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Day'Ron Sharpe stepped in as the Brooklyn Nets' starting center with Nic Claxton out of the lineup. As a result, he filled up the box score on both sides of the floor, proving he can bring the same energy to the court during longer stretches.

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The Brooklyn Nets Established a Legitimate Defensive Identity

The Brooklyn Nets were red hot in December, finishing the month with a 7-4 record. While the All-Star caliber offense from Michael Porter Jr. and the immediate impact of budding role players have contributed to their success, Brooklyn has found its identity all on the defensive end.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 5

Michael Porter Jr. Praises Nets for Instilling Confidence in Players

Michael Porter Jr. faced off against his former team for the first time, guiding the Brooklyn Nets to a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets while producing 27 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Nolan Traore News / NetsDaily / January 5

EXCLUSIVE: Nolan Traoré on NBA adjustment, G League, life in Brooklyn

This story was graciously written for NetsDaily by Elliott Caillot, a French student currently enrolled at Butler University. Though Caillot works for The Playoffs, a French-language sports outlet, he was recently credentialed for a few Brooklyn Nets games and practices during a trip to New York.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 5

Coaching and Culture has led to a Defensive Turnaround for the Brooklyn Nets

On a basketball court, there's really only three things that a player has total control over: their attitude, effort and focus. These three truths ring especially true on the defensive end.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Hardwood Heroics / January 4

Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up on Facing Former Teammates After Nets’ Win Over Nuggets: 'I Was Excited'

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr took on his former team, the Denver Nuggets, on Sunday. It was a special game for Porter, since it was the first time he faced the team that drafted him after he was traded over the summer.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 4

Brooklyn Nets blow past Denver Nuggets, win 127-115

Though Cam Johnson, dealing with a knee injury, could not make his return to Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets still had much catching up to do before the matinee contest.

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Field Level Media / January 4

Ex-Nugget Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 to lead Nets over Denver

Michael Porter Jr. collected 27 points and 11 rebounds against his former team on Sunday as the Brooklyn Nets led most of the way in a 127-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets in New York.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 4

Three Takeaways From the Nets' Sunday Win Over the Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets (11-22) returned home looking to break a three-game losing skid against the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets (23-12). The Nets got Michael Porter Jr.

NBA News / NetsDaily / January 4

LIVE DISCUSSION: Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets, 3:30 PM ET

Sunday hoops at the Barclays! The Nets are regrouping after a three-game skid, particularly following a tough loss on Friday night to Washington. To be fair, they were down a ton of guys… but still.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 4

Nets' Star Available to Play Against Undermanned Nuggets

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets tonight, hoping to slide back into the win column after a skid. Over the last month, Brooklyn has seen a real turnaround, grabbing seven wins in a 10-game span through December.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 3

Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez Breaks Down Day'Ron Sharpe's Start vs. Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets suffered one of their more brutal losses of the season on Friday night, getting dominated by the Washington Wizards on the road, 119-99.