in celebration. That’s his thing. – 9:31 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Pascal Siakam is low-key playing some of the best basketball of his career over the past month or so. – 9:31 PM
Pascal Siakam is low-key playing some of the best basketball of his career over the past month or so. – 9:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kessler Edwards with another 3. He’s got 15 points and eight rebounds on 60 percent shooting. Nets down three with 8:24 left. – 9:29 PM
Kessler Edwards with another 3. He’s got 15 points and eight rebounds on 60 percent shooting. Nets down three with 8:24 left. – 9:29 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Uhhh, not a Malachi Flynn vote of confidence here. The Raptors don’t play ’til Saturday (if then!), but yeesh. – 9:27 PM
Uhhh, not a Malachi Flynn vote of confidence here. The Raptors don’t play ’til Saturday (if then!), but yeesh. – 9:27 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Fred VanVleet is down on the court. Couldn’t tell what happened but he collided with Mills and was holding his face. – 9:24 PM
Fred VanVleet is down on the court. Couldn’t tell what happened but he collided with Mills and was holding his face. – 9:24 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
↔️ @Kessler Edwards coast to coast ↔️ pic.twitter.com/3UabJYssD8 – 9:24 PM
↔️ @Kessler Edwards coast to coast ↔️ pic.twitter.com/3UabJYssD8 – 9:24 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
VanVleet is down after taking an elbow to the face. #Nets #Raptors – 9:24 PM
VanVleet is down after taking an elbow to the face. #Nets #Raptors – 9:24 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kessler Edwards with 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting in just his third career NBA game. @talkhoops was a big fan of him in the draft. He’s done a little of it all tonight. Nets down five, early fourth. – 9:23 PM
Kessler Edwards with 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting in just his third career NBA game. @talkhoops was a big fan of him in the draft. He’s done a little of it all tonight. Nets down five, early fourth. – 9:23 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
I think Kessler Edwards might have taken more dribbles on that last transition push than in his entire career at Pepperdine. – 9:23 PM
I think Kessler Edwards might have taken more dribbles on that last transition push than in his entire career at Pepperdine. – 9:23 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
That was the opposite of the OKC 3rd quarter. The Raptors shot 73% (!!) and outscored Brooklyn 44-25. VanVleet had 16 of his 28 points. Siakam and Barnes (9 points apiece on a perfect 7-7 FG) went right at KD. 10-point Toronto deficit is now a 9-point lead going into the 4th. – 9:21 PM
That was the opposite of the OKC 3rd quarter. The Raptors shot 73% (!!) and outscored Brooklyn 44-25. VanVleet had 16 of his 28 points. Siakam and Barnes (9 points apiece on a perfect 7-7 FG) went right at KD. 10-point Toronto deficit is now a 9-point lead going into the 4th. – 9:21 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors hang 44 on the Nets in a quarter, up 100-91 going to the fourth. – 9:20 PM
Raptors hang 44 on the Nets in a quarter, up 100-91 going to the fourth. – 9:20 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets trail the Raptors 100-91. Kevin Durant is doing everything he can to keep the Nets in the game. He’s got 26 points, seven assists and eight rebounds. Nets have 16 turnovers for 20 points. Take that away and they’ve played a good game. – 9:19 PM
End of the third quarter: Nets trail the Raptors 100-91. Kevin Durant is doing everything he can to keep the Nets in the game. He’s got 26 points, seven assists and eight rebounds. Nets have 16 turnovers for 20 points. Take that away and they’ve played a good game. – 9:19 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
End of 3rd QTR: Nets 91, Raptors 100
Kevin Durant (26 PTS, 7 REBS, 6 ASTS), Nic Claxton (14 PTS) & the Nets couldn’t withstand a 44-point avalanche by Toronto in the third. The defense has to turn it up a notch before it’s too late or else this can be chalked up as a loss. – 9:18 PM
End of 3rd QTR: Nets 91, Raptors 100
Kevin Durant (26 PTS, 7 REBS, 6 ASTS), Nic Claxton (14 PTS) & the Nets couldn’t withstand a 44-point avalanche by Toronto in the third. The defense has to turn it up a notch before it’s too late or else this can be chalked up as a loss. – 9:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
I have no idea what the Raptors will ultimately become but it’s fun covering ’em because you have equally no idea what you’ll get game to game or half to half – 9:16 PM
I have no idea what the Raptors will ultimately become but it’s fun covering ’em because you have equally no idea what you’ll get game to game or half to half – 9:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant is out there with the rookies. Great ball movement on that last possession to get him a corner 3. – 9:16 PM
Kevin Durant is out there with the rookies. Great ball movement on that last possession to get him a corner 3. – 9:16 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
wow pascal dunked it on kd’s head and you could still see the bald spot – 9:16 PM
wow pascal dunked it on kd’s head and you could still see the bald spot – 9:16 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The emotion from the Raptors in the 3rdQ – Boucher, Barnes, Trent — hard to go wrong with that. – 9:13 PM
The emotion from the Raptors in the 3rdQ – Boucher, Barnes, Trent — hard to go wrong with that. – 9:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes checks out of the game after he and Kevin Durant banged their legs together. Barnes is up off the bench trying to stretch it out. He’s got 14-5-5 tonight, and the Raptors have suddenly surged in front of Brooklyn 92-84 late in the third. – 9:11 PM
Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes checks out of the game after he and Kevin Durant banged their legs together. Barnes is up off the bench trying to stretch it out. He’s got 14-5-5 tonight, and the Raptors have suddenly surged in front of Brooklyn 92-84 late in the third. – 9:11 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Knee on Knee, I think, for Barnes guarding Durant. Barnes checks out, but is on bench. – 9:11 PM
Knee on Knee, I think, for Barnes guarding Durant. Barnes checks out, but is on bench. – 9:11 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Even shorthanded, the Nets are getting whatever they want at the rim against the Raptors. They are outrebounding Toronto 35-21 and outscoring them in the paint 42-24. – 9:02 PM
Even shorthanded, the Nets are getting whatever they want at the rim against the Raptors. They are outrebounding Toronto 35-21 and outscoring them in the paint 42-24. – 9:02 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Skyhawks top Raptors 905, 118-108.
