GT: Nets (27-24) vs. Bulls (11-39) 1/29/19 7:30pm EST

[Prokorov]

I think Russell just saw a scrub guarding him and decided to post up. Don't think he has the full green light yet lol.

Impressive showing for DLo. All star stuff. Didnt even feel like he was hot or anything. Just imposed his will on the game knowing that the Bulls couldn't guard him. Good thing he had fresh legs on the 2nd part of a back to back.

I feel the same on both counts... it is kind of crazy that in what i consider 2 "off nights" for Russell he scored 25 vs boston and 30 tonight. its like his "bad games" are 20/5/5 these days. what an enormous jump.

I think he deserves MIP credit. he has made the jump to a top 20 player if he keeps this up another 30 games

[Prokorov]

wins just keep coming. it blows my mind that we are 20-6 during this stretch with no Levert, no Crabbe and missing RHJ, Carroll, Dudley for long stretches and now dinwiddie out. It blows my mind even more that people still get on Kennys case despite matching last years win total in january while missing 2-3 starters all year.

Great game for Russell. Got pulled early last night and comes back with a 30/7 game with no turnovers and 3 steals. So much for "it will kill his confidence". Russell gets super criticised but he is the most mentally strong guy we have had hear in decades. he just tunes everything out and does what he needs to. 20-6 is an absurd string and Russell basically carried us to that.

Props to RHJ tonight as well, he outworked everyone and helped weather the storm when we couldnt buy a shot. Huge buckets and play

won the second of a back to back... everything really looking good for us

[Curns13]

Tonight was basically the perfect night of basketball. We got a win on the 2nd night of a back to back, equalling last season’s win total and putting us 4 games over .500 again. The East’s 9, 10 and 11 seeds all lost making our playoff chances even better. Its glorious.

[Curns13]

Big props to Bazz and RHJ. Lots of guys on here like to point out when they have an off game but say sweet FA when they are a huge part of a win. Bazz with 24 points from 17 shots (5/10 from 3) and RHJ with 18 points from just 10 shots.

RHJ averaging 14 and 7 (46% shooting) over the last 3 games.

[MrDollarBills]

I think Russell just saw a scrub guarding him and decided to post up. Don't think he has the full green light yet lol.

Impressive showing for DLo. All star stuff. Didnt even feel like he was hot or anything. Just imposed his will on the game knowing that the Bulls couldn't guard him. Good thing he had fresh legs on the 2nd part of a back to back.

I feel the same on both counts... it is kind of crazy that in what i consider 2 "off nights" for Russell he scored 25 vs boston and 30 tonight. its like his "bad games" are 20/5/5 these days. what an enormous jump.

I think he deserves MIP credit. he has made the jump to a top 20 player if he keeps this up another 30 games

I was just thinking last night how crazy it is now how Russell basically stumbles into these 20+ point games. It's almost effortless.

He made some wicked passes last night too. He had only one gaffe that I can really think of and that was when Dunn stripped him of the ball and he managed to scramble and get it back. Even then, I think the fact that we scrutinize every turnover will become less of an issue as he continues to mature and improve.

[MrDollarBills]

wins just keep coming. it blows my mind that we are 20-6 during this stretch with no Levert, no Crabbe and missing RHJ, Carroll, Dudley for long stretches and now dinwiddie out. It blows my mind even more that people still get on Kennys case despite matching last years win total in january while missing 2-3 starters all year.

Great game for Russell. Got pulled early last night and comes back with a 30/7 game with no turnovers and 3 steals. So much for "it will kill his confidence". Russell gets super criticised but he is the most mentally strong guy we have had hear in decades. he just tunes everything out and does what he needs to. 20-6 is an absurd string and Russell basically carried us to that.

Props to RHJ tonight as well, he outworked everyone and helped weather the storm when we couldnt buy a shot. Huge buckets and play

won the second of a back to back... everything really looking good for us

Deron Williams would have cried in his sleep if Kenny coached him the way he coaches D'Angelo. Russell is a super tough kid.

Also, for the folks who have all but signed RHJ's death notice on this roster, they should pay attention to what Kenny was saying last night after the game. The Nets value RHJ's ability to defend multiple positions. He's not going to get a lot of money but I would not be shocked to see him retained on a cheap deal after the smoke clears.

