GT: Nets vs. Warriors 12/21 7:30pm

[NetsWorld]

I think its crucial for us to try to get the 1 seed to avoid Milwaukee and Boston until the CF.

It may be a tall order but our schedule isn't too bad.

Maybe in a month we'll have a different outlook. I am not sold that Middleton stays healthy; I think Bucks are beatable and Boston is regressing and Marcus Smart is not 100 percent, and Celts need his ball handling. Nets will have to keep momentum going and throw knockout punches without caring just like the league didn't care when we were hurt. Nobody talked about us like we were hurt last year. We got to give them the same energy. When Bucks when their ship, Giannis injured Kyrie and it went under the radar and he has been getting praise ever since.

It's mad early to speculate if teams will get healthy going into PO. What we can definitely see right now is:

• Mazzulla is liability as a coach and Saltics getting exposed now. Horford and Brogdan showing all signs of being washed up. White and Houser unplayable vs PO teams. Only thing that going their way right now is their brittle C just got back. Than again, how long before he will start limping again. He's like AD, you know it's coming, you just don't know exactly when.

• Khris shooting motion after he come back was kind of different. He lacks confidence and hesitate now. That wrist ain't 100% yet, now his legs starting to get flat. They need him big time, Giannis didn't have offseason at all, at some point fatigue will be factor. Luka getting minor injuries already, he ain't had offseason either.

The drop off with Joe Ingles is mind blowing. Dude looks like he's 100 yo and can't guard a chair now, mad slow on his feet on both sides. Not that he was a blur to begin with, it's just now it's sad thing to watch. Matthew's ain't much different now too.

So yes Bucks have lots of health issues right now. I don't see Giannis being able to carry them into top 4 seed. Eventually he will flame out. They need Khris back soon, and not just on the court, they need him healthy and balling. Otherwise they will be 1st or 2nd round exit team this year.

I don't wish bad health or injuries on anyone but I wouldn't mind Nets catching a break. So if a player is out, speedy recovery and best wishes to that person, but my team's job is hypothetically easier.

[MrDollarBills]

Don't think there's anyone on the team beyond maybe Claxton that can match up with Giannis. It's okay though as the key against the Bucks has always been limiting Jrue and Middleton. Giannis will get his against anyone, the Celtics have Horford and the two Williams who are the types of defenders you'd want against him and he was still putting up ridiculous numbers in the playoffs against them.

If you recall, Middleton had a few great games in the series a couple years back and was a difference maker. In that series it was only KD and Brown who could defend him amongst the rotation players. Now, you have O'Neale, Yuta, Simmons, KD, Claxton, Warren, and Sumner. Some of these players can also defend Holiday as well. imo that's the key against the Bucks, limit Holiday/Middleton and play Lopez off the floor in PNR.

imo they have the best team, the best player in the league, and their big 3 fits incredibly well together. Wouldn't take too much from the upcoming game as this team is still finding continuity and might be a player or two away from a contending roster.

Giannis can score 60 for all i care. I put Ben on Middleton for the entire game and take the ball away from him.

That's why I said this game will be very intriguing to see how both coaches will explore certain match ups.

Like Royce vs Kris or Ben

Nic and Yuta vs Giannis

Will JV hide KD on B. LO? This will take away our 2nd best shot blocker away from painted area.

They very thin at F spot and beside Jrue their talent level at guard is mediocre in all aspects. I mean they play Carter for 25+ min a game

Lots of things to watch for. Definitely going to DVR it for later days to see what coaches did to adjust.

Ben takes Middleton

Clax takes Giannis

KD takes Brook

Royce guards Jrue

Kyrie guards Allen

[Papi_swav]

I think its crucial for us to try to get the 1 seed to avoid Milwaukee and Boston until the CF.

It may be a tall order but our schedule isn't too bad.

Maybe in a month we'll have a different outlook. I am not sold that Middleton stays healthy; I think Bucks are beatable and Boston is regressing and Marcus Smart is not 100 percent, and Celts need his ball handling. Nets will have to keep momentum going and throw knockout punches without caring just like the league didn't care when we were hurt. Nobody talked about us like we were hurt last year. We got to give them the same energy. When Bucks when their ship, Giannis injured Kyrie and it went under the radar and he has been getting praise ever since.

It's mad early to speculate if teams will get healthy going into PO. What we can definitely see right now is:

• Mazzulla is liability as a coach and Saltics getting exposed now. Horford and Brogdan showing all signs of being washed up. White and Houser unplayable vs PO teams. Only thing that going their way right now is their brittle C just got back. Than again, how long before he will start limping again. He's like AD, you know it's coming, you just don't know exactly when.

• Khris shooting motion after he come back was kind of different. He lacks confidence and hesitate now. That wrist ain't 100% yet, now his legs starting to get flat. They need him big time, Giannis didn't have offseason at all, at some point fatigue will be factor. Luka getting minor injuries already, he ain't had offseason either.

