Nets Fall To Thunder In 3 OTs
Russell Westbrook capped a 38-point, 15-rebound, nine-assist performance by scoring all of Oklahoma City's 13 points in the third overtime, and the Thunder defeated the Nets 123-120 on Wednesday.
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Russell Westbrook capped a 38-point, 15-rebound, nine-assist performance by scoring all of Oklahoma City's 13 points in the third overtime, and the Thunder defeated the Nets 123-120 on Wednesday.
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris has been diagnosed with a left knee strain following an MRI performed today, December 1.
The New Jersey Nets could be in a more difficult position to bounce back with the potential loss of one of their top players after last night game against the Knicks.
Amare Stoudemire scored 35 points and the New York Knicks broke open a close game right after New Jersey lost point guard Devin Harris to injury, beating the Nets 111-100 on Tuesday night.
While the New York Knicks have climbed back to .500 thanks to their recent success on the road, that hasn't translated at home despite a favorable schedule.
Devin Harris had 25 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 1:11 left, and eight assists to lead New Jersey Nets to a 98-96 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
Jrue Holiday had 20 points and 13 assists, and Thaddeus Young sparked a fourth-quarter spurt to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the New Jersey Nets 102-86 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Both teams hope to reverse those trends for at least one night when the Nets look to avoid a fifth straight road loss and hand the 76ers a fourth consecutive defeat overall Saturday.
Shaquille O'Neal scored a season-high 25 points and even hitting four straight free throws as the Boston Celtics came back to beat the New Jersey Nets 89-83 on Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics may be without Rajon Rondo again, but so far Nate Robinson is filling in nicely. Facing the New Jersey Nets may soften the blow of another absence by the NBA's assists leader.
Nets coach Avery Johnson said the second-year guard will be inactive for Tuesday night's home game against the Atlanta Hawks and won't travel to Boston for Wednesday night's game.
Brook Lopez scored a season-high 32 points and the New Jersey Nets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 107-101 overtime victory over the slumping Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
Coming off their most lopsided defeat of the season, the Hawks try to avoid their seventh loss in nine games when they visit the struggling New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.
NBA players' association executive director Billy Hunter said Monday he is "99 percent sure" there will be a player strike next summer.
Carmelo Anthony had 28 points and eight rebounds, Nene scored 22 points and the Denver Nuggets held off the New Jersey Nets 107-103 on Saturday night.