Jalen Johnson had 23 points, 13 rebound, 7 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals.
Skylar Mays had 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists.
Langston Galloway had 12 points and 7 assists in his debut. – 9:01 PM
Skyhawks top Raptors 905, 118-108.
Jalen Johnson had 23 points, 13 rebound, 7 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals.
Skylar Mays had 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists.
Langston Galloway had 12 points and 7 assists in his debut. – 9:01 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
James Harden, Bruce Brown placed in COVID protocols as #Nets outbreak worsens nypost.com/2021/12/14/jam… via @nypostsports – 8:53 PM
James Harden, Bruce Brown placed in COVID protocols as #Nets outbreak worsens nypost.com/2021/12/14/jam… via @nypostsports – 8:53 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
“We got another half” 🗣 @Gary Trent Jr. pic.twitter.com/bVCnCB4r54 – 8:44 PM
“We got another half” 🗣 @Gary Trent Jr. pic.twitter.com/bVCnCB4r54 – 8:44 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets lead 66-56 at the break, having looked to push the ball at every opportunity with the young legs. KD has 15 points, but Nic Claxton has a dozen in his most authoritative offensive game yet and Kessler Edwards has done a little of everything w/ 8 points & 7 boards. #Raptors – 8:39 PM
#Nets lead 66-56 at the break, having looked to push the ball at every opportunity with the young legs. KD has 15 points, but Nic Claxton has a dozen in his most authoritative offensive game yet and Kessler Edwards has done a little of everything w/ 8 points & 7 boards. #Raptors – 8:39 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
That’s a season-high 66 points in the first half ✅ pic.twitter.com/7qKWQFGL12 – 8:38 PM
That’s a season-high 66 points in the first half ✅ pic.twitter.com/7qKWQFGL12 – 8:38 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Brooklyn outscored the Raptors 38-22 in the paint and 20-6 in transition. They nearly doubled them up on the boards (33-17). How are they *only* up by 10 at the half? – 8:38 PM
Brooklyn outscored the Raptors 38-22 in the paint and 20-6 in transition. They nearly doubled them up on the boards (33-17). How are they *only* up by 10 at the half? – 8:38 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The Nets average 41.6 points in the paint per game, the second least in the NBA. Tonight they have 38 in the first half – 8:37 PM
The Nets average 41.6 points in the paint per game, the second least in the NBA. Tonight they have 38 in the first half – 8:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Raptors 66-56. Impressive half from Brooklyn given the short bench. Kevin Durant has 15, Nic Claxton has 12 and the rookies are having a coming out party. Nets bench outscoring the Raptors 17-13 despite just three reserves. – 8:37 PM
Halftime: Nets lead the Raptors 66-56. Impressive half from Brooklyn given the short bench. Kevin Durant has 15, Nic Claxton has 12 and the rookies are having a coming out party. Nets bench outscoring the Raptors 17-13 despite just three reserves. – 8:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors give up 66 points in a half, which is awful at any time, particularly galling tonight
Nets by 10 at the half – 8:37 PM
Raptors give up 66 points in a half, which is awful at any time, particularly galling tonight
Nets by 10 at the half – 8:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nets lead 66-56. Awful half from Raptors. Trent only one really keeping them in it. – 8:36 PM
Nets lead 66-56. Awful half from Raptors. Trent only one really keeping them in it. – 8:36 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
HALF: Nets 66, Raptors 56
Kevin Durant (15 PTS, 5 ASTS), Nic Claxton (12 PTS, 4 REBS) & the Nets are dominating on the glass. Brooklyn is outrebounding Toronto 33-17. 10 of them are offensive too. The Nets are also getting out in transition, scoring 20 points on the fast break. – 8:36 PM
HALF: Nets 66, Raptors 56
Kevin Durant (15 PTS, 5 ASTS), Nic Claxton (12 PTS, 4 REBS) & the Nets are dominating on the glass. Brooklyn is outrebounding Toronto 33-17. 10 of them are offensive too. The Nets are also getting out in transition, scoring 20 points on the fast break. – 8:36 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
From his length to his potential as a 3-and-D wing, there’s nothing not to like about Kessler Edwards. He just needs time. #Nets – 8:35 PM
From his length to his potential as a 3-and-D wing, there’s nothing not to like about Kessler Edwards. He just needs time. #Nets – 8:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nets by 5
Raptors have taken 22 threes in less than 22 minutes, which is a lot
They’ve made 5, which is a little – 8:29 PM
Nets by 5
Raptors have taken 22 threes in less than 22 minutes, which is a lot
They’ve made 5, which is a little – 8:29 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn’s 18-6 edge in fastbreak points already tied their highest fastbreak point total in any half this season. #Nets – 8:25 PM
Brooklyn’s 18-6 edge in fastbreak points already tied their highest fastbreak point total in any half this season. #Nets – 8:25 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Boy @Fred VanVleet had him turning like a dreidel on that close out 😂 pic.twitter.com/IZ2UKyJfbm – 8:21 PM
Boy @Fred VanVleet had him turning like a dreidel on that close out 😂 pic.twitter.com/IZ2UKyJfbm – 8:21 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Well, if there was ever a night for the Raptors to socially distance defensively… – 8:19 PM
