The Atlanta Hawks almost blow a 16-point lead as the Nets won the final three quarters of the game. However, Atlanta was able to come away with the victory by a very slim 106-101 margin.
Good
What really has been helping the Nets is their rebounding. New Jersey outrebounded the Hawks 40-33. The Nets also went to a three-guard set to start the game as MarShon Brooks finally got his start. He achieved a double-double scoring 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
However, Anthony Morrow, who’s job is in question, led the Nets in scoring. Morrow was 4-6 from three-point range and managed to score 20 points. Deron Williams had 14 assists in the loss as well.
Bad
The Nets have dropped another game and now have eight losses on the season while only netting two wins. The Nets committed 16 turnovers against the Hawks. The Nets were also faced with a short bench as DeShawn Stevenson and Mehmet Okur were inactive.
Kris Humphries fouled out while only accumulating 26 minutes. If the Nets are...
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Marshon Brooks,
Anthony Morrow,
Deron Williams,
DeShawn Stevenson,
Mehmet Okur,
Kris Humphries
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks, New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers
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