Category: Brooklyn Nets

Schroder, Millsap pace Hawks past Nets, 110-105

Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Paul Millsap added 24 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 110-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 16 points for Atlanta, which had lost six of eight to fall three games behind fourth-place Toronto in the Eastern Conference.

Report: After not landing Lou Williams, Wizards may target Shabazz Muhammad

The Washington Wizards are thinking about a deep playoff run this season – they are the current three seed in the East, they have the best record in the conference since Dec. 1, and they have a starting five that has been powerful all season and is staying healthy. What they could use is some bench help to help make that run, which is why the Wizards were linked to the Lakers’ Lou Williams in trade talks.

Nets visit struggling Cavaliers

Eek! The Brooklyn Nets played the Miami Heat and appeared to have things in hand. However, they couldn’t hold on to their 18 point lead and wound up losing Waiting for the Nets will be the Cleveland Cavaliers .

Champion Cavaliers are next for Pelicans, who hope to prove Friday’s ugly loss was an aberration

The only question is whether the New Orleans Pelicans’ 143-114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night was the result of a systemic problem or a one-game aberration that’s prone to occur over the course of an 82-game season. Coach Alvin Gentry and his players have formed a consensus around the latter, crediting the NBA’s worst team for having a remarkably strong performance and catching the Pelicans at the wrong time.

Pelicans, minus Davis, hand Nets 8th straight loss, 104-95

Tyreke Evans scored a season-high 29 points and the New Orleans Pelicans, playing without All-Star big man Anthony Davis, defeated the reeling Brooklyn Nets 104-95 on Thursday night. Terrence Jones added 24 points and 12 rebounds for New Orleans , which improved to 6-13 on the road by winning both games during its stay in New York City.

Sixers tie win total from last season

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: NYSW114 less Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.

76ers beat Nets for 10th win to match last season’s total

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, center, is stopped by Brooklyn Nets’ Justin Hamilton, left, and Bojan Bogdanovic during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid dunks during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.

Wizards’ Bradley Beal out vs. Nets with sprained ankle

Wizards’ Bradley Beal out vs. Nets with sprained ankle Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night with a sprained right ankle Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iNRBO8 Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal dribbles against Indiana Pacers center Kevin Seraphin, back, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Washington. WASHINGTON – Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night with a sprained right ankle.