Well, if there was ever a night for the Raptors to socially distance defensively… – 8:19 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets rookie big man Day’Ron Sharpe has 6 rebounds in 5 minutes including 3 OREBs. – 8:18 PM
Nets rookie big man Day’Ron Sharpe has 6 rebounds in 5 minutes including 3 OREBs. – 8:18 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead the Raptors 46-38. Day’Ron Sharpe has six rebounds in five minutes. The Nets can use more of that. They’re up 11 on the boards. Cam Thomas off to a slow scoring start but this Long Island Nets and the Aussie lineup is working. – 8:17 PM
Nets lead the Raptors 46-38. Day’Ron Sharpe has six rebounds in five minutes. The Nets can use more of that. They’re up 11 on the boards. Cam Thomas off to a slow scoring start but this Long Island Nets and the Aussie lineup is working. – 8:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nets by 8, should be 18 except they’re throwing the ball all over the gym – 8:17 PM
Nets by 8, should be 18 except they’re throwing the ball all over the gym – 8:17 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Day’Ron Sharpe and Scottie Barnes were high school teammates and Montverde. Raptors look totally flat. – 8:16 PM
Day’Ron Sharpe and Scottie Barnes were high school teammates and Montverde. Raptors look totally flat. – 8:16 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Kessler with CONFIDENCE! ☔️ @Kessler Edwards pic.twitter.com/nkFR0WEq7n – 8:15 PM
Kessler with CONFIDENCE! ☔️ @Kessler Edwards pic.twitter.com/nkFR0WEq7n – 8:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Through 15 minutes, Justin Champagnie has attempted a team-high 8 shots. The Nets are OK with this. – 8:14 PM
Through 15 minutes, Justin Champagnie has attempted a team-high 8 shots. The Nets are OK with this. – 8:14 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
I was going to ask, if McBride & Knox are playing ahead of him, what it would take for Kemba Walker to play again…
But given what’s happened w/ the Bulls & Nets, I guess I know the answer. – 8:14 PM
I was going to ask, if McBride & Knox are playing ahead of him, what it would take for Kemba Walker to play again…
But given what’s happened w/ the Bulls & Nets, I guess I know the answer. – 8:14 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills on the floor with all four rookies. He must feel young. – 8:13 PM
Patty Mills on the floor with all four rookies. He must feel young. – 8:13 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Even against this undermanned Nets team, Raptors looking like a banged up team in the 2nd night of a back-to-back. Step slow getting back in transition and closing out on shooters. Brooklyn shot 61% and had 11 fast-break points in the 1st Q. – 8:09 PM
Even against this undermanned Nets team, Raptors looking like a banged up team in the 2nd night of a back-to-back. Step slow getting back in transition and closing out on shooters. Brooklyn shot 61% and had 11 fast-break points in the 1st Q. – 8:09 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
stop us if you’ve seen this one before
🔨 @Nic Claxton 🔨 pic.twitter.com/nM7qshuzST – 8:09 PM
stop us if you’ve seen this one before
🔨 @Nic Claxton 🔨 pic.twitter.com/nM7qshuzST – 8:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton already has ten points, cracking double figures for the second time. #Nets – 8:07 PM
Nic Claxton already has ten points, cracking double figures for the second time. #Nets – 8:07 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets – playing minus seven players – shot 14-of-23 in the first quarter to lead the #Raptors 33-32. – 8:07 PM
#Nets – playing minus seven players – shot 14-of-23 in the first quarter to lead the #Raptors 33-32. – 8:07 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
That simple kick pass from Cam Thomas to Edwards for the 3 is big … it’s the play you wouldn’t see him make a year ago. If he actually passes once in a while the Nets are gonna end up with a nice player out of the 27th pick. – 8:06 PM
That simple kick pass from Cam Thomas to Edwards for the 3 is big … it’s the play you wouldn’t see him make a year ago. If he actually passes once in a while the Nets are gonna end up with a nice player out of the 27th pick. – 8:06 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
End of 1st QTR: Nets 33, Raptors 32
Nic Claxton (10 PTS), David Duke Jr. (6 PTS) & the Nets are shooting efficiently from the field at 61%. Still, they’re not applying enough pressure defensively & as a result, they’ve have only forced 2 turnovers. The Raptors have forced 5. – 8:06 PM
End of 1st QTR: Nets 33, Raptors 32
Nic Claxton (10 PTS), David Duke Jr. (6 PTS) & the Nets are shooting efficiently from the field at 61%. Still, they’re not applying enough pressure defensively & as a result, they’ve have only forced 2 turnovers. The Raptors have forced 5. – 8:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nets shoot 60.9 per cent from the field against wretched Toronto defence, up 1 after a quarter – 8:06 PM
Nets shoot 60.9 per cent from the field against wretched Toronto defence, up 1 after a quarter – 8:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Raptors 33-32. Impressive effort given the short bench. Claxton with 10, Durant and Duke with six each. Nets shooting 61 percent from the field. – 8:06 PM
