Hartnett: Brooklyn Defeat Proves Jason Kidd's Value To The Knicks
The Knicks' defeat in Brooklyn proved how crucial Jason Kidd is to their success.
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The Knicks' defeat in Brooklyn proved how crucial Jason Kidd is to their success.
For nearly three hours, both teams competed for each New York basketball fan's heart -- if not always very well, then certainly with all their might. The lead changes, missed opportunities and curious strategy all had me on the cusp of detonation.
They share a city, first place and now the belief that this new-look, New York matchup could be a real rivalry. And what a stirring start to it for the Nets and Knicks.
The symbolism of Monday night's game will supersede anything that will be relevant to the ultimate composition of the 2012-13 regular-season standings.
Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Brook Lopez had 15 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 98-85.
The win was crucial, for it not only halted a two-game losing streak in the midst of a strenuous stretch of 9 games in 14 days, but it was the first time this season that the Nets have risen above the level of a title contender .
The Brooklyn Nets gave up enough dunks and dishes in the first half, then decided to toughen up. Even they were impressed with the way they grounded the Clippers' high flyers.
It's holiday time in New York, which means pundits from across all media platforms have been compiling their "relevant" lists from the past year. So, in keeping with tradition, here's my list.
Forget the 24-hour rule -- I want to file a missing person report. It seems that Nets backup center Andray Blatche inexplicably disappeared sometime early in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's 95-90 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant scored six of his 25 points in the final two minutes, and the Lakers hung on for a 95-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in Mike D'Antoni's sideline debut.
News Corporation has acquired a 49 percent stake in the YES Network.
Dwight Howard doesn't care if he's severed his relationship with Brooklyn Nets' star Deron Williams.
Dwight who? If the Nets keep getting production at center, it won't be long before I forget the whole Howard soap opera.
Reserve forward Andre Blatche scored 22 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to their fifth straight win, 99-90 over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
While a win over the Celtics in mid-November is nice, it's not the same thing as beating that team in green in April. Thursday night's game was a good win for the Nets, and it should fuel their confidence and desire. However, it proved nothing.
