The Brooklyn Nets (39-29) play against the Denver Nuggets (46-22) at Ball Arena
Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial
Game Time: 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday March 12, 2023
Brooklyn Nets 122, Denver Nuggets 120 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
StatMuse @statmuse
Teams with 5+ wins in March:
76ers
Nets
Thunder pic.twitter.com/2zmpLwTsw7 – 9:16 PM
Teams with 5+ wins in March:
76ers
Nets
Thunder pic.twitter.com/2zmpLwTsw7 – 9:16 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Spencer Dinwiddie on #Nets win: “It’s a great stepping stone for our group obviously. I won’t necessarily call it a young group of terms of our age but we’re a young group in terms of time spent together and trying to gel and coalesce. And to do against a top team is big time.” – 8:46 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie on #Nets win: “It’s a great stepping stone for our group obviously. I won’t necessarily call it a young group of terms of our age but we’re a young group in terms of time spent together and trying to gel and coalesce. And to do against a top team is big time.” – 8:46 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“Turnovers and fouls, that’s just what it boiled down to. A lot of them were unforced, just bad plays, and we still fouled a lot, too. Collectively, we’ve got to be better than that with turnovers and fouls.” – 8:41 PM
“Turnovers and fouls, that’s just what it boiled down to. A lot of them were unforced, just bad plays, and we still fouled a lot, too. Collectively, we’ve got to be better than that with turnovers and fouls.” – 8:41 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Nuggets have now lost 3 straight … thought they looked bored Wednesday.
Wizards are dead team walking. Pacers are the threat to the Bulls in the play-in at this point. – 8:34 PM
Nuggets have now lost 3 straight … thought they looked bored Wednesday.
Wizards are dead team walking. Pacers are the threat to the Bulls in the play-in at this point. – 8:34 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
What I’m most concerned about in the West is not another team – it remains the Nuggets themselves. The playoffs are about who has the biggest ship to survive the waves & Jokic is an aircraft carrier. You can still crash an aircraft carrier though – gotta get their course right. – 8:26 PM
What I’m most concerned about in the West is not another team – it remains the Nuggets themselves. The playoffs are about who has the biggest ship to survive the waves & Jokic is an aircraft carrier. You can still crash an aircraft carrier though – gotta get their course right. – 8:26 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Bad weeks happen. When it’s early in the season is easy to shrug them off. When they happen in winable parts of the schedule late, it feels more ominous. But nothing about the Nuggets has fundamentally changed: they will go as far as Jokic can take them & Malone can coach them. – 8:08 PM
Bad weeks happen. When it’s early in the season is easy to shrug them off. When they happen in winable parts of the schedule late, it feels more ominous. But nothing about the Nuggets has fundamentally changed: they will go as far as Jokic can take them & Malone can coach them. – 8:08 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
MPJ has done everything right this season. I think he’s more than earned the right to not get yanked in a game like that.
Denver will see 5-out small ball again in the playoffs. Tonight was the first hint that Malone might not trust him very much in those moments. Short leash. – 8:02 PM
MPJ has done everything right this season. I think he’s more than earned the right to not get yanked in a game like that.
Denver will see 5-out small ball again in the playoffs. Tonight was the first hint that Malone might not trust him very much in those moments. Short leash. – 8:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Monday pizza is the move 🍕 Use code HORNETS for 50% off @yourlocaldomino’s tomorrow!
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/5TG9F1IQKX – 8:02 PM
Monday pizza is the move 🍕 Use code HORNETS for 50% off @yourlocaldomino’s tomorrow!
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/5TG9F1IQKX – 8:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ — @Lowes pic.twitter.com/1qvcPSKSpP – 8:00 PM
3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ — @Lowes pic.twitter.com/1qvcPSKSpP – 8:00 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Me coming home after missing the Nuggets game and checking on how things are going: pic.twitter.com/hjsASZfX17 – 7:53 PM
Me coming home after missing the Nuggets game and checking on how things are going: pic.twitter.com/hjsASZfX17 – 7:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
FWIW, I thought Dinwiddie did a lot of good things today, but the iso possessions in the final minutes were bad.
Like I said after MIN, the Nets can’t fully lean into that as their closing strategy. They need to get Bridges touches and/or initiate possessions with some movement. – 7:51 PM
FWIW, I thought Dinwiddie did a lot of good things today, but the iso possessions in the final minutes were bad.
Like I said after MIN, the Nets can’t fully lean into that as their closing strategy. They need to get Bridges touches and/or initiate possessions with some movement. – 7:51 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn was asked about his trust in Spencer Dinwiddie offensively during the final minutes:
“I keep going back to: it is a luxury as a coach when you can have a player on the floor who manages the basketball game. That management, whether it’s play calls, whether it’s… – 7:49 PM
Jacque Vaughn was asked about his trust in Spencer Dinwiddie offensively during the final minutes:
“I keep going back to: it is a luxury as a coach when you can have a player on the floor who manages the basketball game. That management, whether it’s play calls, whether it’s… – 7:49 PM
Jason Quick @jwquick
As Larry Nance Jr. fouls Trendon Watford tonight it reminds me of last season, when they were Blazers teammates. After Portland lost by 29 in Denver Nance beelined to refs to give him game ball so he could present to Watford, who had scored 1st NBA points. Classy. – 7:49 PM
As Larry Nance Jr. fouls Trendon Watford tonight it reminds me of last season, when they were Blazers teammates. After Portland lost by 29 in Denver Nance beelined to refs to give him game ball so he could present to Watford, who had scored 1st NBA points. Classy. – 7:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Let’s chat in 10 minutes. I know Nuggets fans have lots to say.
youtube.com/live/KVS3sakY4… – 7:49 PM
Let’s chat in 10 minutes. I know Nuggets fans have lots to say.
youtube.com/live/KVS3sakY4… – 7:49 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
After Nic Claxton picked up his 3rd and 4th fouls with 9 minutes left in the 3rd, the Nets closed with a small-ball unit of:
Dinwiddie
Bridges
Johnson/Harris (split the time)
O’Neale
Finney-Smith
This group closed the period on a 27-10 run. – 7:29 PM
After Nic Claxton picked up his 3rd and 4th fouls with 9 minutes left in the 3rd, the Nets closed with a small-ball unit of:
Dinwiddie
Bridges
Johnson/Harris (split the time)
O’Neale
Finney-Smith
This group closed the period on a 27-10 run. – 7:29 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
I’m told Jamal Murray is “fine,” per league source.
Was just dealing with left knee soreness when he didn’t return in the second half. – 7:28 PM
I’m told Jamal Murray is “fine,” per league source.
Was just dealing with left knee soreness when he didn’t return in the second half. – 7:28 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Strong effort but didn’t quite get there. See you Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Aj72XRQwYt – 7:27 PM
Strong effort but didn’t quite get there. See you Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Aj72XRQwYt – 7:27 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Five weeks out, an always enjoyable waste of time, is projecting the Celtics 1st round opponent.
Using Basketball Reference’s projected standings, here are the March 12 chances:
Miami 27%
Atlanta 26%
Toronto 12%
Brooklyn 9%
Washington 8%
Chicago 7%
Indiana 6%
NY 4%
Cleveland 1% pic.twitter.com/BYZ3rj0ZpU – 7:25 PM
Five weeks out, an always enjoyable waste of time, is projecting the Celtics 1st round opponent.
Using Basketball Reference’s projected standings, here are the March 12 chances:
Miami 27%
Atlanta 26%
Toronto 12%
Brooklyn 9%
Washington 8%
Chicago 7%
Indiana 6%
NY 4%
Cleveland 1% pic.twitter.com/BYZ3rj0ZpU – 7:25 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
GET IN THERE‼️
@Nick Richards | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/uaAn4KKZZa – 7:20 PM
GET IN THERE‼️
@Nick Richards | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/uaAn4KKZZa – 7:20 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic said when he huddled MPJ and AG at the end of the game before his final shot, he wasn’t telling them anything. He wanted Brooklyn to think they were adjusting the final play. – 7:14 PM
Nikola Jokic said when he huddled MPJ and AG at the end of the game before his final shot, he wasn’t telling them anything. He wanted Brooklyn to think they were adjusting the final play. – 7:14 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic:
I think he (Christian Braun) won a couple of things. I never win anything in my life. But I think I know how…what a mindset needs to be. He has that mindset. – 7:14 PM
Jokic:
I think he (Christian Braun) won a couple of things. I never win anything in my life. But I think I know how…what a mindset needs to be. He has that mindset. – 7:14 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic’s monster 35-20-11 triple-double not enough against the Nets eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:04 PM
Jokic’s monster 35-20-11 triple-double not enough against the Nets eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Spencer Dinwiddie calls Nic Claxton a defensive player of the year candidate. On a completely unrelated note, the Colorado alum is very pumped about the Deon Sanders hire. “It’s going to be a show.” – 6:58 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie calls Nic Claxton a defensive player of the year candidate. On a completely unrelated note, the Colorado alum is very pumped about the Deon Sanders hire. “It’s going to be a show.” – 6:58 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
“It happens,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of his team’s ongoing losing streak. ” … We probably spoiled a lot of people.”
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 6:55 PM
“It happens,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of his team’s ongoing losing streak. ” … We probably spoiled a lot of people.”
