Nets v Thunder 1/15

MGrand15 · Post #21 » by **MGrand15** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:19 am

Kyrie has been terrible. Body language. Decision making. Shot making. He lost us this one. No doubt.

MrDollarBills · Post #22 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:20 am

It's crazy how things just go to crap without KD. He truly was holding this ship together

MGrand15 · Post #23 » by **MGrand15** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:24 am

MrDollarBills wrote:It's crazy how things just go to crap without KD. He truly was holding this ship together

This woulda been a 20 point blowout with KD instead of Kai.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #24 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:27 am

Were going to have to figure out a way to cobble some offense together from now on.

First step is making some **** 3s.

Absolutely have to beat the Spurs.

bubonicphoniks · Post #25 » by **bubonicphoniks** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:29 am

Hello Brooklyn wrote:Were going to have to figure out a way to cobble some offense together from now on.

First step is making some **** 3s.

Absolutely have to beat the Spurs.

Sumner and Cam Thomas say hello. Irving needs a rest game or two. He looks gassed. Be a great time to have that backup big they refuse to get! Slow things down...miss LaMarcus Aldridge right now.

Joe Harris is broke. He adds nothing anymore.

sashaturiaf · Post #26 » by **sashaturiaf** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:37 am

I know we're a veteran team that can't bring the energy every single night, but given this is our last home game for a while to get outworked like this was very disappointing.

Those 2 wide open corner 3s by Joe were heartbreakers, those should be like layups to him.

MGrand15 · Post #27 » by **MGrand15** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:37 am

Really disappointed in Kyrie. When KD is the lone star, he takes the challenge and lifts everyone up. Kyrie these past 2 games constantly looks like he's thinking "damn I have to play with these scrubs". He was yelling at TJ Warren when Kai clearly threw a bad pass. And to make it worse, he's not producing AT ALL. Don't act like you're carrying the team when you weren't the best or even 2nd best player on the floor.

The role players did their part. Kyrie didn't. Again.

It's probably time to use Cam off the bench when Kyrie is sitting. See if he can create some offense. Last 2 fourth quarters have been embarrassing. These were 2 winnable home games.

TheNetsFan · Post #28 » by **TheNetsFan** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:38 am

Vaughn is falling into the same trap Nash did, over valuing shooting at the expense of size and defense, especially late. When he first took over, granted Kyrie was suspended and Seth was working his way back, we played bigger and it worked. Now we're seeing Smurf lineups again, and the opponents blow open the game.

gigantes · Post #29 » by **gigantes** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:42 am

They have some talent and seemed to play pretty good defense. Kyrie isn't very effective as a primary option, and the absence of Simmons was probably big enough to swing this game. Oh well.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #30 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:00 am

Spurs and Suns without Booker are basically must wins now. Hopefully we can get back on track.

Need Kyrie to step up. Need Simmons back. Need to hit 3s.

Born_Ready · Post #31 » by **Born_Ready** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:38 am

Kyrie can’t carry the team. He’s not the #1 type.

I’m really curious of what trades might be in the works, bc they need to do something.

OKC plays hard, kind of expected a better effort from Brooklyn, but it’s transparent that they needs some real added scoring.

OfficialRef · Post #32 » by **OfficialRef** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:04 am

As I said before, some players on this roster wouldn't know how to tie their own shoes without KD.

Joe Harris -22, 3-9 8 points god awful

Papi_swav · Post #33 » by **Papi_swav** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:10 am

Both my teams lose, horrible Sunday. Yea it's time to get rid of Joe dude just isn't the player he was and his defense is bad, he fouls guys too much. Get a 2 way player in here

Papi_swav · Post #34 » by **Papi_swav** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:15 am

sashaturiaf wrote:I know we're a veteran team that can't bring the energy every single night, but given this is our last home game for a while to get outworked like this was very disappointing.

Those 2 wide open corner 3s by Joe were heartbreakers, those should be like layups to him.

This is exactly why Vaughn should of played Kessler Edwards and Cam, we need to match that energy with the young guys. And he should of at least played Duke if we still have him. We can't keep playing old spoiled comfortable players, we need to put some young hungry lions in there and that's what most of OKC is. Idk half the guys that we're playing on OKC.

That kid Giddey has a ridiculous touch around the rim, I dont know how half of those shots went in.

ConstableChaos · Post #35 » by **ConstableChaos** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:33 am

that thunder team wouldve been competitive vs a full strength brooklyn. they're balling atm

GTR11 · Post #36 » by **GTR11** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:06 pm

Papi_swav wrote:
sashaturiaf wrote:I know we're a veteran team that can't bring the energy every single night, but given this is our last home game for a while to get outworked like this was very disappointing.

Those 2 wide open corner 3s by Joe were heartbreakers, those should be like layups to him.

This is exactly why Vaughn should of played Kessler Edwards and Cam, we need to match that energy with the young guys. And he should of at least played Duke if we still have him. We can't keep playing old spoiled comfortable players, we need to put some young hungry lions in there and that's what most of OKC is. Idk half the guys that we're playing on OKC.

That kid Giddey has a ridiculous touch around the rim, I dont know how half of those shots went in.

I actually happen to watch their games for past few weeks. Seen how they beat living hell from Saltics, Philthy, Grizz etc games.

If you won't match their energy, they will embarras you. Without watching game I know they just put up a lay up fest and than made some crazy shots in the 2nd half, that's just how they roll. They offensively challenged team when it comes to shooting, so they attack the rim relentlessly till few players get hot.

Giddy is crafty as it gets with high IQ. When he will develop that consistent 10-15 ft, PROBLEM. He's the reason SGA will be traded in some time. They just have hard time fitting for some reason. Something is not organic with them two on the floor.

Tha King · Post #37 » by **Tha King** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:49 pm

KD gives you 30+ppg on ridiculous efficiency and has been playing great defense so that masks a lot of issues.

There are a bit too many question marks for a team looking to make a (last?) run.

-There is not a reliable and consistent third scorer. Warren could be that but he hasn't played in two seasons and you have to manage his minutes. Curry can give you consistent scoring but you really can't play he and Kyrie together without completely limiting the defense, and he's unplayable against the Celtics/Bucks.

-Sumner is just about the only player on the roster that can consistently get to the paint or draw fouls.

- You don't know if Claxton/Simmons can be consistently playable together in the playoffs.

- Rebounding, obviously.

MrDollarBills · Post #38 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:20 pm

I just can't get over how Ben suddenly has a back flare up.

Wake me up when Durant comes back. He actually gives a damn about winning, i can't say the same for others.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #39 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:37 pm

I think its time to seriously consider trading Ben.

I was patient with him all year. But hes not getting better.

How would you guys feel about trading him for Kuzma straight up?

Karate Diop · Post #40 » by **Karate Diop** » Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:37 pm

Didn't watch the game, can I get a TLDR? :lol: