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Garnett, who has the reputation of being one of the game's great instigators, was clearly bothered by the fact that on Tuesday the play was done and over with when Wallace - who by now had regained his balance - still clung to his jersey shorts. "I don't get caught up in the scenarios and all the (bleep)," Garnett said. "The play was over when he (Wallace) started. I was just trying to make sure he was safe; that was it. I don't know where in America where you can jack somebody's pants off or shorts ... I don't know what the hell was going on." CSNNE.com

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Sam Gardner: When asked about Gerald Wallace grabbing his shorts, KG referred to the sequence as "shenanigans and bulls--t." Sounds like an album title. Twitter @sam_gardner

Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Kevin Garnett 

The Nets, who have struggled to get themselves going in the third quarter all season, saw the Knicks break the game open with a 18-6 run over the final 6:54 of the third quarter last night to hand the Nets a 100-86 loss, giving the Nets three straight losses and eight in their last 10 games. “We’re just trying to stay alive right now,” Gerald Wallace said. “Right now, we know the second half is our downfall. We play 24 minutes of great ball in the first half, and then it just seems like our next 12 minutes we’re kind of lost offensively and defensively. “We’ve got to figure out, as a team, how we can fix that and get this team turned around.” New York Post

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Although Gerald Wallace and Reggie Evans – two of Nets coach Avery Johnson’s best defenders – have already been first warned and then fined $5,000 under the league’s new anti-flopping rules, Johnson isn’t concerned it will impact the way either of them play. “Not at all,” Johnson said when asked if the fines would change the mentality of either player. “I think there was another warning given, and you’re gonna see more warnings with other teams. “We’re not getting picked on. We’re a good defensive team. Unfortunately, two of our guys have gotten fined, but both of our guys have guys that have gotten fined, Reggie and Gerald, it’s not gonna affect their play.” New York Post

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The NBA has fined Nets forward Gerald Wallace $5,000 for his second violation of the league’s anti-flopping policy on Wednesday. Wallace’s first warning came last week and he clearly didn’t learn his lesson, as both of his flops came on remarkably similar plays. His second violation came during the third quarter of a loss to the Heat in Miami on Saturday. Wallace was defending Heat All-Star forward LeBron James at the free-throw line extended, when James drove hard left towards the hoop. Wallace absorbed minor contact from James’ right arm but launched himself backwards to the ground, throwing his head backwards as he fell. James was whistled for an offensive foul on the play. Video of the second flop is available on NBA.com. SI.com

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Referees 

Stefan Bondy: Gerald Wallace: "What gap? We think we're just as good as them." Twitter @NYDNInterNets

Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace 

Yup, that’s a flop. Brooklyn’s Gerald Wallace was trying to get back into the play and harass Carmelo Anthony, Wallace made contact and Anthony used his elbow to create some space, but the Wallace sold it like he was going for an Oscar nomination. This is Wallace’s first warning. There is no fine, unless he does it again and then it is a $5,000 fine. NBCSports.com

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Referees 

Metta World Peace would disagree. The Lakers forward went on a Twitter rant on Tuesday night about the flopping Nets, referencing two flops by Gerald Wallace and one by Reggie Evans. Here’s World Peace’s timeline: “what was the best flop tonight? out of the three?i am so happy the nba charges $5000 per flop......” “the two gerad wallace flops were crazy..lol i am on the court like"what in the world"!!! it is crazy because i am still strong but quicker.” “i was so nervous when gerald wallace flopped twiced.lol i thought the ref ws going to call a foul on me.. Nick Batum got me in Portland.” “i can see overseas players flopping but not american players.. they made the rule for the overseas players.. but now its out of hand.....” New York Daily News

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Gerald Wallace is rapidly becoming a cult hero amongst Nets fans, and here’s a cool example of why. With the game on the line Tuesday night and Kobe Bryant at the charity stripe, Wallace began jawing with the Laker great. What was Wallace talking about? “I was trying to get him to close his eyes to shoot.” Now remember, Michael Jordan is famous for hitting a free throw with his eyes closed, and we all know how much Bryant wants to be like Mike. So maybe there was a chance Bryant would play along. Turns out he would’ve – for a steep price. “I had to make a big bet,” Wallace said. “So I told him just shoot the free throws.” New York Daily News

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Stefan Bondy: Who shouldered blame for the loss? Probably the last person who should have in the Nets' locker room: Gerald Wallace. "This one's on me." Twitter @NYDNInterNets

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace 

Gerald Wallace returned to the Nets lineup today after sitting out six games with a sprained ankle. But a start against the Kings doesn’t mean he’s back for good, as Wallace admitted he’s still working through soreness and pain. The forward spoke pregame for the first time since suffering the injury over two weeks ago, saying it was a deep bone bruise that prohibited him from getting on the court earlier. “A sprain is something that doesn’t really bother me,” Wallace told the Daily News. “But the bone bruise was so severe I couldn’t put any weight on it. “I couldn’t put weight on it. They said my ankle rolled all the way over my two bones hit together.” New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

Wallace is on a minutes restriction in Sacramento, and will be re-evaluated before Tuesday’s game against the Lakers – “it’s a day-to-day deal with him,” Avery Johnson said. “It’s not 100 percent. I still have stiffness, especially waking up,” Wallace said. “It’s something I have to work through. But I’m not going to sit out and wait until I’m 100 percent with a sprained ankle. That could be a long time.” New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

The Nets didn’t trade for Gerald Wallace because of how they could match up with the Heat or because they figured he could guard James, although that’s how GM Billy King is busy spinning it now. Nets insiders vividly recall that Wallace was imported from Portland because “we got burned by Dwight Howard,” according to one team source, “and we were hoping that getting Wallace would help keep Deron Williams around.” Back then, it was all about keeping Williams from bolting to the Mavs. The Heat/James angle wasn’t a big consideration. New York Daily News

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Brooklyn Nets small forward Gerald Wallace is out of his walking boot, but will miss Friday's game against the Orlando Magic due to a sprained left ankle, the team announced Thursday. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

Marc J. Spears: Best-case scenario for under appreciated Nets F Gerald Wallace (ankle) is return Tues vs CLE but next Thurs vs BOS more likely, source said. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

Gerald Wallace has been ruled out of Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic. This is bad news for the Nets. Why? They’ve been outscored 135-83 over the last five quarters without their best athlete and defender, including last night’s 30-point drubbing to the Heat. Wallace sprained his ankle in the waning seconds of the opener on Saturday. He’s always an injury-risk because of a reckless playing style, but Avery Johnson said Wednesday he doesn’t want Wallace to change his playing style. New York Daily News

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

Howard Beck: Gerald Wallace is day to day. Unclear whether he will be available for Wednesday's game in Miami. Nets need him vs. LeBron. Twitter @HowardBeckNYT

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

Howard Beck: Gerald Wallace and Josh Childress both out tonight with ankle injuries. Keith Bogans will start for Wallace vs Minnesota. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Gerald Wallace, Injuries 

Al Iannazzone: Tyson Chandler banged knees with Gerald Wallace. He clutched his knee, banged the floor with his hand but then jumped up and walked off. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

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