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 6:55 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
JT clean from the corner 😮💨
@thorrjt | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/cpYZr84Z4y – 6:52 PM
JT clean from the corner 😮💨
@thorrjt | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/cpYZr84Z4y – 6:52 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Brooklyn Nets have won 5 of their last 6 games after defeating the Denver Nuggets on Sunday 👀
🏀 Kevin Durant in final 6 games for Brooklyn:
28 ppg, 7.2 rbg, 38.7% 3pt
🏀 Mikal Bridges in last 6 games:
28.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 48.7% 3pt pic.twitter.com/EbIH8Fslap – 6:52 PM
The Brooklyn Nets have won 5 of their last 6 games after defeating the Denver Nuggets on Sunday 👀
🏀 Kevin Durant in final 6 games for Brooklyn:
28 ppg, 7.2 rbg, 38.7% 3pt
🏀 Mikal Bridges in last 6 games:
28.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 48.7% 3pt pic.twitter.com/EbIH8Fslap – 6:52 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Gotta close this one out. 😤
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/03G51lrd4o – 6:49 PM
Gotta close this one out. 😤
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/03G51lrd4o – 6:49 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
16 DIMES
Shoutout to @Spencer Dinwiddie for setting a new CAREER HIGH today 🥽 pic.twitter.com/TQTdSldxog – 6:49 PM
16 DIMES
Shoutout to @Spencer Dinwiddie for setting a new CAREER HIGH today 🥽 pic.twitter.com/TQTdSldxog – 6:49 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
From a basketball standpoint Felton Spencer’s Achilles injury ruined the Utah Jazz first real chance for a championship. In 94, Felton’s first year the Jazz lost to the Rockets in 5 in the Western Conference finals, after beating Mutombo and Denver in the previous series (4/10) – 6:43 PM
From a basketball standpoint Felton Spencer’s Achilles injury ruined the Utah Jazz first real chance for a championship. In 94, Felton’s first year the Jazz lost to the Rockets in 5 in the Western Conference finals, after beating Mutombo and Denver in the previous series (4/10) – 6:43 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets overcome Nikola Jokic’s huge night to stun #Nuggets in statement win nypost.com/2023/03/12/net… via @nypostsports – 6:33 PM
#Nets overcome Nikola Jokic’s huge night to stun #Nuggets in statement win nypost.com/2023/03/12/net… via @nypostsports – 6:33 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Just heard from Michael Porter Jr. in the postgame locker room. @VidaVivaDiva asked MPJ about finding a rhythm. Porter answered: “(He) sat me the whole fourth and put me in with 20 seconds left, I think. So, I mean it’s impossible to catch a rhythm then.” – 6:30 PM
Just heard from Michael Porter Jr. in the postgame locker room. @VidaVivaDiva asked MPJ about finding a rhythm. Porter answered: “(He) sat me the whole fourth and put me in with 20 seconds left, I think. So, I mean it’s impossible to catch a rhythm then.” – 6:30 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
“And then the group that was in in the 4th played well. I rolled with that group. I thought Christian Braun, his energy in 11 minutes, 7 points, 3 rebounds, and had some really good defensive possessions. When you’re down like we were you’re just looking for a spark.” – 6:28 PM
“And then the group that was in in the 4th played well. I rolled with that group. I thought Christian Braun, his energy in 11 minutes, 7 points, 3 rebounds, and had some really good defensive possessions. When you’re down like we were you’re just looking for a spark.” – 6:28 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
“He had a really good half, first half shooting the ball. But everybody in that 3rd quarter played poorly. Wasn’t just Michael Porter Jr. Everybody struggled. When you get outscored 38-17…” – 6:27 PM
“He had a really good half, first half shooting the ball. But everybody in that 3rd quarter played poorly. Wasn’t just Michael Porter Jr. Everybody struggled. When you get outscored 38-17…” – 6:27 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on #Nets gut-check win at West-leading #Nuggets: “Yeah, so what we talked about compete, not complain; and we did a great job of really staying together.” – 6:24 PM
Jacque Vaughn on #Nets gut-check win at West-leading #Nuggets: “Yeah, so what we talked about compete, not complain; and we did a great job of really staying together.” – 6:24 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Nets defeated the Nuggets 122-120 today to move 3.5 games ahead of the Heat.
If the Nets go 7-7 over their final 14 games, the Heat would need to finish 11-2 over its final 13 games to pass Brooklyn. Play-in continues to look likely. – 6:23 PM
The Nets defeated the Nuggets 122-120 today to move 3.5 games ahead of the Heat.
If the Nets go 7-7 over their final 14 games, the Heat would need to finish 11-2 over its final 13 games to pass Brooklyn. Play-in continues to look likely. – 6:23 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Put in work T-Ro 💪
#LetsFly x @Terry Rozier pic.twitter.com/zzNSHoYrx3 – 6:20 PM
Put in work T-Ro 💪
#LetsFly x @Terry Rozier pic.twitter.com/zzNSHoYrx3 – 6:20 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Nets are balling. They just won in Denver, which an opponent has accomplished just six times this season. The win also assured that Knicks will remain in sixth even if they beat the Lakers tonight. – 6:20 PM
Nets are balling. They just won in Denver, which an opponent has accomplished just six times this season. The win also assured that Knicks will remain in sixth even if they beat the Lakers tonight. – 6:20 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Michael Malone didn’t give a definitive answer for why MPJ didn’t play. Says he rode the group that found success in the 4th quarter. – 6:19 PM
Michael Malone didn’t give a definitive answer for why MPJ didn’t play. Says he rode the group that found success in the 4th quarter. – 6:19 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
For all those wondering, the Nets played small ball which is part of why the Nuggets played small. – 6:19 PM
For all those wondering, the Nets played small ball which is part of why the Nuggets played small. – 6:19 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Michael Malone points out that the Warriors were 11-12 after the all star break last year.
“Is it ideal? Hell no.”
He says it’s important for the Nuggets not to panic amidst this slump and to regroup and find their footing. – 6:16 PM
Michael Malone points out that the Warriors were 11-12 after the all star break last year.
“Is it ideal? Hell no.”
He says it’s important for the Nuggets not to panic amidst this slump and to regroup and find their footing. – 6:16 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nets aren’t going anywhere. Getting out of No. 7 becoming more challenging by the day for Heat. – 6:12 PM
Nets aren’t going anywhere. Getting out of No. 7 becoming more challenging by the day for Heat. – 6:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn on Spencer Dinwiddie: “He’s tuned in and he’s turned on.” – 6:12 PM
Jacque Vaughn on Spencer Dinwiddie: “He’s tuned in and he’s turned on.” – 6:12 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Thomas Bryant a DNP vs a smaller Brooklyn today. It didn’t seem to help Denver, as they were -16 in 9 minutes with Jokic off the floor and lost by 2, their 3rd straight loss. – 6:08 PM
Thomas Bryant a DNP vs a smaller Brooklyn today. It didn’t seem to help Denver, as they were -16 in 9 minutes with Jokic off the floor and lost by 2, their 3rd straight loss. – 6:08 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Spencer Dinwiddie had a career-high 16 assists, Nic Claxton recorded his first career 20+ p/5+ reb/5+ assist game as Nets win at DEN. Eight Nets scored at least 9 points. BKN is in 5th in East, a 1/2 game ahead of NYK. With Jalen Brunson (foot) out, NYK plays LAL later tonight – 6:08 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie had a career-high 16 assists, Nic Claxton recorded his first career 20+ p/5+ reb/5+ assist game as Nets win at DEN. Eight Nets scored at least 9 points. BKN is in 5th in East, a 1/2 game ahead of NYK. With Jalen Brunson (foot) out, NYK plays LAL later tonight – 6:08 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Christian Braun was +9 in 12 4th quarter minutes. Those were the only minutes he played tonight. An adjustment that came way too late. – 6:08 PM
Christian Braun was +9 in 12 4th quarter minutes. Those were the only minutes he played tonight. An adjustment that came way too late. – 6:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wins since the Kyrie trade:
7 — Nets
5 — Mavericks pic.twitter.com/FJtlr1BDYa – 6:07 PM
Wins since the Kyrie trade:
7 — Nets
5 — Mavericks pic.twitter.com/FJtlr1BDYa – 6:07 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
+14 today is tied for Jokic’s 3rd highest +/- of his career in a game his team lost.
(This is not an MVP tweet. Do not reply re: MVP. 😀) – 6:07 PM
+14 today is tied for Jokic’s 3rd highest +/- of his career in a game his team lost.
(This is not an MVP tweet. Do not reply re: MVP. 😀) – 6:07 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Another game, another 30-point triple-double for the Joker 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XI0mJmZqt7 – 6:07 PM
Another game, another 30-point triple-double for the Joker 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XI0mJmZqt7 – 6:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 122-120:
-Jokić: 35-20-11-2-2, +14, missed the final 2 shots unfortunately
-MPJ: 23 points in 23 minutes, played just 8 minutes in the 2nd half
-Murray: 16 points on 19 shots, 0/7 from 2
Nuggets drop to 46-22. pic.twitter.com/c3hYxJbfaK – 6:06 PM
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 122-120:
-Jokić: 35-20-11-2-2, +14, missed the final 2 shots unfortunately
-MPJ: 23 points in 23 minutes, played just 8 minutes in the 2nd half
-Murray: 16 points on 19 shots, 0/7 from 2
Nuggets drop to 46-22. pic.twitter.com/c3hYxJbfaK – 6:06 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
IMHO, zero chance that Nikola Jokic wins 3rd straight #NBAMVP. Joel Embiid is a value eager today. – 6:06 PM
IMHO, zero chance that Nikola Jokic wins 3rd straight #NBAMVP. Joel Embiid is a value eager today. – 6:06 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
brooklyn’s defense in the third quarter was unbelievable. switching, swarming, getting out in transition. assuming they make it, the nets will not be a fun team to play in round 1 – 6:05 PM
brooklyn’s defense in the third quarter was unbelievable. switching, swarming, getting out in transition. assuming they make it, the nets will not be a fun team to play in round 1 – 6:05 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Denver has some tough decisions to make with the 2nd unit. Malone tried no Thomas Bryant minutes tonight. Nuggets were still outscored by 15 in the 9 minutes without Jokic. – 6:04 PM
Denver has some tough decisions to make with the 2nd unit. Malone tried no Thomas Bryant minutes tonight. Nuggets were still outscored by 15 in the 9 minutes without Jokic. – 6:04 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Denver loses this one with Nikola Jokic having two cracks at it.
Three game losing streak for the No.1 team out West. pic.twitter.com/ELwmaITbf6 – 6:04 PM
Denver loses this one with Nikola Jokic having two cracks at it.
Three game losing streak for the No.1 team out West. pic.twitter.com/ELwmaITbf6 – 6:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 122, Nuggets 120
Brooklyn hangs on to claw out another victory after they led by as many as 14 in the 4th.
Late-game decision-making has to be better, but that’s a road win over the #1 team in the West.
That’s 5 out of the last 6. – 6:03 PM
Final: Nets 122, Nuggets 120
Brooklyn hangs on to claw out another victory after they led by as many as 14 in the 4th.
Late-game decision-making has to be better, but that’s a road win over the #1 team in the West.
That’s 5 out of the last 6. – 6:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Final: Nets 122, Nuggets 120
Brooklyn hangs on me to claw out another victory after they led by as many as 14 in the 4th.
Late-game decision-making has to be better, but that’s a road win over the #1 team in the West.
That’s 5 out of the last 6. – 6:03 PM
Final: Nets 122, Nuggets 120
Brooklyn hangs on me to claw out another victory after they led by as many as 14 in the 4th.
Late-game decision-making has to be better, but that’s a road win over the #1 team in the West.
