Joshburton

LATEST ARTICLES ( 49 )

• Game 13 Recap: Nets 96, Knicks 88 (OT). The One Where The Crosstown Rivalry Began

  

  Reggie Evans was everywhere, doing everything last night for the Nets.The last Nets playoff game was a May 18, 2007 loss in the Eastern Conference Semifinals... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 13 Preview: New York Knicks (9-3) at Brooklyn Nets (8-4)

  

  Before being traded to the Knicks, there was much speculation--and nearly a deal in place--stating that Carmelo Anthony was going to be a Net and open up the... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 12 Recap: Nets 98, Trail Blazers 85. The One Where Reggie, Brook, and Hump...

  

  With every game he plays well in, Joe Johnson is looking more and more like a steal for the NetsWinning their fifth-straight game at Barclays Center, the Nets... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 12 Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (6-6) at Brooklyn Nets (7-4)

  

  The Blazers drafted Damian Lillard (above) with the 6th-overall pick they received from the Nets in exhange for Gerald Wallace. So far, that trade has worked ou... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Netlinked 11/25/12: Springfield Armor Make Their Season Opener a Successful One

  

  These three guys (from left: Scott, Uzoh, Mays) are the core of the Armor and might be called up to the big-league squad later this season if they keep playing... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 11 Recap: Nets 88, Clippers 76. The One Where The Third Quarter Wasn't So...

  

  Ever since the Nets traded for Joe Johnson over the summer, the shooting guard hasn't played like himself. Tonight, he certainly did. Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Reggie Evans Fined for Flop from Nets-Lakers Game

  

  This is kind of old already (with the ridiculously short news-cycle of the Internet age), but Reggie Evans has made news as the first NBA player to be fined... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 11 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers (8-3) at Brooklyn Nets (6-4)

  

  We have a wonderful point guard battle tonight. Which one wins will probably determine the game's outcomeWhen: 7:30 pm; Friday, November 23rd, 2012Where:... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 10 Recap: Warriors 102, Nets 93. The One Where Klay and Curry Were...

  

  Prediction: This guy's (Klay Thompson) face will be the subject of my next nightmareIf you looked up the definition of "gut-punch loss" in the dictionary, you... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 10 Preview: Brooklyn Nets (6-3) at Golden State Warriors (6-5)

  

  The Nets have been waiting for Joe Johnson to start playing like the Joe Johnson they traded for. Against the defensively-challenged Warriors would be a great... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 9 Recap: Lakers 95, Nets 90

  

  It was easy to tell that Deron wanted to win last night's very badly. The Nets probably would have if he could have hit a few more shots. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 9 Preview: Brooklyn Nets (6-2) at Los Angeles Lakers (5-5)

  

  BOOOOOOOOOOOOOWhen: 10:30 pm; Tuesday, November 20th, 2012Where: Staples Center; Los Angeles, CATV: YES Network Tonight, the Nets look to extend their improbabl... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 8 Recap: Nets 99, Kings 90. The One Where Blatche Went Off

  

  22 points, 11-12 shooting, 20 minutes. Yep, this Andray Blatche. Yep, the guy who was amnestied this summer. Yep, the guy who was sent home by the Wizards last... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 8 Preview: Brooklyn Nets (5-2) at Sacramento Kings (2-7)

  

  We know his name is Tyreke Evans. The only thing we don't know is what position he is.Update: According to the Nets' beat writers on Twitter, Gerald Wallace is... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• The Nets Will Only Go As Far As Brook Lopez Allows Them To

  

  Some may think it's Deron Williams, others Joe Johnson. But the truth is that Brook Lopez is the true key to the Nets' success as a team. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 7 Recap: Nets 102, Celtics 97

  

  Reggie Evans may seem laid-back and calm in this picture, but in the game--especially when rebounding--he's downright terrifying. Also, very good at... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 7 Preview: Boston Celtics (5-3) at Brooklyn Nets (4-2)

  

  Kevin Garnett is scary both on and off the court. When: 8:00 pm; Thursday, November 15th, 2012Where: Barclays Center; Brooklyn, NYTV: TNT (Marv Albert is doing... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Shot Analysis: MarShon Brooks

  

  MarShon! The semi-fro!This is the 3rd (and final post) in a series on analyzing shot charts of the more important Nets (sans Brook Lopez because of his limited... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 6 Recap: Nets 114, Cavaliers 101

  

  The Nets simply had no answer for Varejao tonight. Thankfully, him and the Cavs had no answer for the Nets either.For the sake of an analogy, the Brooklyn Nets... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Game 6 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers (2-5) at Brooklyn Nets (3-2)

  

  Some around the NBA ridiculed the Cavs drafting guard Dion Waiters with the fourth overall pick in this summer's Draft. After seeing how he and sophomore... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS