Preseason Game 1: Nets @ 76'ers

[N Ireland Nets]

I just explained why I said that, I said he WILL struggle until he has offensive options on the floor to give him open shots. He struggled not offensively only but how he got his shot off and that will not change in 1 preseason game especially against the Celtics twice in 3 days. I never said he will struggle all season, for right now in the few preseason games. I am not expecting alot right away.

The simple fact Joe had 11 points, Deron had 14 points and the leading scorers were Lopez & Wallace who are the 3rd and 4th options PLUS Watson the backup PG scored 19 points without Marshon should scare the hell out of teams.

Our backcourt didn't score much and they were up by 20 against the Sixers starters. Preseason or not, If Lopez can average 20 & 10 or 12 leading the team offensively, we can be so deadly. This team truly revolves around his production for it's maximum offense and potential.

Remember not only is it pre season but a lot is expected of Teletovic. He just moved to a completely new culture and I bet he was nervous pre game.

There's no doubt in my mind Teletovic will be fine. He might have a few growing pains but good things come to those who wait.

Breathe in and out people..... it's pre season.

[wardjdim]

Lol at everyone not understanding what's going on now.. You have no freaking idea. And it was a friendly. Guys, Teletovic may or may not get his shot going, but it's on Avery's hands to create plays for him slashing. Again, friendly game. Not that he's not going crazy like this in ..well every single game. But use him correctly and you'll get rewarded

[PetroNet]

CJ is going to be great off the bench. Tele is going to struggle clearly.

cause he had 1 bad game in his first ever nba action?

its friggin preseason!

[bucketz]

EUGH. so annoying that there arent even highlights to be had.

[vincecarter4pres]

Well it seems we've found our board's Captain Knee Jerk for the season.

[jerseyjac]

I just explained why I said that, I said he WILL struggle until he has offensive options on the floor to give him open shots. He struggled not offensively only but how he got his shot off and that will not change in 1 preseason game especially against the Celtics twice in 3 days. I never said he will struggle all season, for right now in the few preseason games. I am not expecting alot right away.

The simple fact Joe had 11 points, Deron had 14 points and the leading scorers were Lopez & Wallace who are the 3rd and 4th options PLUS Watson the backup PG scored 19 points without Marshon should scare the hell out of teams.

Our backcourt didn't score much and they were up by 20 against the Sixers starters. Preseason or not, If Lopez can average 20 & 10 or 12 leading the team offensively, we can be so deadly. This team truly revolves around his production for it's maximum offense and potential.

Remember not only is it pre season but a lot is expected of Teletovic. He just moved to a completely new culture and I bet he was nervous pre game.

There's no doubt in my mind Teletovic will be fine. He might have a few growing pains but good things come to those who wait.

Breathe in and out people..... it's pre season.

[JoseRizal]

Regardless of the 4th quarter meltdown, I'm just glad to see Brook rebounding...

[Paradise]

Tomorrow night is the day we've all been waiting for

[SpeedyG]

So roll call...who was at the game?

[Captin Planit]

So roll call...who was at the game?

A buddy of mine got tickets from his friend's mom who won them at a charity auction called the Cougar Classic. Irrelevant, but still a worthy digression.

Small court. Arena normally designed to serve as an auditorium. Smaller than most college facilities. All-around awkward setting.

Philly was the home team.

Brook looks very good. Footwork was on point, hustled hard, shot well. I'm excited to see the starters at work.

For all the criticism of Blatche's play according to Twitter, Blatche looked very good, too. I'd rather Blatche than Shelden or Jordan Williams, but I've been a fan of his (focused) play for awhile.

Mirza, Mirza, Mirza... whatever you heard, it looked worse. The missed alley was more or less a symbol of the way he played that night. Couldn't find a rhythm for the majority of the night. Couldn't find his shot. Moved awkwardly on the floor. Kind of a mess out there. Too early to tell, for sure, but I was one of the naive fans who expected Mirza to hit the floor looking like Bargnani. Not the case.

Everything said about Watson and Childress right now is on point. Can't wait to see MarShon return.

Nobody took the game very seriously. That much is certain. But it was nice to see the starters gel so quickly.

[irish22022]

Philly was the home team.

What does that mean?

I was at the game, didn't get the awkward setting/college-y feel. I thought it looks awesome, and the way the main entrance opens up to the court was an awesome touch. It is well thought out, well designed, and all very sleek looking.

And yes, Mirza looks like a joker.