That’s 5 out of the last 6. – 6:03 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
One of the most interesting games of the season. Lots to dissect. I think some of the details from this game provide an important preview of how teams will guard Denver in the playoffs. – 6:03 PM
One of the most interesting games of the season. Lots to dissect. I think some of the details from this game provide an important preview of how teams will guard Denver in the playoffs. – 6:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Nuggets 121-120 for their fifth win in six games. What a game. Nets now fifth in the East and could see their lead over the Knicks get to a game with a loss to the Lakers tonight. Another balanced scoring night. Ending was shaky but they landed the bird. – 6:02 PM
Final: Nets beat the Nuggets 121-120 for their fifth win in six games. What a game. Nets now fifth in the East and could see their lead over the Knicks get to a game with a loss to the Lakers tonight. Another balanced scoring night. Ending was shaky but they landed the bird. – 6:02 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic gets a decent look at 3. It’s just off target. Nets win 122-120. Jokic finishes with 35-20-11-2-2. Porter adds 23.
Bridges leads the Nets with 25 points.
That’s two straight home losses for Denver. – 6:02 PM
Jokic gets a decent look at 3. It’s just off target. Nets win 122-120. Jokic finishes with 35-20-11-2-2. Porter adds 23.
Bridges leads the Nets with 25 points.
That’s two straight home losses for Denver. – 6:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Jokic missed 2 jumpers that would’ve given the Nuggets the lead with less than 5 seconds left.
Denver loses, tying them with Philadelphia in the loss column, removing an already minimal negligible difference in team success between 2 MVP candidates. – 6:02 PM
Jokic missed 2 jumpers that would’ve given the Nuggets the lead with less than 5 seconds left.
Denver loses, tying them with Philadelphia in the loss column, removing an already minimal negligible difference in team success between 2 MVP candidates. – 6:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Brooklyn Nets really out here with Claxton and four midseason trade acquisition starters
Ya love to see it – 6:02 PM
Brooklyn Nets really out here with Claxton and four midseason trade acquisition starters
Ya love to see it – 6:02 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers and Nuggets tied in the loss column after Jokic missed a late free throw and two potential chances at a game winner pic.twitter.com/sZx0S97QMp – 6:02 PM
Sixers and Nuggets tied in the loss column after Jokic missed a late free throw and two potential chances at a game winner pic.twitter.com/sZx0S97QMp – 6:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nuggets last 3 games:
— Lost to Bulls
— Lost to Spurs
— Lost to Nets
Still 5 games ahead of the 2 seed. pic.twitter.com/zUZ6ydN4K3 – 6:01 PM
Nuggets last 3 games:
— Lost to Bulls
— Lost to Spurs
— Lost to Nets
Still 5 games ahead of the 2 seed. pic.twitter.com/zUZ6ydN4K3 – 6:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
What a DIME 🥵
@Terry Rozier x @Dennis Smith | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/1AvIkibeif – 6:00 PM
What a DIME 🥵
@Terry Rozier x @Dennis Smith | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/1AvIkibeif – 6:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, down 2, Nuggets will get a shot to tie or win it with 1.8 seconds left.
They do have one more timeout. – 5:59 PM
Alright, down 2, Nuggets will get a shot to tie or win it with 1.8 seconds left.
They do have one more timeout. – 5:59 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets foul Bridges. His first free throw spins out. He makes the second. Brooklyn up 2 with 1.8 seconds left. Nuggets take a timeout to advance the ball. – 5:59 PM
Nuggets foul Bridges. His first free throw spins out. He makes the second. Brooklyn up 2 with 1.8 seconds left. Nuggets take a timeout to advance the ball. – 5:59 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Jokic just missed a fadeaway that would’ve given the Nuggets the lead with less than 5 seconds left.
A Denver loss would give tie them with Philadelphia in the loss column, removing an already minimal negligible difference in team success between 2 MVP candidates. – 5:59 PM
Jokic just missed a fadeaway that would’ve given the Nuggets the lead with less than 5 seconds left.
A Denver loss would give tie them with Philadelphia in the loss column, removing an already minimal negligible difference in team success between 2 MVP candidates. – 5:59 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets turn in two fantastic defensive possessions to get the stop they needed.
They have the ball up 1 with 4 seconds remaining.
Same situation as Minnesota… – 5:58 PM
Nets turn in two fantastic defensive possessions to get the stop they needed.
They have the ball up 1 with 4 seconds remaining.
Same situation as Minnesota… – 5:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
No player has recorded multiple 35/20/10 games in the last 40 seasons.
Nikola Jokic has done it twice this season alone. pic.twitter.com/hf9PRIaoZR – 5:57 PM
No player has recorded multiple 35/20/10 games in the last 40 seasons.
Nikola Jokic has done it twice this season alone. pic.twitter.com/hf9PRIaoZR – 5:57 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic spins into a fadeaway that doesn’t fall. Nets ball with 3.9 seconds left. – 5:56 PM
Jokic spins into a fadeaway that doesn’t fall. Nets ball with 3.9 seconds left. – 5:56 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
After replay review, call is overturned.
Denver ball and it was an offensive foul.
Denver has the ball down 121-120 with 23.2 left in the game.
MPJ is back in the game. – 5:55 PM
After replay review, call is overturned.
Denver ball and it was an offensive foul.
Denver has the ball down 121-120 with 23.2 left in the game.
MPJ is back in the game. – 5:55 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Successful challenge. It’s reversed to an offensive foul. Nuggets ball. – 5:55 PM
Successful challenge. It’s reversed to an offensive foul. Nuggets ball. – 5:55 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets challenge is successful. MPJ is back on the court for what may be the final possession. – 5:55 PM
Nuggets challenge is successful. MPJ is back on the court for what may be the final possession. – 5:55 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic hands were straight up it appears.
The play is under review
Denver trails 120-121 with 23.2 seconds left in the game.
Huge call here. – 5:53 PM
Nikola Jokic hands were straight up it appears.
The play is under review
Denver trails 120-121 with 23.2 seconds left in the game.
Huge call here. – 5:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That’s clearly an offensive foul. Denver is gonna get the ball back down one – 5:53 PM
That’s clearly an offensive foul. Denver is gonna get the ball back down one – 5:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Denver is gonna win that challenge. Said it after Minnesota:
Living by Dinwiddie hero ball down the stretch will come back to bite you.
It has here today. – 5:53 PM
Denver is gonna win that challenge. Said it after Minnesota:
Living by Dinwiddie hero ball down the stretch will come back to bite you.
It has here today. – 5:53 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nuggets challenging a foul call on Jokic that would send Dinwiddie to the line with 23 seconds left and the Nets up one. My analysis for these things stink but I don’t think it’s getting overturned. Watch me be wrong. – 5:53 PM
Nuggets challenging a foul call on Jokic that would send Dinwiddie to the line with 23 seconds left and the Nets up one. My analysis for these things stink but I don’t think it’s getting overturned. Watch me be wrong. – 5:53 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Dinwiddie draws a foul for now. Jokic hated the call immediately. Denver takes a timeout to challenge. Looks like Jokic was vertical and Dinwiddie created the contact, but we’ll see. Nets up 1 with 23.2 seconds left. – 5:52 PM
Dinwiddie draws a foul for now. Jokic hated the call immediately. Denver takes a timeout to challenge. Looks like Jokic was vertical and Dinwiddie created the contact, but we’ll see. Nets up 1 with 23.2 seconds left. – 5:52 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Malone is reviewing that Joker foul on Dinwiddie. On replay, there does not seem to be excessive contact from Joker. He also didn’t lower his hands to contest. – 5:52 PM
Malone is reviewing that Joker foul on Dinwiddie. On replay, there does not seem to be excessive contact from Joker. He also didn’t lower his hands to contest. – 5:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Malone’s challenging this foul call on Joker, and I think he will win it. – 5:52 PM
Malone’s challenging this foul call on Joker, and I think he will win it. – 5:52 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Based on the replay I just saw in the arena, Nuggets should win this challenge. – 5:51 PM
Based on the replay I just saw in the arena, Nuggets should win this challenge. – 5:51 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Braun breaks out the clamps. Jokic grabs the rebound, his 20th, and gets fouled. He’s at the line with a chance to tie it with 41 seconds left. – 5:50 PM
Braun breaks out the clamps. Jokic grabs the rebound, his 20th, and gets fouled. He’s at the line with a chance to tie it with 41 seconds left. – 5:50 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
What a play by Christian Braun! Got the 1 on 1 stop on Dinwiddie in the clutch. – 5:50 PM
What a play by Christian Braun! Got the 1 on 1 stop on Dinwiddie in the clutch. – 5:50 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
The @Charlotte Hornets shot 73.7 percent (14-of-19) from the field in the first quarter tonight vs. Cleveland, matching their best accuracy in any quarter this season.
#LetsFly – 5:50 PM
The @Charlotte Hornets shot 73.7 percent (14-of-19) from the field in the first quarter tonight vs. Cleveland, matching their best accuracy in any quarter this season.
#LetsFly – 5:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Dorian Finney-Smith was the last Nets’ starter to hit double-digits. He just hit a huge 3 to put the Nets up four with 1:43 left. He’s got 15 points on five 3s. – 5:48 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith was the last Nets’ starter to hit double-digits. He just hit a huge 3 to put the Nets up four with 1:43 left. He’s got 15 points on five 3s. – 5:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Denver is surrendering the open Royce O’Neale/DFS three.
They’re gonna have to hit. – 5:48 PM
Denver is surrendering the open Royce O’Neale/DFS three.
They’re gonna have to hit. – 5:48 PM
Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
NEW AUDIO ($) for There are Many Different Whites: Steve Nash, Nikola Jokic, and the oversimplified race fight over MVP voting houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/narrated-the… – 5:48 PM
NEW AUDIO ($) for There are Many Different Whites: Steve Nash, Nikola Jokic, and the oversimplified race fight over MVP voting houseofstrauss.substack.com/p/narrated-the… – 5:48 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Brown 3 and a Jokic bucket make it a one-point Brooklyn lead with 2:36 left. – 5:47 PM
Brown 3 and a Jokic bucket make it a one-point Brooklyn lead with 2:36 left. – 5:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
That was an great defensive possession from the Nets to force the Gordon mid-range jumper with Jokic sealing in the mid-post.
Denver wants that high-low action, Brooklyn didn’t fall for it.
And they finished it gang rebinding. – 5:46 PM
That was an great defensive possession from the Nets to force the Gordon mid-range jumper with Jokic sealing in the mid-post.
Denver wants that high-low action, Brooklyn didn’t fall for it.
