Game Thread: Seattle Supersonics @ New Jersey Nets

Det the Threat · Post #1 » by **Det the Threat** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 4:07 pm

After being blown out by Lebron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sonics head to New Jersey and will try to end their 4 game losing streak, while playing against Jason Kidd and his Nets.

Rookie Kevin Durant tweaked his ankle in yesterday's loss to Cleveland and is a game time decision.
Luke Ridnour's, who was said to be out indefinetely, injury doesn't seems to be as bad as yesterday's reports predicted and he could be available for tonights game.

When and Where?

Wednesday, January 9th, 4:30 p. m. PT, Izod Center, East Rutherford, New Jersey

This game will be broadcasted by FSN NW

Starting Lineups:

Seattle Supersonics

New Jersey Nets

Important Role Players

Seattle Supersonics

New Jersey Nets

Team Leaders

Kevin Durant 20.1 PPG & 1.15 BPG

Kurt Thomas 9.8 RPG

Damien Wilkins1.03 SPG

Earl Watson 6.2 APG

Richard Jefferson 24.5 PPG

Jason Kidd 8.8 RPG & 10.7 APG & 1.76 SPG

Sean Williams 2.00 BPG

Key Matchup

Jeff Green

vs.

Richard Jefferson

Just for the looks

Questions:
Will Kidd run circles around Watson and West?
Can we contain their offense enough so we won't be run over?
Will Thomas, Collison and Petro be able to give us some offensive production?

Discuss and Go Supes Go!

Relientk101 · Post #2 » by **Relientk101** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 9:44 pm

this ones gonna hurt.

sonichound16 · Post #3 » by **sonichound16** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 11:57 pm

I don't see the Supes winning this one but I hope it is at least a good game to watch. Anyone else think it is a bit weird to have the complete 180 on Luke's playing status? i don't recall seeing a player go from out indefinitely to rest a recurring injury to possibly playing the next day.

Nolsen31 · Post #4 » by **Nolsen31** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:12 am

I hate Delonte West on the Ball, you guys??? I would like him off the ball,,, i think

wiff · Post #5 » by **wiff** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:41 am

Petro looks good. Give him some minutes in the second half.

OzThunder · Post #6 » by **OzThunder** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:55 am

yeh petro has 5-7 for 10 points. I missed the first half though. Hope he keeps going.

D5150 · Post #7 » by **D5150** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:56 am

^^^^

yep, petro very active tonight. that spin move off the dribble into the soft hook he pulled out early, not very many guys can knock that down. my only problem is that he seems to rush his shot a litttle, and he fades a little on his jumper. i guess that is two problems. anyway.he has earned some minutes with that first half performance.

OzThunder · Post #8 » by **OzThunder** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:04 am

what i'd give for a point guard who makes good decisions

OzThunder · Post #9 » by **OzThunder** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:24 am

petro looks really good. He's got a confindent J, he's hitting them, and that pass he found collison on (was called a foul though) showed great awareness.

nwsports253 · Post #10 » by **nwsports253** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:08 am

He usually can knock down his jumper.

djthesonicsfan · Post #11 » by **djthesonicsfan** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:55 am

Not a lot of passion out there tonight, although J Petro looked like a guy who wants to play some more.

OzThunder · Post #12 » by **OzThunder** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:33 pm

djthesonicsfan wrote:Not a lot of passion out there tonight, although J Petro looked like a guy who wants to play some more.

let him play more. He's better than a lacsadaisical chris wilcox and a player who most certaintly wont be with us next year (thomas)

Troy McClure · Post #13 » by **Troy McClure** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:08 pm

Missed this game..Why do they have to go on east coast trips at all.