GAME 3 NETS VS 76ERS (1-1)

[SpeedyG]

I wouldn't even oppose giving Napier some burn

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[SpeedyG]

I think he should play. His activity is better than everyone else's in the frontcourt and he gets to the FT line. I'd rather see him in over Graham who has given us nothing over the last two contests.

I agree but Kenny doesn’t see it that way. What does he see in Graham?

He sees Graham as a 3&D player which he absolutely is not. I'll be shocked if Graham is on a guaranteed deal in the NBA next season.

Graham is a D sometimes 3 player lol

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[NetsJets]

I agree but Kenny doesn’t see it that way. What does he see in Graham?

He sees Graham as a 3&D player which he absolutely is not. I'll be shocked if Graham is on a guaranteed deal in the NBA next season.

Graham is a D sometimes 3 player lol

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lol

[Hello Brooklyn]

The biggest adjustment we can make is start hitting 3s. That was by far the biggest problem last game.

They didn't even bother guarding us out there and we kept missing all of them. That stretches the floor and will allow us to get shots closer to the rim.

You can't win in 2019 without spacing. Our shooters need to step the **** up they did in Game 1. Other people have been saying it but I really wish we had Crabbe.

[Hello Brooklyn]

This is the loudest Nets crowd I've ever heard.

Does anyone else agree?

Never got like this at any point in NJ or during the Deron years.

Hmm I think Game 5 at CAA vs the Pacers back in 2002 was the loudest. I was there live so bias haha.

I was at that game too. Fans were stomping and the building was shaking. I was seriously wondering whether it would hold up. It was so loud, it was ridiculous.

Looking back at the tape it doesn't seem that loud.

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[kamaze]

He's right.

How? We need him to score.

Don't let logic get in the way of people being ignorant.

If Russell had played scared and timid kamaze would be up in here talking **** regardless.

I’d insert LeVert into the starting lineup. And is there something against having Russell/LeVert/Dinwiddie on the floor at the same time?

Yeah I'm wondering who do we have to kill to get Russell/Dinwiddie/LeVert on the floor with two big men for rebounding and defense.

I don't care if Russell has to switch to SG and catch and shoot for the rest of the series, we need to keep these guys on the floor the majority of the game.

Yeah right.

[Keith Van Horn]

honestly, what about playing Shabazz more with the second unit to get another great ball handler out there? Then just keep pick and rolling them to death.

Russell - Levert - DMC - Rodi - Allen

then

Spencer - Shabazz - Harris - Graham/Dudley - RHJ (and rotate small ball lineup even with starters b/c Ed is out)

[MrDollarBills]

At least two of Russell, LeVert, and Dinwiddie should be on the floor at all times. No excuses.

[MGrand15]

honestly, what about playing Shabazz more with the second unit to get another great ball handler out there? Then just keep pick and rolling them to death.

Russell - Levert - DMC - Rodi - Allen

then

Spencer - Shabazz - Harris - Graham/Dudley - RHJ (and rotate small ball lineup even with starters b/c Ed is out)

We don't need a 10 man rotation in the playoffs.

Any other team, I wouldn't totally mind Shabazz but Philly makes it tough. Redick is the shortest guy they play. After that it's Jimmy Butler. Tough series for an undersized guard like Napier.

[Aussienet3]

Another 0 for from Harris....

[JoseRizal]

Can we at least show up? It’s frustrating to watch how we lack the desire to win. I know we’re complete underdogs here, but at least show the grit we displayed all season long...

[SpeedyG]

The biggest adjustment we can make is start hitting 3s. That was by far the biggest problem last game.

They didn't even bother guarding us out there and we kept missing all of them. That stretches the floor and will allow us to get shots closer to the rim.

You can't win in 2019 without spacing. Our shooters need to step the **** up they did in Game 1. Other people have been saying it but I really wish we had Crabbe.