And they finished it gang rebinding. – 5:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jokic not in a drop and playing high with a switch after so Denver is sending a light double over if Brooklyn looks to isolate it. Denver’s rotations/multiple efforts out of that just haven’t been good enough. Other teams (like Phoenix) could pick on Jokic more off that too. – 5:46 PM
Jokic not in a drop and playing high with a switch after so Denver is sending a light double over if Brooklyn looks to isolate it. Denver’s rotations/multiple efforts out of that just haven’t been good enough. Other teams (like Phoenix) could pick on Jokic more off that too. – 5:46 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Career-high 15 dimes for @Spencer Dinwiddie 👏 pic.twitter.com/tZJdNlqAMk – 5:46 PM
Career-high 15 dimes for @Spencer Dinwiddie 👏 pic.twitter.com/tZJdNlqAMk – 5:46 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
No idea why Michael Porter Jr. isn’t in the game. Currently sitting on the bench with his arms crossed. – 5:44 PM
No idea why Michael Porter Jr. isn’t in the game. Currently sitting on the bench with his arms crossed. – 5:44 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Probably one of Denver’s better defensive units out there right now. It’s Brown, KCP, Braun, AG and Jokic out there with four minutes left. – 5:44 PM
Probably one of Denver’s better defensive units out there right now. It’s Brown, KCP, Braun, AG and Jokic out there with four minutes left. – 5:44 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Not sure how many other West teams have the personnel for it but that 2nd half from the smaller Nets against Denver was good tape. Did everything possible to not let Jokic get involved. Doubles everywhere. Forced turnovers, played fast and hit 3s. Stretched ’em out and moved it. – 5:41 PM
Not sure how many other West teams have the personnel for it but that 2nd half from the smaller Nets against Denver was good tape. Did everything possible to not let Jokic get involved. Doubles everywhere. Forced turnovers, played fast and hit 3s. Stretched ’em out and moved it. – 5:41 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic hits an off-balance floater and it’s a six-point game with 4:39 left. Timeout Nets. – 5:40 PM
Jokic hits an off-balance floater and it’s a six-point game with 4:39 left. Timeout Nets. – 5:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Dorian Finney-Smith followed up two of the best plays you’ll see from him with two of the worst plays you’ll see from him.
He’s been great, but have to be smarter. – 5:40 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith followed up two of the best plays you’ll see from him with two of the worst plays you’ll see from him.
He’s been great, but have to be smarter. – 5:40 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead the Nuggets 116-107 with 5:10 left. Malone putting all of his firepower back in with MPJ and Gordon joining Jokic. Dinwiddie has a career-high 15 assists. – 5:40 PM
Nets lead the Nuggets 116-107 with 5:10 left. Malone putting all of his firepower back in with MPJ and Gordon joining Jokic. Dinwiddie has a career-high 15 assists. – 5:40 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic completes his triple-double with a long outlet pass to Braun, who finishes and draws a foul. That’s 26-18-10. Nuggets down 9 before the free throw. – 5:39 PM
Jokic completes his triple-double with a long outlet pass to Braun, who finishes and draws a foul. That’s 26-18-10. Nuggets down 9 before the free throw. – 5:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Every Net but Noel and Finney-Smith are in double-figures today. – 5:38 PM
Every Net but Noel and Finney-Smith are in double-figures today. – 5:38 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Gordon throwing it up for that ✌️
@Gordon Hayward | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/O1ONSIB6FY – 5:37 PM
Gordon throwing it up for that ✌️
@Gordon Hayward | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/O1ONSIB6FY – 5:37 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your squad showed up tonight 😏
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/J4lvaite3K – 5:37 PM
Your squad showed up tonight 😏
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/J4lvaite3K – 5:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Nic Claxton (20 points, five rebounds, five assists) has registered the first 20/5/5 game of his career.
Spencer Dinwiddie has handed out a season-high 12 assists today. – 5:37 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Nic Claxton (20 points, five rebounds, five assists) has registered the first 20/5/5 game of his career.
Spencer Dinwiddie has handed out a season-high 12 assists today. – 5:37 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton (20 points, five rebounds, five assists) has registered the first 20/5/5 game of his career. – 5:37 PM
Nic Claxton (20 points, five rebounds, five assists) has registered the first 20/5/5 game of his career. – 5:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
After Rocky hit the backward shot from half court: Jeff Green dunk -> CB 3 -> Jokic block -> Jokic three-point play. Nuggets down 9 with 7:15 left. – 5:37 PM
After Rocky hit the backward shot from half court: Jeff Green dunk -> CB 3 -> Jokic block -> Jokic three-point play. Nuggets down 9 with 7:15 left. – 5:37 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker to CB for a 3-pointer from the top of the arc. Might be a pretty significant 3-pointer moving forward. – 5:36 PM
Joker to CB for a 3-pointer from the top of the arc. Might be a pretty significant 3-pointer moving forward. – 5:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
PJ dunkin’ on ’em 🉑
@PJ Washington | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/C8OSst99mB – 5:35 PM
PJ dunkin’ on ’em 🉑
@PJ Washington | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/C8OSst99mB – 5:35 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
It’s all going Clax’s way today 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/9bqM3dfwgl – 5:34 PM
It’s all going Clax’s way today 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/9bqM3dfwgl – 5:34 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets have taken a 106-92 lead in Denver. What a game and what a statement. – 5:33 PM
Nets have taken a 106-92 lead in Denver. What a game and what a statement. – 5:33 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update: Jamal Murray is questionable to return with a left knee soreness.
#MileHighBasketball – 5:33 PM
Injury Update: Jamal Murray is questionable to return with a left knee soreness.
#MileHighBasketball – 5:33 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Royce O’Neale hits his third 3 and admires it a bit. Nets lead 106-92 with 8:40 left. – 5:33 PM
Royce O’Neale hits his third 3 and admires it a bit. Nets lead 106-92 with 8:40 left. – 5:33 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Joe Harris has been outstanding for the Nets during this stretch. – 5:32 PM
Joe Harris has been outstanding for the Nets during this stretch. – 5:32 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray is officially questionable to return with left knee soreness. – 5:32 PM
Jamal Murray is officially questionable to return with left knee soreness. – 5:32 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray is questionable to return with left knee soreness, I’m told. – 5:31 PM
Jamal Murray is questionable to return with left knee soreness, I’m told. – 5:31 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Claxton contested baseline J off the dribble. Sure, Brooklyn. – 5:31 PM
Claxton contested baseline J off the dribble. Sure, Brooklyn. – 5:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton with the baseline j. Haven’t seen that from him…maybe ever as a Net? He’s eight-for-eight from the field. – 5:29 PM
Nic Claxton with the baseline j. Haven’t seen that from him…maybe ever as a Net? He’s eight-for-eight from the field. – 5:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On the court:
Reggie
KCP
Bruce
CB
Jeff
I’m sure this will work – 5:26 PM
On the court:
Reggie
KCP
Bruce
CB
Jeff
I’m sure this will work – 5:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets outscore Nuggets, 37-18, in the third quarter to take 98-87 lead into fourth quarter. It’s incredible they’ve been able to do this *despite* being outrebounded, 35-20. Nets have forced 13 TOs & shooting 57/41/91 as a team. Answering the bell in Denver. – 5:26 PM
Nets outscore Nuggets, 37-18, in the third quarter to take 98-87 lead into fourth quarter. It’s incredible they’ve been able to do this *despite* being outrebounded, 35-20. Nets have forced 13 TOs & shooting 57/41/91 as a team. Answering the bell in Denver. – 5:26 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray is now headed back to the locker room with a trainer. – 5:25 PM
Jamal Murray is now headed back to the locker room with a trainer. – 5:25 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Denver got outscored 37-18 in the 3rd quarter and go into the 4th down 98-87.
The Nuggets will have to dig deep in this 4th quarter and it starts with the defensive side of things. Brooklyn has put up 30+ in each quarter thus far. – 5:25 PM
Denver got outscored 37-18 in the 3rd quarter and go into the 4th down 98-87.
The Nuggets will have to dig deep in this 4th quarter and it starts with the defensive side of things. Brooklyn has put up 30+ in each quarter thus far. – 5:25 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
3rd quarters on Brooklyn’s current road trip:
Tuesday at Houston: +9
Thursday at Milwaukee: +10
Friday at Minnesota: +17
Today at Denver: +19 (37-18) – 5:25 PM
3rd quarters on Brooklyn’s current road trip:
Tuesday at Houston: +9
Thursday at Milwaukee: +10
Friday at Minnesota: +17
Today at Denver: +19 (37-18) – 5:25 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets outscored Denver 37-18 in the third. They take a 98-87 lead into the fourth. Brooklyn held the #Nuggets to 5-of-19 shooting with four turnovers. – 5:25 PM
#Nets outscored Denver 37-18 in the third. They take a 98-87 lead into the fourth. Brooklyn held the #Nuggets to 5-of-19 shooting with four turnovers. – 5:25 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Small ball worked against the Nuggets in the 3rd quarter. Nets outscored the Nuggets 37-18.
Nets did everything they could to prevent Jokic from orchestrating the offense. Hard doubles on catch, pre doubles before entry. Denver failed to make them pay. – 5:25 PM
Small ball worked against the Nuggets in the 3rd quarter. Nets outscored the Nuggets 37-18.
Nets did everything they could to prevent Jokic from orchestrating the offense. Hard doubles on catch, pre doubles before entry. Denver failed to make them pay. – 5:25 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Nuggets 98-87. Joe Harris and Royce O’Neale with a pair of 3s to close the quarter. Nets shooting 41 percent from 3. DFS is a point away from double-figures. Another game with balanced scoring. – 5:25 PM
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Nuggets 98-87. Joe Harris and Royce O’Neale with a pair of 3s to close the quarter. Nets shooting 41 percent from 3. DFS is a point away from double-figures. Another game with balanced scoring. – 5:25 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets give up a 37-18 quarter with Jokić on the court for all of it.
They were disrupted from playing their style because the Nets don’t give a rat if Denver’s bench players shoot the basketball. – 5:24 PM
Nuggets give up a 37-18 quarter with Jokić on the court for all of it.
They were disrupted from playing their style because the Nets don’t give a rat if Denver’s bench players shoot the basketball. – 5:24 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nets outscore the Nuggets 37-18 in the 3rd, and Nikola Jokic played the entire quarter. – 5:24 PM
Nets outscore the Nuggets 37-18 in the 3rd, and Nikola Jokic played the entire quarter. – 5:24 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Denver was just outscored 37-18 in the third quarter by the Nets. Included four turnovers and just five made field goals total. – 5:24 PM
Denver was just outscored 37-18 in the third quarter by the Nets. Included four turnovers and just five made field goals total. – 5:24 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic plays the entire third, and Denver starts the fourth down 11. Nets with the third 37-18. – 5:24 PM
Jokic plays the entire third, and Denver starts the fourth down 11. Nets with the third 37-18. – 5:24 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
That was an absolutely massive three and defensive rebound from Joe Harris. – 5:23 PM
That was an absolutely massive three and defensive rebound from Joe Harris. – 5:23 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Spencer Dinwiddie has a game-high 10 assists today.
