GT: Nets @ Rockets: 3/3/2021 - 7:30 PM EST - YES & ESPN

[MrDollarBills]

I really don't even care about the #1 seed. We will get it eventually.

The Sixers don't scare me with homecourt or without.

Outside of Embiid they have don't have enough offensively. Once we start doubling Embiid and leaving Simmons wide open they might have to bench him.

Double Embiid and dare Simmons to shoot. Their offense won't be able to keep up with the barrage of the Nets.

There isn't a defense in the league that can stop this.

[MrDollarBills]

24-13 at the break, locked in at #2. 9 wins out of the last 10 games. Winning records at home and away.

This train doesn't stop until June. Let's GO!!!

And all that without KD for all but what, seven or eight games?

Correct.

The rest of the league should be concerned.

[Whiskey Slick]

Nic Claxton hit the boards hard tonight with 8 rebs.

He is going to score baskets simply off of Harden passes and activity but if he can pull down 7-8 boards a night regularly that will be huge going forward.

This team is nowhere near it's final form.

We talked about this the other day.

If he just becomes a good rebounder like he was tonight,
IMO we're winning the chip THIS YEAR barring injuries.

He doesn't have to be Andre Drummond off the boards. Just has to rebound like he did tonight.

When you add in his length and upside as a shot blocker/defender and scorer, just give us 8 to 10 rebounds.

[MrDollarBills]

Re:Kyrie, he looks tired to me, I don't know if he's feeling well or not, but you can tell he needs some rest. I kinda wish he would opt out of the all star game and just take time for himself during the break, the next 3 and a half months are going to be go time.

[Whiskey Slick]

Roberson had his shot to stick around after than 10 day contract, but he's blown it.

NOT HAPPENING.

I wouldn't be surprised if tonight was the last we ever see him in a Nets uniform again.

[Paradise]

24-13 at the break, locked in at #2. 9 wins out of the last 10 games. Winning records at home and away.

This train doesn't stop until June. Let's GO!!!

And all that without KD for all but what, seven or eight games?

Correct.

The rest of the league should be concerned.

We’re also looking at PJ Tucker, Andre Drummond, JJ Redick, etc. We could add either one off a buyout and still add someone else with Dinwiddie’s contract. Add a couple good vet signings and we are just as deep as we started and better.

[MrDollarBills]

Nic Claxton hit the boards hard tonight with 8 rebs.

He is going to score baskets simply off of Harden passes and activity but if he can pull down 7-8 boards a night regularly that will be huge going forward.

This team is nowhere near it's final form.

We talked about this the other day.

If he just becomes a good rebounder like he was tonight,
IMO we're winning the chip THIS YEAR barring injuries.

He doesn't have to be Andre Drummond off the board. Just has to rebound like he did tonight.

When you add in his length and upside as a shot blocker/defender and scorer, just give us 8 to 10 rebounds.

If we stay healthy, we are winning this. You can feel it. Nic coming on and being the high energy big that we have wanted is another piece of the puzzle. We still have the MLE and TPE for two players that can boost us over the edge.

[MrDollarBills]

And all that without KD for all but what, seven or eight games?

Correct.

The rest of the league should be concerned.

We’re also looking at PJ Tucker, Andre Drummond, JJ Redick, etc. We could add either one off a buyout and still add someone else with Dinwiddie’s contract. Add a couple good vet signings and we are just as deep as we started and better.

Give me Tucker and Reddick.

[Paradise]

Fun Fact: The Trevor Booker trade to Philly landed us the Knicks 2nd round pick in 2019 which turned into...Nic Claxton at 30. Knicks didn’t win the lottery but we did.

Thanks, Knicks.

[Whiskey Slick]

Fun Fact: The Trevor Booker trade to Philly landed us the Knicks 2nd round pick in 2019 which turned into...Nic Claxton at 30. Knicks didn’t win the lottery but we did.

Thanks, Knicks.

That's awesome. I hate the Knicks and that makes having stolen Claxton even sweeter.

[Paradise]

Nic Claxton hit the boards hard tonight with 8 rebs.

He is going to score baskets simply off of Harden passes and activity but if he can pull down 7-8 boards a night regularly that will be huge going forward.

This team is nowhere near it's final form.

We talked about this the other day.

If he just becomes a good rebounder like he was tonight,
IMO we're winning the chip THIS YEAR barring injuries.

He doesn't have to be Andre Drummond off the board. Just has to rebound like he did tonight.

When you add in his length and upside as a shot blocker/defender and scorer, just give us 8 to 10 rebounds.

If we stay healthy, we are winning this. You can feel it. Nic coming on and being the high energy big that we have wanted is another piece of the puzzle. We still have the MLE and TPE for two players that can boost us over the edge.

I’d honestly love to see Mike D’antoni win a ring and finally be rewarded for creating this modern era of uptempo basketball.

Winning it with Harden here after trying to get past the KD led Warriors with him in Houston, trying to win with the Knicks in NY with Amare, trying to win with Nash and Amare in PHX would be so awesome to witness. It would really be a such a legendary championship moment.

[BrooklynDynasty]

We would win the title with just this roster. Now imagine adding KD back to that, the rest of he league is ****

[MrDollarBills]

Fun Fact: The Trevor Booker trade to Philly landed us the Knicks 2nd round pick in 2019 which turned into...Nic Claxton at 30. Knicks didn’t win the lottery but we did.

Thanks, Knicks.

If I recall, Claxton had 1st round grading but injuries lowered his stock.

Oh well.

[BrooklynDynasty]

Correct.

The rest of the league should be concerned.

We’re also looking at PJ Tucker, Andre Drummond, JJ Redick, etc. We could add either one off a buyout and still add someone else with Dinwiddie’s contract. Add a couple good vet signings and we are just as deep as we started and better.

Give me Tucker and Reddick.

Hard pass on JJ, he’s completely washed now

[3pt_chucker]

King: Harden
Prince: Claxton/Brown
Jester: Roberson can't shoot, SMH

[3pt_chucker]

Correct.

The rest of the league should be concerned.

We’re also looking at PJ Tucker, Andre Drummond, JJ Redick, etc. We could add either one off a buyout and still add someone else with Dinwiddie’s contract. Add a couple good vet signings and we are just as deep as we started and better.

Give me Tucker and Reddick.

Tucker looks washed on both ends. He could just be unmotivated tho. Reddick is not better (overall) than Shamet imo and would not get mins and that might hurt chemistry.

I'd rather the team pass on both.

[Sharcm1]

Claxton is playing great. He needs to stay healthy. Get his legs. Skies the limit.

[ecuhus1981]

how long till clax is starting... on the allstar team?

4 years? I think he's on a rocket trajectory. His long range shot still looks wonky, but he's clearly improved in the areas where we need him.

[EvanZ]

I had Claxton #11 on my '19 Draft board. You guys got a steal imo.

[ecuhus1981]

Pretty much seen enough of Roberson. He’s not an NBA player any more.

Yeah. He has given us nothing. I'm over it

Rondae sitting on the waiver wire like, "what a brotha gotta do to get a call?"