#Nets' Jarrett Allen not 'tripping' about sitting during 4th quarters nypost.com/2020/02/23/net… via @nypostsports

Just saw #Punchstats that make it clear how convincingly #Fury dominated #Wilder, especially in the third and over the final three rounds. Look forward to the replay to see the beating for myself.

When the boxing job came open at the NY Daily News many years ago, Kriegel tried to get me installed as the boxing writer. His attempt failed, which was lucky for me because #Newsday has proven more viable and profitable in long run. But I always appreciated that gesture by him.

Listening to @MarkKriegel commentary on #WilderFury2 about Fury upset and domination with 7th round TKO. Kriegel gets plenty of praise and doesn't need more from me, but honestly, he is one of the greatest talents in journalism, so bloody smart and insightful. Excellent stuff.

#Nets’ defense completely shuts down #Hornets in bounce-back win. #nba nypost.com/2020/02/22/net… via @nypostsports

Also, even though Ben Simmons only played a few minutes, this piece from my colleague @kirkgoldsberry dives into a lot of the issues that have befallen Philly this season: espn.com/nba/story/_/pa…

There are a lot of mitigating factors to go along with this, to be sure. But: Giannis has 31 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists and is plus-25. Regardless of what is said postgame, pretty strong response to Embiid declaring he is the best player in the world the other night.

This got out of hand quickly.

Just because, s/o my dog Joey Buckets! pic.twitter.com/O9kSq8lacx

Ohhh you gotta be quicker than that. Lol
#AudienceOfOne @ Charlotte, North Carolina instagram.com/p/B85MqicpMmd/…

Shake Milton is once again proving he is a rotation-level guard. Eight points in 11 minutes, including hitting a couple of 3-pointers. Even when Sixers are healthy, Brett Brown should find consistent minutes for him.

#Nets completely shut down #Hornets in bounce-back win nypost.com/2020/02/22/net… via @nypostsports

Bucks 56, Sixers 50 at half. Sixers managing to hang around. Joel Embiid with a big second quarter to help drag Philly back into it. Giannis Antetokounmpo already with 14-7-4 for Milwaukee.

Big swing - Brook Lopez tries to throw down a massive dunk, and then Furkan Korkmaz buries a 3. Sixers have done a good job of hanging around in this game after their slow start - thanks to a huge second quarter by Joel Embiid (12 points)

Now Tobias Harris is limping after that last drive. Looked like he was grabbing his right knee. Harris has been the one constant for Philly all season long, and has gotten off to a good start tonight. Looks like he’s staying in the game, though.

After going scoreless in the first quarter, Joel Embiid already has seven in the first 2:15 of the second. Especially with Ben Simmons now out, Philly is gonna need another massive performance from Embiid to win this game.

Final: #Nets 115, #Hornets 86. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot had 21 points off the bench and Garrett Temple added 15 points and 11 boards off the bench. The nets held the Hornets to 35.2 percent shooting, outrebounded them, 54-45, and outscored them 50-36 in the paint.

Dominant victory for Brooklyn: 115-86.

They had 8 players in double figures, led by Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (21 points). Caris LeVert dropped 17 points and grabbed a career-high 6 steals.

- 17 3-pointers
- 10 steals
- 6 blocks

... 2nd-most lopsided win of the season.

Final: #Nets 115, #Hornets 86

PJ Washington 16 pts/7 rebs
Malik Monk 15 pts/4 rebs
Cody Zeller 14 pts/9 rebs

Season-high tying 3-game win streak is snapped

Up next: @ Indiana on Tuesday

Theo Pinson had him stuck in the mud 😳

(@NetsOnYES) pic.twitter.com/JCJjL1uVTE

I'd say this is Brooklyn's most complete game of the year.

Ben Simmons doesn’t look right. He appeared to maybe tweak his back after going into the cameras following the layup he made a minute ago. Something to monitor.

Caris LeVert with a career-high 6 steals.

End of 3: Nets 88, Hornets 63.

Nets outscored the Hornets 33-18 in the quarter. Defense has been the key for BK tonight and the balanced attack continues: 5 players in double figures, LeVert leading with 15 (+ 5 steals).

This shot put the fro down pic.twitter.com/X0qwBDaXL6

LeVert now up to six for a new career high. #Nets

Let’s just say that the Sixers going down 12-2 in the opening three minutes is not exactly how they wanted - or needed - to start this game. Bucks are hitting everything, and Sixers look shell shocked.

Caris LeVert has 15 points, but his impact has been on the other end. His five steals are a #Nets season-high, and matches his career-high.

From up nine, the #Nets closed the third quarter on a 31-15 run to lead the #Hornets 88-63. The defense has been superb.

End of 3rd Q: Nets 88, #Hornets 63

Half: Nets 55, Hornets 45.

Balanced attack with gritty defense. Zero players in double figures, but 8 players with 5+ points. Hit a few more 3-pointers and Kenny Atkinson will tell you this is exactly how they want to play.

Dinwiddie: 9 points, 3 rebounds & 3 assists.

Halftime: #Nets 55, #Hornets 45. Nets have led by as much as 12 after shooting 47.5 percent despite making only 4 of last 19 threes. Hornets shooting 34.9 percent, but have 13-0 advantage in second-chance points.

Halftime: Nets 55, #Hornets 45

Graham eviscerated the #Nets for 40 points in the #Hornets win on Dec. 11. Those free throws were his first points of the night. He’s missed all six shots and Brooklyn leads 55-43.

Ian Eagle is on a roll tonight

Currently frustrated with @Sarah Kustok because she’s never seen Breakfast Club 😂

#Hornets have 11-0 lead in second-chance points and have cut 10-point #Nets lead to 41-36.

First of two big dunks for DeAndre Jordan, who puts the Nets up 36-26 with 9:23 left in the 2nd quarter. He already has 8 points in 6 minutes (4/4).

(@NetsOnYES) pic.twitter.com/FhnJyAGhXm

Six straight points by DeAndre Jordan give #Nets biggest lead at 36-26.

1Q: #Nets 30, #Hornets 25. Hornets held to 40 percent shooting compared to Nets' 52.6 mark, including 6-14 from three. Joe Harris has just one shot attempt tonight, a missed three.

Brooklyn's ball movement looks great thus far.

The Nets lead 30-25 after the 1st quarter. They shot 53% from the field and nailed six 3-pointers. Zero players in double figures, but 7 players with at least 1 FGM.

(Very important: Mr. Whammy is in Charlotte and has forced 3-of-4 misses at the line.)

#Nets shot 10-of-19 in the first quarter, albeit with five turnovers. If they do a better job holding onto the ball, they could expand their 30-25 lead. But turnovers are and have been an issue.

End of first Q: Nets 30, #Hornets 25

The Celtics say Kemba Walker is out for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers with a sore knee.

First player(s) off the bench: Malik Monk and Cody Martin.

#Nets first 8 shots all were threes before a Jarrett Allen dunk for a 14-8 lead over Hornets that now is down to 14-12.

Retro remix night as #Hornets get set to take on Nets. So that means the classic court is down. pic.twitter.com/IWtnHQhuQt

The Kyrie Irving surgery question #Nets still must answer nypost.com/2020/02/22/the… via @nypostsports

Beware those that crave power.

Happy 70th, Dr. J.

🟥 3x Champion
⬜️ 4 MVP’s
🟦 8th highest scorer in ABA/NBA history

"It's as sweet as it ever was...Hopefully, we started something & we can win more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne.”

- Erving, 1976 🏆 pic.twitter.com/CEpH1At3Dr

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