Dinwiddie’s 8.1 assists per game over his last seven ranked 10th in the NBA coming into this game. – 5:19 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie has a game-high 10 assists today.
Dinwiddie’s 8.1 assists per game over his last seven ranked 10th in the NBA coming into this game. – 5:19 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Can we please take moment for girl Dad Jeff Green 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Ns8myxidZ2 – 5:19 PM
Can we please take moment for girl Dad Jeff Green 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Ns8myxidZ2 – 5:19 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nets extend the lead to 9 with 2:44 left in the third. This upcoming stretch without Jokic could be rather important. Nets have won the third 31-14 so far. – 5:18 PM
Nets extend the lead to 9 with 2:44 left in the third. This upcoming stretch without Jokic could be rather important. Nets have won the third 31-14 so far. – 5:18 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets are rolling. Nic Claxton’s foul trouble might have turned a negative into a positive. Going small has worked well. Finney-Smith just hit another 3, O’Neale cleaned up a missed layup from Bridges and the Nets lead 92-83 with 2:44 left in the third quarter. – 5:17 PM
Nets are rolling. Nic Claxton’s foul trouble might have turned a negative into a positive. Going small has worked well. Finney-Smith just hit another 3, O’Neale cleaned up a missed layup from Bridges and the Nets lead 92-83 with 2:44 left in the third quarter. – 5:17 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Good hustle by Royce O’Neale there. #Nets lead 92-83 with 2:44 left in the third. #Nuggets – 5:17 PM
Good hustle by Royce O’Neale there. #Nets lead 92-83 with 2:44 left in the third. #Nuggets – 5:17 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
KCP and Bruce Brown pick up technical fouls a few minutes apart. Nets have taken 22 free throws to Denver’s 10.
Good news: Murray’s back on the court. – 5:14 PM
KCP and Bruce Brown pick up technical fouls a few minutes apart. Nets have taken 22 free throws to Denver’s 10.
Good news: Murray’s back on the court. – 5:14 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kawhi was a far better defender in 2017 than Russ and Harden. They both fared far better in voting largely because they had more ball-handling responsibility and put up better numbers. Isn’t that kind of where Jokic lands compared to Giannis and Embiid? – 5:12 PM
Kawhi was a far better defender in 2017 than Russ and Harden. They both fared far better in voting largely because they had more ball-handling responsibility and put up better numbers. Isn’t that kind of where Jokic lands compared to Giannis and Embiid? – 5:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This isn’t me saying “I’m voting for Jokic and defense doesn’t matter.” I’m not even saying I care about the precedent (I don’t, I’m not in favor of repeating past mistakes for historical consistency). I’m just saying these defensive concerns are getting applied selectively. – 5:11 PM
This isn’t me saying “I’m voting for Jokic and defense doesn’t matter.” I’m not even saying I care about the precedent (I don’t, I’m not in favor of repeating past mistakes for historical consistency). I’m just saying these defensive concerns are getting applied selectively. – 5:11 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nets took Nic Claxton out, and Denver immediately started having trouble getting Nikola Jokic the ball. It’s the only thing that can slow down Denver’s offense and something the Nuggets have to be more ready for. It’s going to be the go-to in the playoffs. – 5:11 PM
Nets took Nic Claxton out, and Denver immediately started having trouble getting Nikola Jokic the ball. It’s the only thing that can slow down Denver’s offense and something the Nuggets have to be more ready for. It’s going to be the go-to in the playoffs. – 5:11 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets have gone small in this 3rd and they look great doing it.
A lot more pace, some of which has been caused by sloppy turnovers on Denver’s part. – 5:10 PM
Nets have gone small in this 3rd and they look great doing it.
A lot more pace, some of which has been caused by sloppy turnovers on Denver’s part. – 5:10 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Denver is struggling mightily to begin this 2nd half at the strategy we are all thinking
Get Nikola Jokic the basketball. – 5:10 PM
Denver is struggling mightily to begin this 2nd half at the strategy we are all thinking
Get Nikola Jokic the basketball. – 5:10 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I remember Malone was one of the first coaches to trap Booker so I’m not surprised to see Bridges getting a similar treatment with how high Jokic is playing. That growth/respect for Bridges year-to-year in particular is crazy if you think about how teams used to guard him. – 5:10 PM
I remember Malone was one of the first coaches to trap Booker so I’m not surprised to see Bridges getting a similar treatment with how high Jokic is playing. That growth/respect for Bridges year-to-year in particular is crazy if you think about how teams used to guard him. – 5:10 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Dorian Finney-Smith has matched his career-high with four steals today. – 5:09 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith has matched his career-high with four steals today. – 5:09 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Dorian Finney-Smith has matched his career-high with four steals.
He previously recorded four steals on 1/26/17 with Dallas at Oklahoma City.
DFS has half of Brooklyn’s eight steals today. – 5:09 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Dorian Finney-Smith has matched his career-high with four steals.
He previously recorded four steals on 1/26/17 with Dallas at Oklahoma City.
DFS has half of Brooklyn’s eight steals today. – 5:09 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Whatever you think of Nikola Jokic defensively, he’s definitely the worst defender of the three MVP candidates.
However, historically speaking, that hasn’t really been a major issue in MVP races.
Nash, Rose, Westbrook, Dirk Harden and Curry all won as meh defenders. – 5:09 PM
Whatever you think of Nikola Jokic defensively, he’s definitely the worst defender of the three MVP candidates.
However, historically speaking, that hasn’t really been a major issue in MVP races.
Nash, Rose, Westbrook, Dirk Harden and Curry all won as meh defenders. – 5:09 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray left the court at his normal time, but he’s got trainers working on one of his legs in front of the bench.
Nuggets down 3 with 5 minutes left in the third. – 5:08 PM
Jamal Murray left the court at his normal time, but he’s got trainers working on one of his legs in front of the bench.
Nuggets down 3 with 5 minutes left in the third. – 5:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jokic can lose the ball and still make a great pass. Guy is insane. – 5:07 PM
Jokic can lose the ball and still make a great pass. Guy is insane. – 5:07 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The Hive is aliiiiiiive – tune in!
📍 Buzz City
🆚 @Cleveland Cavaliers
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/sNsRufYQja – 5:07 PM
The Hive is aliiiiiiive – tune in!
📍 Buzz City
🆚 @Cleveland Cavaliers
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/sNsRufYQja – 5:07 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets have re-taken the lead after a Mikal Bridges and-one.
Jokic is going to get a rest at some point. Brooklyn is going to have to take full advantage in those minutes. – 5:06 PM
The Nets have re-taken the lead after a Mikal Bridges and-one.
Jokic is going to get a rest at some point. Brooklyn is going to have to take full advantage in those minutes. – 5:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets and Nuggets tied at 77 with 7:49 left in the third quarter. Nic Claxton with four fouls has Vaughn playing with DFS as the big alongside Royce, SD, Cam Johnson and Bridges. – 5:04 PM
Nets and Nuggets tied at 77 with 7:49 left in the third quarter. Nic Claxton with four fouls has Vaughn playing with DFS as the big alongside Royce, SD, Cam Johnson and Bridges. – 5:04 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
And the Nets will have a chance to regain the lead when Bridges goes to the line after a Denver timeout. Brooklyn’s either gotten to the free throw line or scored inside on three straight possessions. – 5:02 PM
And the Nets will have a chance to regain the lead when Bridges goes to the line after a Denver timeout. Brooklyn’s either gotten to the free throw line or scored inside on three straight possessions. – 5:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton picked up his 3rd and 4th foul on one possession with 9 minutes left in the 3rd.
That’s a killer. Clax has been one of the best players on the floor today.
Nets have not gotten the best whistle. – 5:01 PM
Nic Claxton picked up his 3rd and 4th foul on one possession with 9 minutes left in the 3rd.
That’s a killer. Clax has been one of the best players on the floor today.
Nets have not gotten the best whistle. – 5:01 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton just picked up gist 3rd and 4th foul on one possession with 9 minutes left in the 3rd.
That’s a killer. Clax has been one of the best players on the floor today.
Nets have not gotten the best whistle. – 5:01 PM
Nic Claxton just picked up gist 3rd and 4th foul on one possession with 9 minutes left in the 3rd.
That’s a killer. Clax has been one of the best players on the floor today.
Nets have not gotten the best whistle. – 5:01 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic just drew Claxton’s third and fourth fouls like 10 seconds apart. The second one is a three-point play. Nuggets up six. Royce O’Neale takes Claxton’s place. Nets going small. – 4:59 PM
Jokic just drew Claxton’s third and fourth fouls like 10 seconds apart. The second one is a three-point play. Nuggets up six. Royce O’Neale takes Claxton’s place. Nets going small. – 4:59 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon, currently shooting 62% from the free throw line, goes 1-of-2 at the stripe. – 4:57 PM
Aaron Gordon, currently shooting 62% from the free throw line, goes 1-of-2 at the stripe. – 4:57 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Big numbers for Clax in the first half 💪
18 PTS
7/7 FG pic.twitter.com/t1DE0MurkU – 4:54 PM
Big numbers for Clax in the first half 💪
18 PTS
7/7 FG pic.twitter.com/t1DE0MurkU – 4:54 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Break time over
2nd half of Nuggets basketball rn pic.twitter.com/lIrwo65QiA – 4:53 PM
Break time over
2nd half of Nuggets basketball rn pic.twitter.com/lIrwo65QiA – 4:53 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Felt a lot like Joker went into a beast mode in the first half, as if to say, ‘We’re a better team than we’ve shown of late.’
Went into the break with 19 points (on 13 shots), 11 boards and seven assists. The zero 3-pointers is also an indicator of where his head’s at. – 4:53 PM
Felt a lot like Joker went into a beast mode in the first half, as if to say, ‘We’re a better team than we’ve shown of late.’
