Playoffs Game 2 GT - Tues, April 22nd /7:30pm /TSN / NBATV

Yeezus · Post #321 » by **Yeezus** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:13 am

Naysorn wrote:We really need to play Fields over Salmons in game 2. Not only does Fields give us just as much, if not more, on the defensive end, but he also will be a good slasher, passer, and rebounder. Salmons really doesn't provide us with anything on the offensive end. With Fields, you get what Salmons gives you and then some.

I expect Demar and Ross to show up and JV/Lowry/Patterson continuing their play from the last game. We should win this game.

For Ross to show up, Casey HAVE TO TRUST HIM AND LET HIM DO HIS THING. Offense cant just be between Lowry and Derozan.

K1NG · Post #322 » by **K1NG** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:49 am

JJ is a matchup nightmare for us.

Mister Ze · Post #323 » by **Mister Ze** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:50 am

I really hope that the "veteran" Nets start wearing out as the the series progresses.

They didn't show signs of having two players 36+ in their starting lineup in game 1 but maybe they're the type of team that loses fire power by game 4.

If only they did back-to-backs during the playoffs :lol:

TeeDot · Post #324 » by **TeeDot** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:54 am

Master Ze wrote:I really hope that the "veteran" Nets start wearing out as the the series progresses.

They didn't show signs of having two players 36+ in their starting lineup in game 1 but maybe they're the type of team that loses fire power by game 4.

If only they did back-to-backs during the playoffs

tbh, they are still top professional athletes, its not like they are some old nobodies. They have top of the line athletic trainers who prepare them well and after all, they are veterans who have been in this situation before, so they know how to use their energy efficiently. Not too mention, they have 3 day breaks in between games so fatigue shouldn't really be as big of a down factor for the nets as everyone is making it out to be.

bknets5 · Post #325 » by **bknets5** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:58 am

And1+2 wrote:The real question: Why has Deron Williams not been fined yet for that flop?

it wasnt a flop....... :nonono:

HiMyNameIsTrey · Post #326 » by **HiMyNameIsTrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:59 am

We need to run run run every chance we get. Good things happen.

Blast Tyrant · Post #327 » by **Blast Tyrant** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:00 am

Raps in 5!

Asif16 · Post #328 » by **Asif16** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:47 am

bknets5 wrote:
And1+2 wrote:The real question: Why has Deron Williams not been fined yet for that flop?

it wasnt a flop.......

IT was the most blatant flop ive seen lol.

Dude deserves a oscar for his acting after the "pretended" he got hit :lol:

UnderdogRaptors · Post #329 » by **UnderdogRaptors** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:49 am

K1NG wrote:JJ is a matchup nightmare for us.

too much weapons :noway:

DJ_RnC · Post #330 » by **DJ_RnC** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:56 am

Asif16 wrote:
bknets5 wrote:
And1+2 wrote:The real question: Why has Deron Williams not been fined yet for that flop?

it wasnt a flop.......

IT was the most blatant flop ive seen lol.

Dude deserves a oscar for his acting after the "pretended" he got hit

Angle from ESPN feed fully showed him taking a hit. Any of the angles TSN had made it look otherwise, he didn't completely fabricate that acting, he did get hit but he exaggerated the hit to draw a foul.

Toni · Post #331 » by **Toni** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:06 am

We need to attack Pierce and challenge him defensively. The more weapons we get in foul trouble, the less we have to worry about as the game progresses. But if they want to play small ball with Pierce at PF, that needs to be exposed.

Prokorov · Post #332 » by **Prokorov** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:17 am

TeeDot wrote:
Master Ze wrote:I really hope that the "veteran" Nets start wearing out as the the series progresses.

They didn't show signs of having two players 36+ in their starting lineup in game 1 but maybe they're the type of team that loses fire power by game 4.

If only they did back-to-backs during the playoffs

tbh, they are still top professional athletes, its not like they are some old nobodies. They have top of the line athletic trainers who prepare them well and after all, they are veterans who have been in this situation before, so they know how to use their energy efficiently. Not too mention, they have 3 day breaks in between games so fatigue shouldn't really be as big of a down factor for the nets as everyone is making it out to be.

they also arent ALL really that old, just pierce and KG

dwill 29
livingston 28
Johnson 32
Pierce 35
Garnett 37
Plumlee 24
Mirza 28
Thornton 26
Anderson 31

thats the playoff rotation. and outside of pierce and garnett the team is basically in their primes or younger. JJ is past his prime, but he is also kind of an ironman. With 2 days between games and KG only playing 20 minutes a night i really dont see these guys wearing down to wear its a factor

-TheDocOfDenial · Post #333 » by **-TheDocOfDenial** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:36 am

Chuck is still sticking with us to win the series. I think so too. Lets go get this done baby

Post #334 » by **G R E Y** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:37 am

Chuck still in our corner against the Nyets, and thinks we have a better chance against the Heat than Brooklyn does. Nice to see he hasn't jumped ship.

Blast Tyrant · Post #335 » by **Blast Tyrant** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:38 am

Barkley slurping us hard on TNT right now. Saying we have a better shot against the Heat than Brooklyn does.

Crazy_NBA_Fan · Post #336 » by **Crazy_NBA_Fan** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:39 am

I like Charles Barkley, he stands on his own. Even when people look at him like he's a fool for saying the Raptors will beat the Nets.

Crazy_NBA_Fan · Post #337 » by **Crazy_NBA_Fan** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:42 am

Led Zeppelin wrote:Barkley slurping us hard on TNT right now. Saying we have a better shot against the Heat than Brooklyn does.

I know, even I don't think we are a better matchup against Miami compared to Brooklyn.

Risk101 · Post #338 » by **Risk101** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:45 am

Charles Barkley is a great entertainer and keeps it real.

cmk0803 · Post #339 » by **cmk0803** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:46 am

It might be a little early, but all I want for Christmas this year is a series won against the Nets :lol:

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shotcaller09 · Post #340 » by **shotcaller09** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:52 am

Going over the first game again, Lowry played 44 mins and Demar had 37 mins in Game 1. Yeah its the playoffs and they will be heavily relied upon but Lowry and Demar played the entire second half! Vasquez and Patterson came in with about 3 mins left in the 3rd and played the rest of the way (barring the last minute token Novak substitution). 4/5 guys on the floor in crunch time did not have a breather in the last 15 minutes of the game. That can't happen, no matter how young you are!

On the other hand, Pierce and Garnett sat from the beginning of the 4th till about 6 mins left and then made or assisted on 6 outta 7 final made field goals. We can talk about them being old all we want but when they are rested and our guys are running on tired legs during crunch time, it really doesnt matter now does it?

Now I am not saying this is the only reason why we lost but it surely played a part and this does need to be looked at and addressed while looking ahead at Game 2 and thats on Casey!