Disagree. They actually focus quite a bit on our three. Tobias was even mic'd up talking about it. Joe has been the one that they have taken out, but even he got some good looks in game 3. That said, they aren't leaving him for open threes. Almost every shot he's taken deep have been designed curls. He's capable of hitting them at a good rate, but they are still not like him hitting a stand still catch and shoot.

The problem is that we don't have any dead eye shooters.With Crabbe out, Carroll and Russell are our next best shooters. Both have had open looks, but both have also "hunted" for ill-advised (at least to me) early in shot clock threes.

Graham isn't a shooter. Rodi is streaky. Dinwiddie is streaky and so is Caris. Honestly, if Caris hasn't been on a mini good streak from downtown we would be in deep deep trouble. Him being able to knock down his shot a bit has helped.

We need to hit our threes.

We have lived and die by it, for the most part all season long.

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[SpeedyG]

If we move Caris to the starting lineup, I would like Rodi to step back to the bench with Carroll at 4.

Need to have shooters surrounding him to really space them out.

Spencer and whoever is "hot" between Caris/Russell leads the next unit, with Rodi and Dudley at the 4/5. Graham can be at 3 or even Napier if we go small (with Caris getting some minutes at the 3)

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[MrDollarBills]

yeah I don't think moving Harris to the bench is the answer. we need to focus on getting him open, period.

also i think Russell/LeVert/Harris/Carroll/Allen should start and we should put the pressure on attacking JJ Reddick

[Keith Van Horn]

yeah I don't think moving Harris to the bench is the answer. we need to focus on getting him open, period.

also i think Russell/LeVert/Harris/Carroll/Allen should start and we should put the pressure on attacking JJ Reddick

idk, then you really have a lack of shooting off the bench then.

I think you swap Levert and Joe in their positions, then elevate Shabazz's role with the bench and decrease minutes for one of either Graham, Rondae, or Dudley.

Role with Spencer / Shabazz / Joe / Rondae / Dudley.

Joe still gets his 25+ minutes. Maybe there's a chance Philly doesn't plan for Joe with the reserves and Levert gives the starting unit fits?

Or just really emphasis that at least 2 of Russell, Levert, and Spencer need to be in the game at all times.

[CalamityX12]

Good luck everyone!!! The day may be raining but may it be a sign of things to come, raining 3s!!!!

Let's go Nets, get this win for the home crowd!

[Hello Brooklyn]

This season has been a success but I would just love one more win at home for the fans lead by a big game by Russell.

That would be a great ending to the season.

Keys to the game:
Play Dinwiddie/Levert/Russell 35-40 minutes
Find ways to get Harris open
Abuse Reddick on defense
If Boban is in then abuse the mid range game

[MrDollarBills]

yeah I don't think moving Harris to the bench is the answer. we need to focus on getting him open, period.

also i think Russell/LeVert/Harris/Carroll/Allen should start and we should put the pressure on attacking JJ Reddick

idk, then you really have a lack of shooting off the bench then.

I think you swap Levert and Joe in their positions, then elevate Shabazz's role with the bench and decrease minutes for one of either Graham, Rondae, or Dudley.

Role with Spencer / Shabazz / Joe / Rondae / Dudley.

Joe still gets his 25+ minutes. Maybe there's a chance Philly doesn't plan for Joe with the reserves and Levert gives the starting unit fits?

Or just really emphasis that at least 2 of Russell, Levert, and Spencer need to be in the game at all times.

at this point, we can't be worried about the bench. we need to cut the rotation and play our best 8 guys and go down swinging.

Either way...regardless of today's outcome, I'm happy. we're sitting here on April 20th talking about how the hell the Nets are going to win a playoff game.

[SpeedyG]

This season has been a success but I would just love one more win at home for the fans lead by a big game by Russell.

That would be a great ending to the season.

Keys to the game:
Play Dinwiddie/Levert/Russell 35-40 minutes
Find ways to get Harris open
Abuse Reddick on defense
If Boban is in then abuse the mid range game

I think along with Kenny, Russell not having a breakout moment yet is the disappointing thing. I want him to breakout of this slump and have one of those ridiculous games for all to see before we are eliminated

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