Went into the break with 19 points (on 13 shots), 11 boards and seven assists. The zero 3-pointers is also an indicator of where his head’s at. – 4:53 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
These guys 🤝
MPJ: 19 PTS (77.8 FG%), 2 REB, 1 AST
AG: 12 PTS (83.3 FG%), 3 REB, 1 AST pic.twitter.com/Yen0lkuTzc – 4:50 PM
These guys 🤝
MPJ: 19 PTS (77.8 FG%), 2 REB, 1 AST
AG: 12 PTS (83.3 FG%), 3 REB, 1 AST pic.twitter.com/Yen0lkuTzc – 4:50 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We have Nuggets legend Dan Issel in the building today ⭐️
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/3VoTcNNai8 – 4:47 PM
We have Nuggets legend Dan Issel in the building today ⭐️
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/3VoTcNNai8 – 4:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Nets 69-61:
-Joker: 19-11-7, 9/13 FG, pretty good defense in 2Q
-MPJ: 19 points on 9 shots, hotter than the suns
-AG: 12 points on 6 shots
Bench continues to disappoint, but the starters were fantastic pic.twitter.com/rZsrNUpCcx – 4:45 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Nets 69-61:
-Joker: 19-11-7, 9/13 FG, pretty good defense in 2Q
-MPJ: 19 points on 9 shots, hotter than the suns
-AG: 12 points on 6 shots
Bench continues to disappoint, but the starters were fantastic pic.twitter.com/rZsrNUpCcx – 4:45 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Joker at the half 🔥
19 PTS
11 REB
7 AST pic.twitter.com/WjRx8BFhQ9 – 4:44 PM
Joker at the half 🔥
19 PTS
11 REB
7 AST pic.twitter.com/WjRx8BFhQ9 – 4:44 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton – who has run the lob game to perfection with Dinwiddie – has a team-high 18 points on 7-of-7 shooting. He’s even a perfect 4-of-4 from the stripe. #Nets – 4:41 PM
Nic Claxton – who has run the lob game to perfection with Dinwiddie – has a team-high 18 points on 7-of-7 shooting. He’s even a perfect 4-of-4 from the stripe. #Nets – 4:41 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 69, Nets 61
Defense has been an issue so far.
Murray with his 9th point after a buzz-beating 3-pointer.
Michael Porter Jr has 19 points. Jokic also has 19 points and 11 rebounds to go along with it.
If you’re Malone, whats your message to the team? – 4:40 PM
At the half: Nuggets 69, Nets 61
Defense has been an issue so far.
Murray with his 9th point after a buzz-beating 3-pointer.
Michael Porter Jr has 19 points. Jokic also has 19 points and 11 rebounds to go along with it.
If you’re Malone, whats your message to the team? – 4:40 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with 19 points (9-13 FG’s), 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in 18 first-half minutes. Was a +20. He and Michael Porter Jr. have saved Denver today. – 4:40 PM
Nikola Jokic with 19 points (9-13 FG’s), 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in 18 first-half minutes. Was a +20. He and Michael Porter Jr. have saved Denver today. – 4:40 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nikola Jokic with 19-11-7 in the first half on 9/13. All of this shots coming in the paint.
Jokic has been in Ed Malloy’s ear all game. Just 1/2 from the foul line. pic.twitter.com/PFJcwwApHH – 4:39 PM
Nikola Jokic with 19-11-7 in the first half on 9/13. All of this shots coming in the paint.
Jokic has been in Ed Malloy’s ear all game. Just 1/2 from the foul line. pic.twitter.com/PFJcwwApHH – 4:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic at half:
19 PTS
11 REB
7 AST
9-13 FG
Stat padding. pic.twitter.com/iaIhLRC57U – 4:39 PM
Jokic at half:
19 PTS
11 REB
7 AST
9-13 FG
Stat padding. pic.twitter.com/iaIhLRC57U – 4:39 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn led by ten, but the #Nuggets closed the half on a 30-12 run. #Nets – 4:39 PM
Brooklyn led by ten, but the #Nuggets closed the half on a 30-12 run. #Nets – 4:39 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Murray drains a deep 3 before the buzzer, giving the Nuggets a 69-61 lead at halftime.
Jokic with 19-11-7.
MPJ with 19 points on 9 shots. AG with 12.
Claxton leads the Nets with 18 points. – 4:38 PM
Murray drains a deep 3 before the buzzer, giving the Nuggets a 69-61 lead at halftime.
Jokic with 19-11-7.
MPJ with 19 points on 9 shots. AG with 12.
Claxton leads the Nets with 18 points. – 4:38 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Murray beats the buzzer with that 3. The #Nets trail 69-61 going into the locker room. – 4:38 PM
Murray beats the buzzer with that 3. The #Nets trail 69-61 going into the locker room. – 4:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets trail the Nuggets 69-61. Jamal Murray beats the buzzer. Interesting decision by Vaughn to let the Nets play through that Denver run and not call timeout. Nic Claxton hasn’t missed and has 18 points. Bridges has 15. Both Jokic and MPJ are hot for Denver. – 4:38 PM
Halftime: Nets trail the Nuggets 69-61. Jamal Murray beats the buzzer. Interesting decision by Vaughn to let the Nets play through that Denver run and not call timeout. Nic Claxton hasn’t missed and has 18 points. Bridges has 15. Both Jokic and MPJ are hot for Denver. – 4:38 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton in this first half:
18 points (team-high)
7-of-7 FG
4-of-4 FT
This matches the highest-scoring half of his career. – 4:37 PM
Nic Claxton in this first half:
18 points (team-high)
7-of-7 FG
4-of-4 FT
This matches the highest-scoring half of his career. – 4:37 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nikola Jokic just moving people like a Pro Bowl left guard on the pull. The man is a beast. – 4:37 PM
Nikola Jokic just moving people like a Pro Bowl left guard on the pull. The man is a beast. – 4:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker’s 17-11-7-1-1 and a +19 in the 1st half right now but he’s not first team All-Vibes so it doesn’t count – 4:35 PM
Joker’s 17-11-7-1-1 and a +19 in the 1st half right now but he’s not first team All-Vibes so it doesn’t count – 4:35 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Michael Porter Jr. is on fire. He’s got 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting. Nuggets up by seven all of the sudden. – 4:33 PM
Michael Porter Jr. is on fire. He’s got 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting. Nuggets up by seven all of the sudden. – 4:33 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for tonight vs. Cleveland:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/Hu1LuAQJL7 – 4:32 PM
Starters for tonight vs. Cleveland:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/Hu1LuAQJL7 – 4:32 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
There’s a fan that I am sitting next to that screams “that’s cap” every single time that the ref makes a call against the Nuggets.
It’s hilarious. – 4:32 PM
There’s a fan that I am sitting next to that screams “that’s cap” every single time that the ref makes a call against the Nuggets.
It’s hilarious. – 4:32 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with a block at the rim and steal on back-to-back possessions. Led to two-straight Nuggets 3s. He changed the momentum of this half right there. – 4:32 PM
Nikola Jokic with a block at the rim and steal on back-to-back possessions. Led to two-straight Nuggets 3s. He changed the momentum of this half right there. – 4:32 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic layup -> MPJ 3 -> AG 3. Nuggets take a three-point lead. Porter’s up to 14 points on 7 shots. Jokic is a rebound away from a first half double-double with 17-9-6. – 4:31 PM
Jokic layup -> MPJ 3 -> AG 3. Nuggets take a three-point lead. Porter’s up to 14 points on 7 shots. Jokic is a rebound away from a first half double-double with 17-9-6. – 4:31 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets led by ten, but that Gordon 3-pointer just put the #Nuggets back up 57-54. – 4:31 PM
The #Nets led by ten, but that Gordon 3-pointer just put the #Nuggets back up 57-54. – 4:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton hasn’t missed from the field or the free throw line today. Holding his own and then some against a team with size, length and physicality. Nets lead 53-47 with 5:37 left in the first half. – 4:27 PM
Nic Claxton hasn’t missed from the field or the free throw line today. Holding his own and then some against a team with size, length and physicality. Nets lead 53-47 with 5:37 left in the first half. – 4:27 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
MPJ hits a 3 before finding Jokic alone in the middle of the paint, but the Nuggets are still down 6 midway through the second. Brooklyn’s shooting 59.4% from the field and 47.1% from 3. Jokic with 13-8-5. MPJ with 11-1-2 on 5-6 FG. – 4:27 PM
MPJ hits a 3 before finding Jokic alone in the middle of the paint, but the Nuggets are still down 6 midway through the second. Brooklyn’s shooting 59.4% from the field and 47.1% from 3. Jokic with 13-8-5. MPJ with 11-1-2 on 5-6 FG. – 4:27 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
In 31 games since Jan. 1, only the Cavs, Nuggets and Bucks have played better basketball than the Thunder (by net rating). OKC has the No. 3 offense and No. 13 defense during that stretch. – 4:26 PM
In 31 games since Jan. 1, only the Cavs, Nuggets and Bucks have played better basketball than the Thunder (by net rating). OKC has the No. 3 offense and No. 13 defense during that stretch. – 4:26 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ comes in and immediately makes positive contributions. He’s been fantastic all game. – 4:26 PM
MPJ comes in and immediately makes positive contributions. He’s been fantastic all game. – 4:26 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
New leader in the clubhouse for best @Mikal Bridges cele 👌 pic.twitter.com/W5tmzuTlCa – 4:23 PM
New leader in the clubhouse for best @Mikal Bridges cele 👌 pic.twitter.com/W5tmzuTlCa – 4:23 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs CLE
Kelly Oubre Jr (Back Discomfort) is out.
James Bouknight (R Ankle Sprain) is out.
Mark Williams (R Thumb Sprain) is out.
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Surgery) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/nq2wU29yUH – 4:21 PM
INJURY REPORT vs CLE
Kelly Oubre Jr (Back Discomfort) is out.
James Bouknight (R Ankle Sprain) is out.
Mark Williams (R Thumb Sprain) is out.
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Surgery) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/nq2wU29yUH – 4:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The only way the Nuggets aren’t going to bleed points with the second unit is staggering Jokić or staggering multiple starters.
There are no combinations, no tricks, no ideas, no quick fixes. – 4:20 PM
The only way the Nuggets aren’t going to bleed points with the second unit is staggering Jokić or staggering multiple starters.
