GT: BRK @ ATL || 12/4/19, 730PM EST

[ecuhus1981]

There’s nothing like a tomato can, to scrub the memory of a tough L from a team’s collective brain. Atlanta just experienced a 10-loss streak, only to snap it with a huge 25-point victory over Golden State. We’re licking our wounds after a deflating home loss to Miami, one that we *almost* had in the bag before they closed out the game on a 10-0 run. When Brooklyn plays, no lead is safe, for either team! Let’s get into it:

JARRETT ALLEN VS. DAMIAN JONES – In matchups such as this, I expect a burgeoning top-10 C like Allen to obliterate his fringe starter competition. Nothing against Damian, he is an athletic young project pivot. With all due respect, Jarrett, go make barbecue chicken outta this clown.

TAUREAN PRINCE VS. JABARI PARKER – Once seen as the savior in Milwaukee, now a journeyman sniper at the ripe old age of 24, Jabari is having a renaissance in John Collins’ absence. Taurean will want to show that ATL gave up on him too soon, but this is not a flattering matchup for him.

JOE HARRIS VS. DEANDRE HUNTER – Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room… wait, wrong preview. These two Cavalier products square off with a shared passion for the game, but their styles of play are very different. Hunter is more of a combo forward, and defensive versatility is his calling card. Joe is all O, so it will be interesting to see if he can “rook” the high-lotto prospect.

GARRETT TEMPLE VS. DEANDRE BEMBRY – Who? Don’t sleep, the other DeAndre is a skilled, position-less jack-of-all-trades. He reminds me of Temple, actually. If they play to a draw and cancel out each other, we’re fine.

SPENCER DINWIDDIE VS. TRAE YOUNG – Ice Trae has some dazzling moves, and can score and assist in bunches. He also is prone to turnovers, and has as little conscience on defense as he does on offense. Spencer’s key will be sticking to the efficient, assertive core to his game, not the flashy showboat stuff. The more he is persuaded to go Rucker ball and mimic Young’s wizardry, the less of an advantage we have here. Hopefully, Dinwiddie keeps it all business, so we can get back on a winning track.

Evan Turnover has been a great addition as backup PG, but pulling Parker into the starting unit weakens their bench frontcourt. Len is exactly the type of stretch 5 that can give DJ fits, so it might be good to give Nic a nice, long homecoming appearance. I would love for Dzanan and Theo to get out their wide-ruled pads, and take notes from the bench on how to operate an offense. They are over-exposed and don’t seem to be learning from the fire hydrant of game knowledge that is coming at them. I’m glad we got a good long look at these two when injuries hit us, but it’s time for the phalanx of our 8-man rotation to close ranks. They’re bad enough that in their small roles and short PT, they could still be more responsible for a Hawks win than anyone wearing an Atlanta jersey.

Kenny, Kenny, Kenny. You’re on a roll: making good in-game adjustments, correcting systemic issues, commanding the ear and respect of the team. But, you’re still Kenny, and that concerns me. I’ll make a deal: do you like the Mandalorian? I’ll ship a smart TV to the State Farm Arena visitors’ locker room. Come out for the tipoff, then sneak back there and catch up on your DVR. Send Jacque or someone to do the little in-game Q&A rounds, and just Let. Our. Team. Win. Trust me, they can handle this one; just don’t get in their way.

PREDICTION: NETS 118, HAWKS 107

[GTR11]

Bembry is another RHJ, him and Temple nothing alike.
Playmaking with Din on the bench is a thing to watch again. ATL don't play same d as Miami but this could easily be a trap game.

[Prokorov]

Bemby is a defensive hound and has had been a net killer. If we can make young take 25+ shots to get his 30 points i think we win

their bench is trash so hopefully our bench can sustain leads

[ducler]

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[MGrand15]

With this bench, there are literally no easy games. Hoping we can scrap this out.

[Prokorov]

it would be cool if someone unexpected got hot.... nwaba, musa, shumpert, pinson...

[3pt_chucker]

Hawks can score a ton of points. Nets will only win this game on the defensive end. Hopefully see more of Nwaba tonight.

[DarkXaero]

Really bad start on both ends, reminding me of the effort level first few games...

[3pt_chucker]

How does Pinson look worse every game I watch?

That bench lineup was tough to watch.

[3pt_chucker]

Woah, much better effort/play to start the 2nd. Temple for MVP

[MrDollarBills]

Garrett Temple is going to be key for is next season when we have our full squad. He's way better than I imagined

[MrDollarBills]

I love when Prince steps into those jumpers with confidence. Shoot that ball every time man

[MrDollarBills]

I don't mind the drive because he made it but Prince needs to be more aware. Temple was wide open at the cup for a lay up, Trae Young lost his man on D.

[3pt_chucker]

Allen playing kinda soft again. He's getting bodied repeatedly.

[DarkXaero]

Dinwiddie playing awful, and Allen playing mostly awful defensively. Both need to step it up for us to have a chance.

[3pt_chucker]

Dinwiddie needs to start distributing the ball. He's not finishing well at the rim, he should be trying to pass off his penetration instead.

[MrDollarBills]

Agreed that Allen and Dinwiddie aren't playing well.

How come Barclay's doesn't have an in house barber? It seems kind of nice to be able to get a cut or shape up while you watch the game live

[3pt_chucker]

Nets didnn't miss a FT in the 1st half! When's the last time that happened?

[Shark]

Prince and Temple carrying us in that half. Hopefully Dinwiddie/Allen/Harris can join in during the second half. Have to say its encouraging to see us up despite the struggles of those three.

[DarkXaero]

Allen continues to be awful defensively. Getting caught in no man's land repeatedly...