[MrDollarBills]

parker always been a good scorer, not just against us tonight...we need more firepower in the starting lineup..graham can't shoot, kurocs is always outta control and only plays good every other night. allen is limited on offense.

Parker is the opposite of what we need. he plays super undisciplined overhelping defense and overall a poor defender. offensively he needs tons of touches and gets all his points in isolation. he is a big who doesnt do anything in the pick and roll who shoots 32% from three.

I'd MUCH rather have graham, dudley, RHJ, Carroll or Kurucs out there

Parker is basically the PF version of okafor. he is an awful fit for what we do and isnt interested in working on the defensive end.

no, thank. you.

Nothing that Parker did last night was remotely impressive. Do all of that strong man crap versus dudes who aren't 6'5 or 215 lbs. it's a joke. i would have loved to have seen Ed Davis get physical with him.

[LKIRNets]

I never had one problem wit Kenny pulling him in Boston. I figured when I saw him miss the rebound, nah Kenny got get this kid. Those are plays he got to fight for, especially to be a playoff contender. He bounces back wit 30-4-7. And agrees wit his coach. Maturity and coachability, and closes a game versus a hard nose Bulls defense.

[Zombiesonics]

Think the nets are playing well because of Carroll Ed Davis and Napier all complimenting Russell so well. Taking a look at the recent 3 man line up performances, the trio of russell Napier and Davis has been insane (+19 net efficiency in last 100 minutes). Kurucs and Allen though have been a bit hit or miss, especially the rook. I wonder if Atkinson pulls the trigger and just starts Carroll soon.

[Prokorov]

Big props to Bazz and RHJ. Lots of guys on here like to point out when they have an off game but say sweet FA when they are a huge part of a win. Bazz with 24 points from 17 shots (5/10 from 3) and RHJ with 18 points from just 10 shots.

RHJ averaging 14 and 7 (46% shooting) over the last 3 games.

career high in 3s for napier too

[NetsJets]

Finding ways to win and beating a team we should beat, especially at home. Russell balled out last night.

[Prokorov]

Think the nets are playing well because of Carroll Ed Davis and Napier all complimenting Russell so well. Taking a look at the recent 3 man line up performances, the trio of russell Napier and Davis has been insane (+19 net efficiency in last 100 minutes). Kurucs and Allen though have been a bit hit or miss, especially the rook. I wonder if Atkinson pulls the trigger and just starts Carroll soon.

i think you need to stagger carroll off the bench with dinwiddie out. need someone who can create offense when dlo sits

[MrDollarBills]

Think the nets are playing well because of Carroll Ed Davis and Napier all complimenting Russell so well. Taking a look at the recent 3 man line up performances, the trio of russell Napier and Davis has been insane (+19 net efficiency in last 100 minutes). Kurucs and Allen though have been a bit hit or miss, especially the rook. I wonder if Atkinson pulls the trigger and just starts Carroll soon.

Carroll gives our bench unit some much needed shooting and aggressiveness on both ends, I wouldn't rock the boat too much, plus when LeVert returns someone will be sent to the bench

[Zombiesonics]

Think the nets are playing well because of Carroll Ed Davis and Napier all complimenting Russell so well. Taking a look at the recent 3 man line up performances, the trio of russell Napier and Davis has been insane (+19 net efficiency in last 100 minutes). Kurucs and Allen though have been a bit hit or miss, especially the rook. I wonder if Atkinson pulls the trigger and just starts Carroll soon.

Carroll gives our bench unit some much needed shooting and aggressiveness on both ends, I wouldn't rock the boat too much, plus when LeVert returns someone will be sent to the bench

Yeah I’m pretty it’s joe Harris who will sit, which is going to be tough because Harris also compliments dlo very well as a legit spacer who is neutral or nearly positive defensively. It’s gonna be a serous crunch for minutes when levert crabbe and dinwiddie all get back, Kenny Atkinson is going to have some tough decisions.

[MrDollarBills]

Think the nets are playing well because of Carroll Ed Davis and Napier all complimenting Russell so well. Taking a look at the recent 3 man line up performances, the trio of russell Napier and Davis has been insane (+19 net efficiency in last 100 minutes). Kurucs and Allen though have been a bit hit or miss, especially the rook. I wonder if Atkinson pulls the trigger and just starts Carroll soon.

Carroll gives our bench unit some much needed shooting and aggressiveness on both ends, I wouldn't rock the boat too much, plus when LeVert returns someone will be sent to the bench

Yeah I’m pretty it’s joe Harris who will sit, which is going to be tough because Harris also compliments dlo very well as a legit spacer who is neutral or nearly positive defensively. It’s gonna be a serous crunch for minutes when levert crabbe and dinwiddie all get back, Kenny Atkinson is going to have some tough decisions.

Joe Harris is not sitting. Either Kurucs or Graham will go to the bench.

[TheNetsFan]

Carroll gives our bench unit some much needed shooting and aggressiveness on both ends, I wouldn't rock the boat too much, plus when LeVert returns someone will be sent to the bench

Yeah I’m pretty it’s joe Harris who will sit, which is going to be tough because Harris also compliments dlo very well as a legit spacer who is neutral or nearly positive defensively. It’s gonna be a serous crunch for minutes when levert crabbe and dinwiddie all get back, Kenny Atkinson is going to have some tough decisions.

Joe Harris is not sitting. Either Kurucs or Graham will go to the bench.

This. LeVert will take some time to get back into game shape & be re-inserted into the starting line-up, but when he does it'll be him, DLo & Harris starting. I'd bank on Rodi heading to the bench.

[Prokorov]

Think the nets are playing well because of Carroll Ed Davis and Napier all complimenting Russell so well. Taking a look at the recent 3 man line up performances, the trio of russell Napier and Davis has been insane (+19 net efficiency in last 100 minutes). Kurucs and Allen though have been a bit hit or miss, especially the rook. I wonder if Atkinson pulls the trigger and just starts Carroll soon.

Carroll gives our bench unit some much needed shooting and aggressiveness on both ends, I wouldn't rock the boat too much, plus when LeVert returns someone will be sent to the bench

Yeah I’m pretty it’s joe Harris who will sit, which is going to be tough because Harris also compliments dlo very well as a legit spacer who is neutral or nearly positive defensively. It’s gonna be a serous crunch for minutes when levert crabbe and dinwiddie all get back, Kenny Atkinson is going to have some tough decisions.

i doubt harris sits.... if Dlo is the engine of this offense then Joe is the timing belt. it runs so much better with him in there. he puts a ton of pressure on the defense. I think it has to be either Graham/Kurucs/Dudley or whomever from that F spot.... or... Levert. He and dinwiddie have some chemsitry. he can take dinwiddie 6th man 28-30 minutes until dinwiddie is back and then play with him off the bench until you figure out how to work him into the starting lineup.

no need to rock the boat.., Dlo/Harris/Allen HAVE to start

[SpeedyG]

There is no way Joe Harris sits. Graham or Rodi (probably Graham) will give way for whenever Caris finds his groove upon his return.

Honestly, the starting line up needs an uptick anyway. Looking at the past several games, it's been our bench that's ignited our runs. The return of Caris improves Russell, Harris, Rodi, and Allen.

Our bench is already a strength. There's no need to move Joe to it.

Once everyone's healthy were looking at

Russell/Caris/Joe/Rodi/Allen
Napier (eventually spencer), Graham or Crabbe at SG, Carroll, Rondae and Davis.

No need to shake up the starting lineup

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[SpeedyG]

Sheesh, I just realized I didn't even mention Dudley. This roster is deep.

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[Curns13]

Carroll gives our bench unit some much needed shooting and aggressiveness on both ends, I wouldn't rock the boat too much, plus when LeVert returns someone will be sent to the bench

Yeah I’m pretty it’s joe Harris who will sit, which is going to be tough because Harris also compliments dlo very well as a legit spacer who is neutral or nearly positive defensively. It’s gonna be a serous crunch for minutes when levert crabbe and dinwiddie all get back, Kenny Atkinson is going to have some tough decisions.

Joe Harris is not sitting. Either Kurucs or Graham will go to the bench.

Thinking otherwise is insane.