There are no combinations, no tricks, no ideas, no quick fixes. – 4:20 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A rainy Sunday calls for cozy fits ☔️
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/bKMA9OQMzF – 4:19 PM
A rainy Sunday calls for cozy fits ☔️
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/bKMA9OQMzF – 4:19 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nets take a 41-35 lead on Bridges’ third 3. He’s got 15 points. Nuggets have 4 bench points. – 4:16 PM
Nets take a 41-35 lead on Bridges’ third 3. He’s got 15 points. Nuggets have 4 bench points. – 4:16 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Christian Braun is out of the rotation again. Nuggets bench unit is bleeding defensively. Again. – 4:15 PM
Christian Braun is out of the rotation again. Nuggets bench unit is bleeding defensively. Again. – 4:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ok, this Mikal Bridges offensive stretch is reaching insane levels. – 4:14 PM
Ok, this Mikal Bridges offensive stretch is reaching insane levels. – 4:14 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton with a four-for-four start from the free throw line. I wrote earlier this week on his improvement from the charity stripe: theathletic.com/4281335/2023/0… – 4:13 PM
Nic Claxton with a four-for-four start from the free throw line. I wrote earlier this week on his improvement from the charity stripe: theathletic.com/4281335/2023/0… – 4:13 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mikal Bridges with a 3-pointer, and Vlatko Cancar hit with a flagrant. – 4:10 PM
Mikal Bridges with a 3-pointer, and Vlatko Cancar hit with a flagrant. – 4:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets out-rebounded the Nets 16-3 in that quarter and are currently down. – 4:10 PM
Nuggets out-rebounded the Nets 16-3 in that quarter and are currently down. – 4:10 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
No Thomas Bryant today for the Nuggets, even with Brooklyn going with Nerlens Noel at backup center. First game that Bryant’s been out of the rotation for since Denver acquired him at the deadline. Didn’t see that coming today. – 4:08 PM
No Thomas Bryant today for the Nuggets, even with Brooklyn going with Nerlens Noel at backup center. First game that Bryant’s been out of the rotation for since Denver acquired him at the deadline. Didn’t see that coming today. – 4:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets and Nuggets tied at 30 after the 1st.
16-3 rebounding advantage (7-1 offensive) for Denver is the story so far. Nets need to be more active when these shots go up. – 4:07 PM
Nets and Nuggets tied at 30 after the 1st.
16-3 rebounding advantage (7-1 offensive) for Denver is the story so far. Nets need to be more active when these shots go up. – 4:07 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert rolled his left ankle in Friday’s game against Brooklyn and is now listed as questionable for Monday’s game in Atlanta. – 4:07 PM
Rudy Gobert rolled his left ankle in Friday’s game against Brooklyn and is now listed as questionable for Monday’s game in Atlanta. – 4:07 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets and Nuggets tied at 30 after the 1st.
16-3 rebounding advantage (7-1 offensive) is the story so far. Nets need to be more active when these shots go up. – 4:07 PM
Nets and Nuggets tied at 30 after the 1st.
16-3 rebounding advantage (7-1 offensive) is the story so far. Nets need to be more active when these shots go up. – 4:07 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets closing lineup was Jamal, Reggie, Bruce, Jeff and Vlatko. Cancar misses three 3-pointers to close. Brown’s baseline jumper was the only basket reserve player scored.
MPJ has game-high 9, Joker with 7 points and 7 rebounds. 30-30 after 1. – 4:06 PM
#Nuggets closing lineup was Jamal, Reggie, Bruce, Jeff and Vlatko. Cancar misses three 3-pointers to close. Brown’s baseline jumper was the only basket reserve player scored.
MPJ has game-high 9, Joker with 7 points and 7 rebounds. 30-30 after 1. – 4:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets and #Nuggets knotted at 30 after one. Brooklyn shot 52.4 percent and forced six turnovers, but got outrebounded 16-3. – 4:06 PM
#Nets and #Nuggets knotted at 30 after one. Brooklyn shot 52.4 percent and forced six turnovers, but got outrebounded 16-3. – 4:06 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
For the latest and greatest on the Nets and today’s matchup, the one and only @Sarah Kustok joined me pregame. Be sure to check out her podcast NBA pulse too! pic.twitter.com/0tCMDNPyJd – 4:06 PM
For the latest and greatest on the Nets and today’s matchup, the one and only @Sarah Kustok joined me pregame. Be sure to check out her podcast NBA pulse too! pic.twitter.com/0tCMDNPyJd – 4:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets and Nuggets tied at 30. Nice rebound from the Nets, though they are getting killed on the boards 16-3. Mikal Bridges leads with eight. Bruce Brown just had a stepback j on the baseline in front of Nerlens Noel. You didn’t see that shot in Brooklyn. – 4:06 PM
End of the first quarter: Nets and Nuggets tied at 30. Nice rebound from the Nets, though they are getting killed on the boards 16-3. Mikal Bridges leads with eight. Bruce Brown just had a stepback j on the baseline in front of Nerlens Noel. You didn’t see that shot in Brooklyn. – 4:06 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
It’s 30-all after one.
MPJ leads the Nuggets with 9 points. Jokic with 7-7-3. Denver’s 2-9 from 3. Brooklyn’s 5-12. Mikal Bridges leads Brooklyn with 8 points. – 4:05 PM
It’s 30-all after one.
MPJ leads the Nuggets with 9 points. Jokic with 7-7-3. Denver’s 2-9 from 3. Brooklyn’s 5-12. Mikal Bridges leads Brooklyn with 8 points. – 4:05 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Really nice defensive play by Nerlens Noel to take the charge on Jokic, who had a full head of steam.
Uncharacteristic play by Jokic given he had as much room to operate as you could imagine. – 4:04 PM
Really nice defensive play by Nerlens Noel to take the charge on Jokic, who had a full head of steam.
Uncharacteristic play by Jokic given he had as much room to operate as you could imagine. – 4:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Check that, Vlatko is at the scorer’s table.
Looks like he will check in for Joker with Jeff at the 5 – 4:02 PM
Check that, Vlatko is at the scorer’s table.
Looks like he will check in for Joker with Jeff at the 5 – 4:02 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Might not be room in the rotation for Thomas Bryant tonight. Vlatko Cancar is at the scorer’s table. It’s Murray, Reggie Jackson, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green and Cancar out there after the substitute. – 4:02 PM
Might not be room in the rotation for Thomas Bryant tonight. Vlatko Cancar is at the scorer’s table. It’s Murray, Reggie Jackson, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green and Cancar out there after the substitute. – 4:02 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic has just walked Claxton to his spot a few times this first quarter. Way too big. – 4:01 PM
Jokic has just walked Claxton to his spot a few times this first quarter. Way too big. – 4:01 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Denver’s bench today looks like it’s going to be Reggie Jackson, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, Thomas Bryant and Jamal. – 3:59 PM
Denver’s bench today looks like it’s going to be Reggie Jackson, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, Thomas Bryant and Jamal. – 3:59 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Quick 9 for Mike 🪣
2:55 left in the first pic.twitter.com/5w8Qfg5qiJ – 3:59 PM
Quick 9 for Mike 🪣
2:55 left in the first pic.twitter.com/5w8Qfg5qiJ – 3:59 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Spencer Dinwiddie taking stepback threes in isolation against a 36-year-old Jeff Green is not what you want to see. – 3:58 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie taking stepback threes in isolation against a 36-year-old Jeff Green is not what you want to see. – 3:58 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
MPJ’s activity so far is impossible to miss. Nine points in his first eight minutes and working on the glass. – 3:56 PM
MPJ’s activity so far is impossible to miss. Nine points in his first eight minutes and working on the glass. – 3:56 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jeff Green checks in to join Bruce Brown on the Nuggets’ second-unit. Nuggets’ PA puts the ‘unce’ title in front of Green when he’s announced. I like it. – 3:56 PM
Jeff Green checks in to join Bruce Brown on the Nuggets’ second-unit. Nuggets’ PA puts the ‘unce’ title in front of Green when he’s announced. I like it. – 3:56 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Denver has 5 offensive rebounds already. Manhandling the Nets down low. – 3:56 PM
Denver has 5 offensive rebounds already. Manhandling the Nets down low. – 3:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jeff Green and Reggie Jackson enter.
This is the second straight game Vlatko has been available. – 3:56 PM
Jeff Green and Reggie Jackson enter.
This is the second straight game Vlatko has been available. – 3:56 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Bruce Brown in for Jamal Murray midway through the first. Murray will likely stagger with the bench unit. Nuggets up two after MPJ hits a 3. – 3:54 PM
Bruce Brown in for Jamal Murray midway through the first. Murray will likely stagger with the bench unit. Nuggets up two after MPJ hits a 3. – 3:54 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Phenomenal recovery from MPJ on that last forced turnover. Covered a lot of ground and read the rotation quickly. – 3:52 PM
Phenomenal recovery from MPJ on that last forced turnover. Covered a lot of ground and read the rotation quickly. – 3:52 PM
Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
Mile High… @Brooklyn Nets v the West leading @Denver Nuggets on @YESNetwork ! pic.twitter.com/uzu0g0rudv – 3:50 PM
Mile High… @Brooklyn Nets v the West leading @Denver Nuggets on @YESNetwork ! pic.twitter.com/uzu0g0rudv – 3:50 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
That was pretty ugly from Nerlens Noel on what should have been an easy lob finish. – 3:49 PM
That was pretty ugly from Nerlens Noel on what should have been an easy lob finish. – 3:49 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Two games in a row that MPJ caught a body. No ejection this time though. – 3:48 PM
Two games in a row that MPJ caught a body. No ejection this time though. – 3:48 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
MPJ just caught another body. Nerlens Noel is the victim today. No extracurriculars this time. Nuggets up 13-12 after a tough bucket from Gordon. – 3:48 PM
MPJ just caught another body. Nerlens Noel is the victim today. No extracurriculars this time. Nuggets up 13-12 after a tough bucket from Gordon. – 3:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nerlens Noel checking in early for Nic Claxton after logging a DNP-CD at Minnesota. – 3:48 PM
Nerlens Noel checking in early for Nic Claxton after logging a DNP-CD at Minnesota. – 3:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nuggets seem content to leave Nic Claxton open on the short-roll early in this one.
Nets will need Clax to make plays. – 3:47 PM
Nuggets seem content to leave Nic Claxton open on the short-roll early in this one.