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Raptors 33-32. Impressive effort given the short bench. Claxton with 10, Durant and Duke with six each. Nets shooting 61 percent from the field. – 8:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton leads all scorers with 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting. – 8:05 PM
Nic Claxton leads all scorers with 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting. – 8:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 2, which is better than being down 2 but allowing Nets to shoot 61 per cent from the field so far seems troubling – 8:01 PM
Raptors up 2, which is better than being down 2 but allowing Nets to shoot 61 per cent from the field so far seems troubling – 8:01 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Durant stays on the floor while Griffin and Duke get a break. Kessler Edwards and Cam Thomas are in with KD, Clax and Mills. – 8:00 PM
Durant stays on the floor while Griffin and Duke get a break. Kessler Edwards and Cam Thomas are in with KD, Clax and Mills. – 8:00 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tween Tween, @Pascal Siakam
@filayyyy 👀 pic.twitter.com/iT5J64uFGO – 8:00 PM
Tween Tween, @Pascal Siakam
@filayyyy 👀 pic.twitter.com/iT5J64uFGO – 8:00 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
That VanVleet 3 is one of the odder Ball Don’t Lie examples in recent memory. – 7:54 PM
That VanVleet 3 is one of the odder Ball Don’t Lie examples in recent memory. – 7:54 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
The Find. The Finish! @Fred VanVleet to @Chris Boucher pic.twitter.com/KG6zU6nRRT – 7:52 PM
The Find. The Finish! @Fred VanVleet to @Chris Boucher pic.twitter.com/KG6zU6nRRT – 7:52 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nets by 1 at first timeout; Raptors can get this one if bench group has same energy as last night; lot of that is going to land on Flynn, who has to play fast – 7:50 PM
Nets by 1 at first timeout; Raptors can get this one if bench group has same energy as last night; lot of that is going to land on Flynn, who has to play fast – 7:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead the Raptors 14-13 with 6:56 left in the first quarter. David Duke has made some plays on defense and has helped push the tempo. Nic Claxton with six early points all at the rim. – 7:50 PM
Nets lead the Raptors 14-13 with 6:56 left in the first quarter. David Duke has made some plays on defense and has helped push the tempo. Nic Claxton with six early points all at the rim. – 7:50 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
No choice but resilience.
Let’s get it, Nets fans! pic.twitter.com/ejH7VKtUiX – 7:38 PM
No choice but resilience.
Let’s get it, Nets fans! pic.twitter.com/ejH7VKtUiX – 7:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Raptors about to tip. Wild times we live in. Nets down to eight players due to health and safety protocols with three rookies available off the bench. Would be an impressive win given the situation. – 7:37 PM
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Raptors about to tip. Wild times we live in. Nets down to eight players due to health and safety protocols with three rookies available off the bench. Would be an impressive win given the situation. – 7:37 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
No one has caused Knicks and Nets fans to cheer louder this season than Steph Curry – 7:36 PM
No one has caused Knicks and Nets fans to cheer louder this season than Steph Curry – 7:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Kevin Durant over/under for scoring tonight: 39.5
Number of players playing in this game who subsequently test positive for COVID following this game over/under: 7.5 – 7:32 PM
Kevin Durant over/under for scoring tonight: 39.5
Number of players playing in this game who subsequently test positive for COVID following this game over/under: 7.5 – 7:32 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Harden enters NBA health, safety protocols; Nets with seven players in protocols nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/14/har… – 7:30 PM
Harden enters NBA health, safety protocols; Nets with seven players in protocols nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/14/har… – 7:30 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Stepping in for @Matt__Devlin (& @20_awill back in Philly) — keeping your seats warm fellas!
Ready to call the Nets & @Toronto Raptors on @Sportsnet with @AmyAudibert!
Tune in as Toronto looks to get back to .500 pic.twitter.com/XLc0E1mdj1 – 7:27 PM
Stepping in for @Matt__Devlin (& @20_awill back in Philly) — keeping your seats warm fellas!
Ready to call the Nets & @Toronto Raptors on @Sportsnet with @AmyAudibert!
Tune in as Toronto looks to get back to .500 pic.twitter.com/XLc0E1mdj1 – 7:27 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“Correlation does not equal causation” my sweetest boy @BlakeMurphyODC said on the pre-game show of a Raptors game on a national television broadcaster. – 7:19 PM
“Correlation does not equal causation” my sweetest boy @BlakeMurphyODC said on the pre-game show of a Raptors game on a national television broadcaster. – 7:19 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting line up! pic.twitter.com/e1jI5TaYQN – 7:05 PM
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting line up! pic.twitter.com/e1jI5TaYQN – 7:05 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
The Nets’ Starters vs. the Raptors:
👷🏽♂️Patty Mills
💥David Duke Jr.
🪣Kevin Durant
👷🏼♂️Blake Griffin
📈Nic Claxton – 7:02 PM
The Nets’ Starters vs. the Raptors:
👷🏽♂️Patty Mills
💥David Duke Jr.
🪣Kevin Durant
👷🏼♂️Blake Griffin
📈Nic Claxton – 7:02 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nets are starting Patty Mills, David Duke Jr., Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Nic Claxton – 7:02 PM
Nets are starting Patty Mills, David Duke Jr., Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Nic Claxton – 7:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets announce their starting five for tonight: Patty Mills, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Nic Claxton and David Duke Jr. – a guard on a two-way deal who takes James Harden’s starting backcourt spot. – 7:02 PM
The Nets announce their starting five for tonight: Patty Mills, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, Nic Claxton and David Duke Jr. – a guard on a two-way deal who takes James Harden’s starting backcourt spot. – 7:02 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets will start Patty Mills, David Duke Jr., Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Nic Claxton. It’s Duke Jr.’s first-career start, and Brooklyn’s 10th starting five of the season. – 7:01 PM
The #Nets will start Patty Mills, David Duke Jr., Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Nic Claxton. It’s Duke Jr.’s first-career start, and Brooklyn’s 10th starting five of the season. – 7:01 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets are starting Patty Mills, David Duke Jr., Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Nic Claxton tonight vs. TOR, team says. – 7:01 PM
Nets are starting Patty Mills, David Duke Jr., Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin and Nic Claxton tonight vs. TOR, team says. – 7:01 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. Toronto: Mills, Duke Jr., Durant, Griffin and Claxton. First career start for David Duke Jr. – 7:01 PM
Nets starters vs. Toronto: Mills, Duke Jr., Durant, Griffin and Claxton. First career start for David Duke Jr. – 7:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets will start Mills, Duke Jr., Durant, Griffin and Claxton against the Raptors tonight – 7:01 PM
Nets will start Mills, Duke Jr., Durant, Griffin and Claxton against the Raptors tonight – 7:01 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Things To L👀k Out For In The Nets vs. Raptors Game:
▪️Kevin Durant has averaged 27 PPG on 48% shooting against the Raptors in his career.
▪️Pascal Siakam is grabbing down a career-best 8 RPG.
▪️Nic Claxton has logged 19 MPG in Brooklyn’s last 4 games. – 6:58 PM
Things To L👀k Out For In The Nets vs. Raptors Game:
▪️Kevin Durant has averaged 27 PPG on 48% shooting against the Raptors in his career.
▪️Pascal Siakam is grabbing down a career-best 8 RPG.
▪️Nic Claxton has logged 19 MPG in Brooklyn’s last 4 games. – 6:58 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
This seems a particularly bad situation for the NBA’s only Canadian team to be in considering close contacts are required to isolate even if they’re vaccinated regardless of their test results (see Precious Achiuwa). 1/2 – 6:53 PM
This seems a particularly bad situation for the NBA’s only Canadian team to be in considering close contacts are required to isolate even if they’re vaccinated regardless of their test results (see Precious Achiuwa). 1/2 – 6:53 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Nets need a last-minute player tonight? @Rjeff24 pic.twitter.com/gmKvaEXTq6 – 6:45 PM
Nets need a last-minute player tonight? @Rjeff24 pic.twitter.com/gmKvaEXTq6 – 6:45 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Now no Harden and no Bruce Brown. So basically the Raptors are playing Durant, Patty Mills and Blake Griffin. – 6:42 PM
Now no Harden and no Bruce Brown. So basically the Raptors are playing Durant, Patty Mills and Blake Griffin. – 6:42 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’ll be on @CBSSportsHQ in a few minutes to talk Harden into the Health & Safety Protocols and what to expect league-wide going forward. cbssports.com/live – 6:42 PM
I’ll be on @CBSSportsHQ in a few minutes to talk Harden into the Health & Safety Protocols and what to expect league-wide going forward. cbssports.com/live – 6:42 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Kevin Durant might have to play all 48 minutes tonight with Brooklyn down to these eight players against Toronto:
Nic Claxton
David Duke
Durant
Kessler Edwards
Blake Griffin
Patty Mills
Day’Ron Sharpe
Can Thomas
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:40 PM
Kevin Durant might have to play all 48 minutes tonight with Brooklyn down to these eight players against Toronto:
Nic Claxton
David Duke
Durant
Kessler Edwards
Blake Griffin
Patty Mills
Day’Ron Sharpe
Can Thomas
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:40 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
James Harden has entered the NBA’s COVID protocols and is out for tonight’s game, the Nets say.
➡️ https://t.co/FUIKd7qSHk pic.twitter.com/pBISMRdu6Y – 6:39 PM
James Harden has entered the NBA’s COVID protocols and is out for tonight’s game, the Nets say.
➡️ https://t.co/FUIKd7qSHk pic.twitter.com/pBISMRdu6Y – 6:39 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
No Harden, Aldridge, Brown, Millsap, Bembry, Carter, Johnson (7 players) due to health and safety protocols. Seems like the Nets shouldn’t be interacting with anyone in the near future and yet… – 6:39 PM
No Harden, Aldridge, Brown, Millsap, Bembry, Carter, Johnson (7 players) due to health and safety protocols. Seems like the Nets shouldn’t be interacting with anyone in the near future and yet… – 6:39 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Kevin Durant is available for the Nets, who now have eight players, but the real question is, is @Alex Schiffer available tonight? – 6:36 PM
Kevin Durant is available for the Nets, who now have eight players, but the real question is, is @Alex Schiffer available tonight? – 6:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant is now available to play tonight’s game against the Raptors. The Nets have 7 players in health and safety protocols and two (Irving/Harris) out altogether. NBA minimum players for a game is 8. If the Nets ruled Durant out, they would have had to postpone this game. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Durant is now available to play tonight’s game against the Raptors. The Nets have 7 players in health and safety protocols and two (Irving/Harris) out altogether. NBA minimum players for a game is 8. If the Nets ruled Durant out, they would have had to postpone this game. – 6:35 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Kevin Durant has been listed as AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against the Raptors, the team says. – 6:34 PM
Kevin Durant has been listed as AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against the Raptors, the team says. – 6:34 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Kevin Durant is playing tonight for Brooklyn, which gives them eight players vs. Toronto. – 6:33 PM
Kevin Durant is playing tonight for Brooklyn, which gives them eight players vs. Toronto. – 6:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
In positive Nets news, team says Kevin Durant is available tonight. Durant had been questionable due to ankle ailment. – 6:33 PM
In positive Nets news, team says Kevin Durant is available tonight. Durant had been questionable due to ankle ailment. – 6:33 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets say Kevin Durant is available for tonight’s game. They need him. They’re down to eight players. – 6:33 PM
Nets say Kevin Durant is available for tonight’s game. They need him. They’re down to eight players. – 6:33 PM
Mike Mazzeo @MazzNYC
The entire Nets’ team pretty much is in health and safety protocols and they’re still playing? – 6:33 PM
The entire Nets’ team pretty much is in health and safety protocols and they’re still playing? – 6:33 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets now have nine players out, seven of them for COVID-19 protocols. They have the minimum eight available, with Kevin Durant now listed as available. – 6:33 PM
The #Nets now have nine players out, seven of them for COVID-19 protocols. They have the minimum eight available, with Kevin Durant now listed as available. – 6:33 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
James Harden has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, per Nets – 6:30 PM
James Harden has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, per Nets – 6:30 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
James Harden (health and safety protocols) and Bruce Brown (health and safety protocols) have been listed as out for tonight’s game against the Raptors, the team says. – 6:29 PM
James Harden (health and safety protocols) and Bruce Brown (health and safety protocols) have been listed as out for tonight’s game against the Raptors, the team says. – 6:29 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
James Harden and Bruce Brown are out tonight due to health and safety protocols, Nets say. – 6:29 PM
James Harden and Bruce Brown are out tonight due to health and safety protocols, Nets say. – 6:29 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
James Harden and Bruce Brown have now entered health & safety protocols. #Nets – 6:29 PM
James Harden and Bruce Brown have now entered health & safety protocols. #Nets – 6:29 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nash’s point about waiting for test results was valid
Nets just say James Harden out under protocols now, too – 6:29 PM
Nash’s point about waiting for test results was valid
Nets just say James Harden out under protocols now, too – 6:29 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets announce James Harden and Bruce Brown are out for tonight’s game against the Raptors due to health and safety protocols. – 6:29 PM
Nets announce James Harden and Bruce Brown are out for tonight’s game against the Raptors due to health and safety protocols. – 6:29 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets just announced James Harden and Bruce Brown have entered the health and safety protocols. That’s seven players in them for Brooklyn in the last 24 hours. – 6:29 PM
The Nets just announced James Harden and Bruce Brown have entered the health and safety protocols. That’s seven players in them for Brooklyn in the last 24 hours. – 6:29 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Nets‘ James Harden and Bruce Brown have entered health and safety protocols and are out tonight vs. Raptors. – 6:29 PM
Nets‘ James Harden and Bruce Brown have entered health and safety protocols and are out tonight vs. Raptors. – 6:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden and Bruce Brown have entered the health and safety protocols and are OUT tonight against the Raptors, increasing the Nets’ tally to 7 players out tonight. – 6:29 PM
James Harden and Bruce Brown have entered the health and safety protocols and are OUT tonight against the Raptors, increasing the Nets’ tally to 7 players out tonight. – 6:29 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nets star James Harden has entered health and safety protocols, team says. – 6:29 PM
Nets star James Harden has entered health and safety protocols, team says. – 6:29 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Kyrie Irving Would ‘Love To Be Playing But The Boundaries Are Still The Same,’ Steve Nash Says via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 6:25 PM
Now on @ForbesSports
Kyrie Irving Would ‘Love To Be Playing But The Boundaries Are Still The Same,’ Steve Nash Says via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 6:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Very little out of Nick’s pre-game chinwag, he didn’t spell it out but no reason starters will change, Flynn will get plenty of run at backup PG and never mind all the Nets that are out, the Durant-Harden-Mills troika’s a handful.
Harden and Mills without Durant’s tough, too – 6:19 PM
Very little out of Nick’s pre-game chinwag, he didn’t spell it out but no reason starters will change, Flynn will get plenty of run at backup PG and never mind all the Nets that are out, the Durant-Harden-Mills troika’s a handful.
Harden and Mills without Durant’s tough, too – 6:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
In dressing up as Santa for this Spurs Give and @elflouiseCP project, Keldon is carrying on a tradition that began with Chuck Person in the ‘90s. DeJuan Blair, Tony Parker, Manu, Kawhi, Bryn & Patty are among some of the other players to spread cheer through the years. pic.twitter.com/M28kgF3E8p – 6:16 PM
In dressing up as Santa for this Spurs Give and @elflouiseCP project, Keldon is carrying on a tradition that began with Chuck Person in the ‘90s. DeJuan Blair, Tony Parker, Manu, Kawhi, Bryn & Patty are among some of the other players to spread cheer through the years. pic.twitter.com/M28kgF3E8p – 6:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse hopes to have Precious Achiuwa cleared and out of the health and safety protocols in the near future. How near is that future? “Soon. Soonish. Fingers crossed.”
