Wallace, Morrison lead Bobcats past New Jersey Nets 96-86
Gerald Wallace scored 12 of his 20 points from the foul line to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to a 96-86 win over the New Jersey Nets. via WECT-TV Wilmington
Archive for October, 2007
Nets Keep Trust in Collins
“In the middle of stretching his back, it tightened up a little bit”
Jamaal Magloire was signed for his toughness and low-post presence. The Nets need that. via New York Post
Nets not worried about Sean Williams
“Since Boki got a chance to play for us last year, he’s been an integral part of our team”
Sean Williams was kicked off his college team for smoking marijuana last season, which is probably the only reason he was available when the Nets took him with the 17th pick in the draft in June. via NY Daily News
Magloire is ready for more
“He just made plays. Scoring, getting to the basket, moving the ball when he should. Especially when we were down five (in regulation) and needed a big shot, he got it for us.”
Imagine waking up one day in the NBA and finding out you’re a dinosaur. Jamaal Magloire refuses to be lieve this, of course, because he still has a skill set that can be used very effectively. via The Jersey Journal
Nachbar has big preseason game
Bostjan Nachbar scored 35 points and made the winning free throws with 8.8 seconds left to lead the Nets to a 91-90 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. via CBS Sportsline.com
Step Forward for Nets’ Krstic
“It was his best practice. He was real active offensively and defensively”
By FRED KERBER October 12, 2007 — Bostjan Nachbar said it was Nenad Krstic’s best day. via New York Post
Nets’ Nenad Krstic needs confidence in knee
“A lot of stuff goes through my head right now.”
Nenad Krstic took a major step toward his goal of being on the court for opening night when he participated in contact drills on Monday. via New York Daily News
Impressions of Open Practice
The big news out of yesterday’s Open Practice was the injury to Bernard Robinson. via NetsDaily Blog
Carter, Nets Glad to Add Armstrong
“He’s been a great teammate and wherever he’s played, he’s been a plus. I think he makes me the second oldest on the team, so that’s a good thing.”
Vince Carter could hardly wipe the smile off of his face as he talked about the prospect of playing with Darrell Armstrong, who was expected to be signed before the Nets practice today after taking a physical … via New York Post
Allan Houston weighing Knicks or Nets
Allan Houston will decide by Friday whether to attempt his comeback with Stephon Marbury and the Knicks or Jason Kidd and the Nets, according to a person close to Houston. via NY Daily News
Ratner’s Ex-Knicks
Former Knicks shooting guard Allan Houston is weighing a decision to sign with the Nets, which, according to Nets Daily , wouldn’t be the first time an ex-Knick was poached by Bruce: NY Daily News , Source: … via No Land Grab
Vince Carter Best Dunk
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Training Camp IV: This Time, It’s Personal
One year ago the rumblings coming out of the Raptors camp were very positive. The team had just incorporated several new bodies and Sam Mitchell and the staff were preaching certain attributes that the team … via HoopsAddict.com
Goal, Challenges Grow
“We don’t want to play catch-up”
Everyone wants a good start. Coaches want defense starting yesterday. And some movement on offense, just to make the guys in the different uniforms break a sweat, would be nice. via New York Post
Frank sets his new plan in motion for Nets
“I think anytime you move in this league it gives you a chance to win”
The coach of the Nets finally had his day on the court yesterday. Unlike his counterpart across the river, Lawrence Frank was able to be with his team on Day 1 of training camp. via NY Daily News