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5 things to watch for in tonight's Spurs vs. Nets matchup

Found February 11, 2012 on Project Spurs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marshon Brooks,  Deron Williams,  Tony Parker
TEAMS: San Antonio Spurs,  Detroit Pistons,  New Jersey Nets

The San Antonio Spurs (18-9) will face the New Jersey Nets (8-20) and put their six-game winning streak on the line tonight as their annual Rodeo Road Trip continues. The Spurs are coming off a win 100-90 win against the Philadelphia 76ers (2-0 on their current road trip) while the Nets are slumping and coming off a loss to the Detroit Pistons and are slumping. The Nets have lost five straight but did see the return of their star rookie MarShon Brooks back on the court after a toe injury. For a complete preview of tonight's contest, check out Project Spurs' Paul Garcia's breakdown but here are five things to watch for in tonight's game. Nets may be losing but it's not because of Deron Williams' efforts. D-Will is the only player in the NBA to average 20+ points and 8+ assists. Also, in the Nets' eight wins, D-Will has averaged 26.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 10.3 assists in 41 minutes. So the Nets really can hit the three-point shot. New Jersey hit a...
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