The drop off with Joe Ingles is mind blowing. Dude looks like he's 100 yo and can't guard a chair now, mad slow on his feet on both sides. Not that he was a blur to begin with, it's just now it's sad thing to watch. Matthew's ain't much different now too.

So yes Bucks have lots of health issues right now. I don't see Giannis being able to carry them into top 4 seed. Eventually he will flame out. They need Khris back soon, and not just on the court, they need him healthy and balling. Otherwise they will be 1st or 2nd round exit team this year.

facts, this is why it's important to stick to the task and try to stay healthy. Ppl say it's no way we can beat Bucks and Celtics but anything can happen in the NBA, main guys gets injured and things suddenly looks different. Ofcourse I'm not hoping for injuries on other teams but this is what happens in sports. If we can remain healthy and gain chemistry we definitely have as good of a chance as anybody

[Papi_swav]

Maybe in a month we'll have a different outlook. I am not sold that Middleton stays healthy; I think Bucks are beatable and Boston is regressing and Marcus Smart is not 100 percent, and Celts need his ball handling. Nets will have to keep momentum going and throw knockout punches without caring just like the league didn't care when we were hurt. Nobody talked about us like we were hurt last year. We got to give them the same energy. When Bucks when their ship, Giannis injured Kyrie and it went under the radar and he has been getting praise ever since.

It's mad early to speculate if teams will get healthy going into PO. What we can definitely see right now is:

• Mazzulla is liability as a coach and Saltics getting exposed now. Horford and Brogdan showing all signs of being washed up. White and Houser unplayable vs PO teams. Only thing that going their way right now is their brittle C just got back. Than again, how long before he will start limping again. He's like AD, you know it's coming, you just don't know exactly when.

• Khris shooting motion after he come back was kind of different. He lacks confidence and hesitate now. That wrist ain't 100% yet, now his legs starting to get flat. They need him big time, Giannis didn't have offseason at all, at some point fatigue will be factor. Luka getting minor injuries already, he ain't had offseason either.

The drop off with Joe Ingles is mind blowing. Dude looks like he's 100 yo and can't guard a chair now, mad slow on his feet on both sides. Not that he was a blur to begin with, it's just now it's sad thing to watch. Matthew's ain't much different now too.

So yes Bucks have lots of health issues right now. I don't see Giannis being able to carry them into top 4 seed. Eventually he will flame out. They need Khris back soon, and not just on the court, they need him healthy and balling. Otherwise they will be 1st or 2nd round exit team this year.

I don't wish bad health or injuries on anyone but I wouldn't mind Nets catching a break. So if a player is out, speedy recovery and best wishes to that person, but my team's job is hypothetically easier.

Exactly, us Nets fans had to endure seasons with injured players. Brook Lopez was injured alot and injured for the year that time we got Pierce and KG. KD hurt his whole first year here, Kyrie got hurt that same year. Kyrie gets hurt after Giannis purposely puts his feet under him in a series we was up 2-0 on them. Dinwiddie was out the whole year Kyrie and KD comes back. KD was hurt last year when we had our Big 3 and we never gained chemistry with that big 3. Harden was always limping. LMA was always hurt, Claxton was hurt alot too. It's about time we put a healthy year together and let the injury bug hit the other teams for once.

[NetsWorld]

It's mad early to speculate if teams will get healthy going into PO. What we can definitely see right now is:

• Mazzulla is liability as a coach and Saltics getting exposed now. Horford and Brogdan showing all signs of being washed up. White and Houser unplayable vs PO teams. Only thing that going their way right now is their brittle C just got back. Than again, how long before he will start limping again. He's like AD, you know it's coming, you just don't know exactly when.

• Khris shooting motion after he come back was kind of different. He lacks confidence and hesitate now. That wrist ain't 100% yet, now his legs starting to get flat. They need him big time, Giannis didn't have offseason at all, at some point fatigue will be factor. Luka getting minor injuries already, he ain't had offseason either.

The drop off with Joe Ingles is mind blowing. Dude looks like he's 100 yo and can't guard a chair now, mad slow on his feet on both sides. Not that he was a blur to begin with, it's just now it's sad thing to watch. Matthew's ain't much different now too.

So yes Bucks have lots of health issues right now. I don't see Giannis being able to carry them into top 4 seed. Eventually he will flame out. They need Khris back soon, and not just on the court, they need him healthy and balling. Otherwise they will be 1st or 2nd round exit team this year.

I don't wish bad health or injuries on anyone but I wouldn't mind Nets catching a break. So if a player is out, speedy recovery and best wishes to that person, but my team's job is hypothetically easier.

Exactly, us Nets fans had to endure seasons with injured players. Brook Lopez was injured alot and injured for the year that time we got Pierce and KG. KD hurt his whole first year here, Kyrie got hurt that same year. Kyrie gets hurt after Giannis purposely puts his feet under him in a series we was up 2-0 on them. Dinwiddie was out the whole year Kyrie and KD comes back. KD was hurt last year when we had our Big 3 and we never gained chemistry with that big 3. Harden was always limping. LMA was always hurt, Claxton was hurt alot too. It's about time we put a healthy year together and let the injury bug hit the other teams for once.

That 21 chip is the Nets ship, not the Bucks. Everyone knows it and even Kellerman and Bayless said it already.

[TheNetsFan]

Giannis can score 60 for all i care. I put Ben on Middleton for the entire game and take the ball away from him.

That's why I said this game will be very intriguing to see how both coaches will explore certain match ups.

Like Royce vs Kris or Ben

Nic and Yuta vs Giannis

Will JV hide KD on B. LO? This will take away our 2nd best shot blocker away from painted area.

They very thin at F spot and beside Jrue their talent level at guard is mediocre in all aspects. I mean they play Carter for 25+ min a game

Lots of things to watch for. Definitely going to DVR it for later days to see what coaches did to adjust.

Ben takes Middleton

Clax takes Giannis

KD takes Brook

Royce guards Jrue

Kyrie guards Allen

Jrue would destroy Royce. Royce excels at guarding up (bigger). He struggles against guards.

[Papi_swav]

I don't wish bad health or injuries on anyone but I wouldn't mind Nets catching a break. So if a player is out, speedy recovery and best wishes to that person, but my team's job is hypothetically easier.

Exactly, us Nets fans had to endure seasons with injured players. Brook Lopez was injured alot and injured for the year that time we got Pierce and KG. KD hurt his whole first year here, Kyrie got hurt that same year. Kyrie gets hurt after Giannis purposely puts his feet under him in a series we was up 2-0 on them. Dinwiddie was out the whole year Kyrie and KD comes back. KD was hurt last year when we had our Big 3 and we never gained chemistry with that big 3. Harden was always limping. LMA was always hurt, Claxton was hurt alot too. It's about time we put a healthy year together and let the injury bug hit the other teams for once.

That 21 chip is the Nets ship, not the Bucks. Everyone knows it and even Kellerman and Bayless said it already.

yea except for Bucks fans they don't want to admit it despite us spanking them by 50 pts in game 2 lol hope we get our revenge this time around

[Hello Brooklyn]

That's why I said this game will be very intriguing to see how both coaches will explore certain match ups.

Like Royce vs Kris or Ben

Nic and Yuta vs Giannis

Will JV hide KD on B. LO? This will take away our 2nd best shot blocker away from painted area.

They very thin at F spot and beside Jrue their talent level at guard is mediocre in all aspects. I mean they play Carter for 25+ min a game

Lots of things to watch for. Definitely going to DVR it for later days to see what coaches did to adjust.

Ben takes Middleton

Clax takes Giannis

KD takes Brook

Royce guards Jrue

Kyrie guards Allen

Jrue would destroy Royce. Royce excels at guarding up (bigger). He struggles against guards.

Jrue cannot destroy anybody. Hes a limited offensive player.

Every once in a while he has a good game. Does not scare me in the playoffs.

Giannis is the only one who truly scares me on that team.

[Gooner]

Giannis can score 60 for all i care. I put Ben on Middleton for the entire game and take the ball away from him.

That's why I said this game will be very intriguing to see how both coaches will explore certain match ups.

Like Royce vs Kris or Ben

Nic and Yuta vs Giannis

Will JV hide KD on B. LO? This will take away our 2nd best shot blocker away from painted area.

They very thin at F spot and beside Jrue their talent level at guard is mediocre in all aspects. I mean they play Carter for 25+ min a game

Lots of things to watch for. Definitely going to DVR it for later days to see what coaches did to adjust.

Ben takes Middleton

Clax takes Giannis

KD takes Brook

Royce guards Jrue

Kyrie guards Allen

There will be a lot of switching anyway.

[MrDollarBills]

Ben takes Middleton

Clax takes Giannis

KD takes Brook

Royce guards Jrue

Kyrie guards Allen

Jrue would destroy Royce. Royce excels at guarding up (bigger). He struggles against guards.

Jrue cannot destroy anybody. Hes a limited offensive player.

Every once in a while he has a good game. Does not scare me in the playoffs.

Giannis is the only one who truly scares me on that team.

Giannis is unstoppable. I'm not worried about players like him. It's the other guys we need to shut down. Middleton is doubtful to play, if he's out we need to play smart defense, stay home on their shooters.

[NetsWorld]

Jrue would destroy Royce. Royce excels at guarding up (bigger). He struggles against guards.

Jrue cannot destroy anybody. Hes a limited offensive player.

Every once in a while he has a good game. Does not scare me in the playoffs.

Giannis is the only one who truly scares me on that team.

Giannis is unstoppable. I'm not worried about players like him. It's the other guys we need to shut down. Middleton is doubtful to play, if he's out we need to play smart defense, stay home on their shooters.

Giannis injury may be catching up to him as well; Bucks may be playing well but ever since Khris' injury, they have had a hard time getting him back. Not quiet sure he will be the same either, sounds familiar? Harden rings a bell since his hammy injury.