They haven’t been able to evaluate his shoulder with him in isolation but hope is that it’s improved. – 6:10 PM
Nurse hopes to have Precious Achiuwa cleared and out of the health and safety protocols in the near future. How near is that future? “Soon. Soonish. Fingers crossed.”
They haven’t been able to evaluate his shoulder with him in isolation but hope is that it’s improved. – 6:10 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Precious Achiuwa should be cleared to return from covid protocols for the next game, Nurse says. Still not sure if his shoulder is ready though – 6:09 PM
Precious Achiuwa should be cleared to return from covid protocols for the next game, Nurse says. Still not sure if his shoulder is ready though – 6:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse says Precious Achiuwa should clear COVID protocols “soonish.” Toronto, like Brooklyn, is down several players for tonight’s game, but in the Raptors’ case it is largely due to various injuries. – 6:09 PM
Nick Nurse says Precious Achiuwa should clear COVID protocols “soonish.” Toronto, like Brooklyn, is down several players for tonight’s game, but in the Raptors’ case it is largely due to various injuries. – 6:09 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I have connected with him…but not with any intel or insight that things are changing….I know he’d love to be playing but I think the boundaries are still the same as they were before recent reports.”
-Steve Nash on the reports of ‘renewed optimism’ for Kyrie Irving return – 6:08 PM
“I have connected with him…but not with any intel or insight that things are changing….I know he’d love to be playing but I think the boundaries are still the same as they were before recent reports.”
-Steve Nash on the reports of ‘renewed optimism’ for Kyrie Irving return – 6:08 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nick Nurse: “Kyle took the whole charges drawn thing with him when he left.”
Raptors are tied for last in the NBA in charges taken with 4. Lowry’s Heat are 1st with 47 (23 more than any other team). – 6:06 PM
Nick Nurse: “Kyle took the whole charges drawn thing with him when he left.”
Raptors are tied for last in the NBA in charges taken with 4. Lowry’s Heat are 1st with 47 (23 more than any other team). – 6:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash had no changes or updates regarding Kyrie Irving: “I know he’s working out and he’d love to be playing. But the boundaries are the same as they were before recent reports.” #Nets – 6:03 PM
Steve Nash had no changes or updates regarding Kyrie Irving: “I know he’s working out and he’d love to be playing. But the boundaries are the same as they were before recent reports.” #Nets – 6:03 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“I know he’s working out — The boundaries are still the same as they were before recent reports.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving. – 6:03 PM
“I know he’s working out — The boundaries are still the same as they were before recent reports.”
⁃Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving. – 6:03 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
ROSTER UPDATE: After practicing with @greensboroswarm today, the team has recalled Ball, Plumlee and McDaniels and will have the following report for tomorrow’s game: – 6:01 PM
ROSTER UPDATE: After practicing with @greensboroswarm today, the team has recalled Ball, Plumlee and McDaniels and will have the following report for tomorrow’s game: – 6:01 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant will be reassessed before tip-off. But Steve Nash hopes the star can play vs the #Raptors tonight. #Nets – 6:00 PM
Kevin Durant will be reassessed before tip-off. But Steve Nash hopes the star can play vs the #Raptors tonight. #Nets – 6:00 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash: “We’re not naive enough to not have concerns about more people contracting the virus. But that’s out of our hands.” #Nets – 5:59 PM
Steve Nash: “We’re not naive enough to not have concerns about more people contracting the virus. But that’s out of our hands.” #Nets – 5:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Durant will be re-assessed before tip-off but Nash is hopeful he’ll be able to play vs the Raptors tonight. – 5:58 PM
Durant will be re-assessed before tip-off but Nash is hopeful he’ll be able to play vs the Raptors tonight. – 5:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant is a game-time decision tonight against the Raptors and will be a re-assessed in a few minutes to determine his availability. Durant is questionable with ankle soreness. #Nets – 5:58 PM
Kevin Durant is a game-time decision tonight against the Raptors and will be a re-assessed in a few minutes to determine his availability. Durant is questionable with ankle soreness. #Nets – 5:58 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Steve Nash confirms Kevin Durant will be reassessed to determine if he will play or not tonight. – 5:58 PM
Steve Nash confirms Kevin Durant will be reassessed to determine if he will play or not tonight. – 5:58 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said most of the five #Nets in COVID protocols are asymptomatic. But he admits there very well could be more in the coming days. – 5:57 PM
Steve Nash said most of the five #Nets in COVID protocols are asymptomatic. But he admits there very well could be more in the coming days. – 5:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash: “We’re not naive enough to not have concerns about more people contracting the virus, but that’s out of our hands.” #Nets – 5:57 PM
Steve Nash: “We’re not naive enough to not have concerns about more people contracting the virus, but that’s out of our hands.” #Nets – 5:57 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
“Majority” of Nets in COVID protocols are asymptomatic, Steve Nash just says before Raptors-Brooklyn game
Just waiting for test results on any others
“Be ready to audible” – 5:57 PM
“Majority” of Nets in COVID protocols are asymptomatic, Steve Nash just says before Raptors-Brooklyn game
Just waiting for test results on any others
“Be ready to audible” – 5:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nets coach Steve Nash says that the five players in the health and safety protocols are “predominantly” asymptomatic, but acknowledges it’s going to take some time to get the team whole again. Said there’s a couple coaches and a couple of staff members who’ve also tested positive – 5:57 PM
Nets coach Steve Nash says that the five players in the health and safety protocols are “predominantly” asymptomatic, but acknowledges it’s going to take some time to get the team whole again. Said there’s a couple coaches and a couple of staff members who’ve also tested positive – 5:57 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It’s unfortunate. First we concern ourselves with their health and safety — They’re asymptomatic.”