Nets will need Clax to make plays. – 3:47 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Akin to how they played the second half against Rudy Gobert, Brooklyn opened today with power forward Dorian Finney-Smith on bruising Nikola Jokic and have center Nic Claxton on Aaron Gordon. #Nets #Nuggets – 3:45 PM
Akin to how they played the second half against Rudy Gobert, Brooklyn opened today with power forward Dorian Finney-Smith on bruising Nikola Jokic and have center Nic Claxton on Aaron Gordon. #Nets #Nuggets – 3:45 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Like the Raptors, who used OG, and like the Wolves, who used Slo Mo, the Nets are going small, with DFS, on Joker. – 3:43 PM
Like the Raptors, who used OG, and like the Wolves, who used Slo Mo, the Nets are going small, with DFS, on Joker. – 3:43 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Dorian Finney-Smith drew the straw of guarding Jokic, which makes sense given his long history in the Western Conference. – 3:43 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith drew the straw of guarding Jokic, which makes sense given his long history in the Western Conference. – 3:43 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nets starting with Dorian Finney-Smith on Jokic. Nic Claxton’s matched up with Gordon. – 3:43 PM
Nets starting with Dorian Finney-Smith on Jokic. Nic Claxton’s matched up with Gordon. – 3:43 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are opening the game with Dorian Finney-Smith on Jokic and Nic Claxton on Aaron Gordon. – 3:43 PM
Nets are opening the game with Dorian Finney-Smith on Jokic and Nic Claxton on Aaron Gordon. – 3:43 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon starts the game with a defensive rebound, an offensive rebound and a put-back to open the scoring against Brooklyn. – 3:41 PM
Aaron Gordon starts the game with a defensive rebound, an offensive rebound and a put-back to open the scoring against Brooklyn. – 3:41 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Spencer Dinwiddie was just standing on the court collecting himself when DeAndre Jordan came over and shoved him. Spencer looked at DJ, who put both hands up, like, ‘Who me?’ Then they embraced. – 3:40 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie was just standing on the court collecting himself when DeAndre Jordan came over and shoved him. Spencer looked at DJ, who put both hands up, like, ‘Who me?’ Then they embraced. – 3:40 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Just caught the “Jeff Green poster dunks” compilation on a League Pass commercial break. So much fun.
cc: @jeskeets
nba.com/watch/video/nb… – 3:29 PM
Just caught the “Jeff Green poster dunks” compilation on a League Pass commercial break. So much fun.
cc: @jeskeets
nba.com/watch/video/nb… – 3:29 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
And a new handshake was born…
@Mikal Bridges 🤝 @wacchi1013 pic.twitter.com/eZdOpegXnj – 3:26 PM
And a new handshake was born…
@Mikal Bridges 🤝 @wacchi1013 pic.twitter.com/eZdOpegXnj – 3:26 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Denver. Nets-Nuggets tips shortly. The Nets’ defense is atop the league their past five games. Denver’s offense is stupid loaded. Good test. Former Nets Jeff Green, Bruce Brown and DeAndre Jordan on the Nuggets. Royce O’Neale’s recent play has reminded me of Brown. – 3:26 PM
Greetings from Denver. Nets-Nuggets tips shortly. The Nets’ defense is atop the league their past five games. Denver’s offense is stupid loaded. Good test. Former Nets Jeff Green, Bruce Brown and DeAndre Jordan on the Nuggets. Royce O’Neale’s recent play has reminded me of Brown. – 3:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Maine is 1:53 from ending a 15 game Long Island win streak (Nets 22-3). Still a 5 point game. – 3:05 PM
Maine is 1:53 from ending a 15 game Long Island win streak (Nets 22-3). Still a 5 point game. – 3:05 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Lots of former Nets faces in Denver today with Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, and DeAndre Jordan.
Joe Harris and Nic Claxton are the only current Nets who spent significant time with all three. – 3:04 PM
Lots of former Nets faces in Denver today with Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, and DeAndre Jordan.
Joe Harris and Nic Claxton are the only current Nets who spent significant time with all three. – 3:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Same starters for Nets today at Denver:
Dinwiddie, Bridges, Johnson, Finney-Smith and Claxton – 3:01 PM
Same starters for Nets today at Denver:
Dinwiddie, Bridges, Johnson, Finney-Smith and Claxton – 3:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Calling all gamers! 🎮 We’re giving away copies of @NBA2K to lucky Hornets fans.
Enter here for a chance to win: https://t.co/RjYOK4sFsI pic.twitter.com/eQ2dtFtFy8 – 3:00 PM
Calling all gamers! 🎮 We’re giving away copies of @NBA2K to lucky Hornets fans.
Enter here for a chance to win: https://t.co/RjYOK4sFsI pic.twitter.com/eQ2dtFtFy8 – 3:00 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Hello, Serbia
Nuggets-Nets Pregame Lounge is going LIVE
@BrendanVogt, @DLineCo and me
youtube.com/watch?v=FIB-oD… – 2:56 PM
Hello, Serbia
Nuggets-Nets Pregame Lounge is going LIVE
@BrendanVogt, @DLineCo and me
youtube.com/watch?v=FIB-oD… – 2:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Checking out a fun finish in Maine. #Celtics built a big lead behind 9 Kabengele and Tony Snell 3s. #Nets storming back with pressure, tons of 3s and trail by 5 with 5 to play. The G-League pace is so crazy. pic.twitter.com/Ln8TVvOKIt – 2:51 PM
Checking out a fun finish in Maine. #Celtics built a big lead behind 9 Kabengele and Tony Snell 3s. #Nets storming back with pressure, tons of 3s and trail by 5 with 5 to play. The G-League pace is so crazy. pic.twitter.com/Ln8TVvOKIt – 2:51 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Vlatko Čančar is available for today’s game.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/WFzJoAiqrQ – 2:35 PM
Vlatko Čančar is available for today’s game.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/WFzJoAiqrQ – 2:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Vlatko Čančar is available for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Vmf8mfo41c – 2:34 PM
Vlatko Čančar is available for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Vmf8mfo41c – 2:34 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
For those who want to know —
Haircut Jok for their game against Brooklyn today. pic.twitter.com/WEy5aKqNqc – 2:18 PM
For those who want to know —
Haircut Jok for their game against Brooklyn today. pic.twitter.com/WEy5aKqNqc – 2:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Just my two cents: I didn’t find the answer super encouraging if you’re a Nuggets fan. The plan appears ambiguous at best, grasping at possible straws at worst.
I don’t know if the Nuggets know what will work or are backed into a corner playing lineups they know are bad. – 2:16 PM
Just my two cents: I didn’t find the answer super encouraging if you’re a Nuggets fan. The plan appears ambiguous at best, grasping at possible straws at worst.
I don’t know if the Nuggets know what will work or are backed into a corner playing lineups they know are bad. – 2:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets to victory playing an iso-dominant brand of basketball Friday.
I wrote about Jacque Vaughn’s strategy in the win, his comments on Dinwiddie’s role, and where Mikal Bridges fits into the offensive equation late in games: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jacq… – 2:14 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets to victory playing an iso-dominant brand of basketball Friday.
I wrote about Jacque Vaughn’s strategy in the win, his comments on Dinwiddie’s role, and where Mikal Bridges fits into the offensive equation late in games: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jacq… – 2:14 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
No update on Ben Simmons from Jacque Vaughn. He’s still managing the inflammation in his back. – 2:07 PM
No update on Ben Simmons from Jacque Vaughn. He’s still managing the inflammation in his back. – 2:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn jokes he wrote the recommendation letters for DeAndre Jordan, Bruce Brown and Jeff Green to all get to Denver. – 2:06 PM
Jacque Vaughn jokes he wrote the recommendation letters for DeAndre Jordan, Bruce Brown and Jeff Green to all get to Denver. – 2:06 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Haircut Joker in the house wearing cheetah print? Okay, dub. pic.twitter.com/KfwstTYuuI – 2:06 PM
Haircut Joker in the house wearing cheetah print? Okay, dub. pic.twitter.com/KfwstTYuuI – 2:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nuggets coach Mike Malone describes former Net Bruce Brown the same way those in Brooklyn did. Calls him Mr. Versatility. “He’s literally played every position for us this year.” – 1:53 PM
Nuggets coach Mike Malone describes former Net Bruce Brown the same way those in Brooklyn did. Calls him Mr. Versatility. “He’s literally played every position for us this year.” – 1:53 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We tipoff at 5 PM today! See y’all soon 😊
#LetsFly | @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/BHD4agCYwo – 1:44 PM
We tipoff at 5 PM today! See y’all soon 😊
#LetsFly | @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/BHD4agCYwo – 1:44 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @Sacramento Kings are averaging 130.6 PPG over their last 12 games, the highest scoring average over a 12-game span in franchise history.
The last team to average at least 130 PPG over a 12-game span was the Denver Nuggets in November 1990.
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 12:58 PM
The @Sacramento Kings are averaging 130.6 PPG over their last 12 games, the highest scoring average over a 12-game span in franchise history.
The last team to average at least 130 PPG over a 12-game span was the Denver Nuggets in November 1990.
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 12:58 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
It’s @HornetsVenomGT Night at the Hive! 🎮
#LetsFly x #HIVEVoltage pic.twitter.com/3CQCmsjyPG – 12:40 PM
It’s @HornetsVenomGT Night at the Hive! 🎮
#LetsFly x #HIVEVoltage pic.twitter.com/3CQCmsjyPG – 12:40 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets vs CLE 3/12
Ball (R Ankle Surgery) out
Martin (L Knee soreness) out
Bouknight (R ankle sprain) doubtful
Williams (R Thumb Sprain) doubtful – 12:02 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets vs CLE 3/12
Ball (R Ankle Surgery) out
Martin (L Knee soreness) out
Bouknight (R ankle sprain) doubtful
Williams (R Thumb Sprain) doubtful – 12:02 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Bruce Brown said the second unit is still establishing an identity. Reggie Jackson admitted he’s pressing. Thomas Bryant has yet to look comfortable in a #Nuggets uniform. And the rest of Denver’s bench? It’s as fluid as a waterfall.
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 11:13 AM
Bruce Brown said the second unit is still establishing an identity. Reggie Jackson admitted he’s pressing. Thomas Bryant has yet to look comfortable in a #Nuggets uniform. And the rest of Denver’s bench? It’s as fluid as a waterfall.
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 11:13 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets journal: Denver’s bench needs serious auditing before the postseason arrives.
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 10:40 AM
#Nuggets journal: Denver’s bench needs serious auditing before the postseason arrives.
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 10:40 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets journal: Denver bench’s needs serious auditing before the postseason arrives.
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 10:39 AM
#Nuggets journal: Denver bench’s needs serious auditing before the postseason arrives.
denverpost.com/2023/03/12/nug… – 10:39 AM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
CONGRATS to Kathryn Black with @BankofAmerica, last night’s Social Justice Power Forward recipient. Thank you for all you do in the social justice realm in our community!
#SwarmToServe | @HornetsGive – 9:35 AM
CONGRATS to Kathryn Black with @BankofAmerica, last night’s Social Justice Power Forward recipient. Thank you for all you do in the social justice realm in our community!
#SwarmToServe | @HornetsGive – 9:35 AM