⁃Steve Nash on DeAndre’ Bembry, Paul Millsap, LaMarcus Aldridge, Jevon Carter and James Johnson having COVID. – 5:56 PM
“It’s unfortunate. First we concern ourselves with their health and safety — They’re asymptomatic.”
⁃Steve Nash on DeAndre’ Bembry, Paul Millsap, LaMarcus Aldridge, Jevon Carter and James Johnson having COVID. – 5:56 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Tough night for the Nets:
Durant (right ankle) – QUESTIONABLE
Aldridge (health & safety protocols) – OUT
Bembry (health & safety protocols) – OUT
Carter (health & safety protocols) – OUT
Johnson (health & safety protocols) – OUT – 5:56 PM
Tough night for the Nets:
Durant (right ankle) – QUESTIONABLE
Aldridge (health & safety protocols) – OUT
Bembry (health & safety protocols) – OUT
Carter (health & safety protocols) – OUT
Johnson (health & safety protocols) – OUT – 5:56 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“Basketball’s all I’ve been playing for as long as I can remember. It’s building blocks now, from the first game, to the second game, to the third game. I feel like I can just keep adding on.” – @thorrjt
📝 @sam_perley | #AllFly – 5:01 PM
“Basketball’s all I’ve been playing for as long as I can remember. It’s building blocks now, from the first game, to the second game, to the third game. I feel like I can just keep adding on.” – @thorrjt
📝 @sam_perley | #AllFly – 5:01 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Just spoke to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who says his team, contrary to reports, has had no trade discussions with the Nets about Kyrie Irving.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 4:23 PM
Just spoke to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who says his team, contrary to reports, has had no trade discussions with the Nets about Kyrie Irving.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 4:23 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Zion’s Prognosis; Brooklyn, Boston, and Philly Trade Rumors; News. Join me and @Danny Leroux duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 4:19 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime: Zion’s Prognosis; Brooklyn, Boston, and Philly Trade Rumors; News. Join me and @Danny Leroux duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 4:19 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on hints at a Kyrie return, the Cavs, Celtics getting a big win, latest trade reports, COVID issues for teams, and Isaiah Thomas getting a chance in the G League. @ringer open.spotify.com/episode/0flYDd… – 4:06 PM
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on hints at a Kyrie return, the Cavs, Celtics getting a big win, latest trade reports, COVID issues for teams, and Isaiah Thomas getting a chance in the G League. @ringer open.spotify.com/episode/0flYDd… – 4:06 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
DAL is among teams to have reached out to BKN about Kyrie Irving, per SNY sources; Kristaps Porzingis came up in discussion; unclear if talks advanced. More here: sny.tv/articles/sourc… – 4:02 PM
DAL is among teams to have reached out to BKN about Kyrie Irving, per SNY sources; Kristaps Porzingis came up in discussion; unclear if talks advanced. More here: sny.tv/articles/sourc… – 4:02 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
When asked if government is considering capping size of crowds at sports events, the province’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kieran Moore, says reviews are being made and more news can be expected later this week. Raptors’ next scheduled home game is Saturday, Leafs next Thursday. – 3:39 PM
When asked if government is considering capping size of crowds at sports events, the province’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kieran Moore, says reviews are being made and more news can be expected later this week. Raptors’ next scheduled home game is Saturday, Leafs next Thursday. – 3:39 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Five Nets in coronavirus protocols, Lakers’ Talen Horton-Tucker tests positive nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/14/fiv… – 3:25 PM
Five Nets in coronavirus protocols, Lakers’ Talen Horton-Tucker tests positive nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/14/fiv… – 3:25 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
5 games
8 nights
What to watch as our holiday homestand kicks off tonight 📝 – 3:01 PM
5 games
8 nights
What to watch as our holiday homestand kicks off tonight 📝 – 3:01 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
This is real. Bulls, Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Browns, Rams…Please be safe. – 2:59 PM
This is real. Bulls, Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Browns, Rams…Please be safe. – 2:59 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
I asked LaMarcus Aldridge in camp if his cardiac issues can make him more vulnerable to COVID-19: “Yeah, for sure. For sure you always have to be worried about it, especially if you’re a high-risk person, player. But I’ve always taken the right precautions…” #Nets – 2:47 PM
I asked LaMarcus Aldridge in camp if his cardiac issues can make him more vulnerable to COVID-19: “Yeah, for sure. For sure you always have to be worried about it, especially if you’re a high-risk person, player. But I’ve always taken the right precautions…” #Nets – 2:47 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Is Kyrie hinting he’s coming back soon? 👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/6C7wQtjs6s – 1:39 PM
Is Kyrie hinting he’s coming back soon? 👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/6C7wQtjs6s – 1:39 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Happy #NBAJerseyDay! Take your favorite Hornet home today!
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#AllFly pic.twitter.com/0UCOqmEixQ – 1:34 PM
Happy #NBAJerseyDay! Take your favorite Hornet home today!
Today is the last day to save 15% using the code: 15JERSEY
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#AllFly pic.twitter.com/0UCOqmEixQ – 1:34 PM