“It’s definitely hard. It’s one thing to watch it on TV, it’s another thing being here when I can’t help.”
BEAVERTON, Ore. - The offense has been non-existent as injuries and frustration have ganged up on the Nets like sharks smelling blood. via New York Post
“We’re a little more upbeat about it. We’re right there. RJ makes his shot, we get a couple free throws to drop, we win”
For the Nets at the moment, the present isn’t too swell, the past is even worse and the immediate future isn’t looking too rosy. via New York Post
Deron Williams rebounded from two subpar games to score 20 points and lead the Utah Jazz to a 102-75 win over the reeling New Jersey Nets on Monday night.
Williams made 8 of 11 shots and had six assists and Carlos Boozer scored 17 points to help the Jazz improve to 5-1 at home. Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer added 14 points each for Utah.
Richard Jefferson scored 22 points and Bostjan Nachbar had 16 for the Nets, who lost their sixth straight game after starting the season 4-1.
The Jazz suffered their first back-to-back losses to Cleveland and Indiana last week and Williams made just seven of 25 shots. But the third-year point guard sparked the Jazz to a quick lead and they coasted much of the way. Read more
“Horrible. Nobody’s going to be naive about that. Losing all these games and then going west, it’s horrible. But we have to just keep believing and stick with it.”
It’s time for the Nets to set their compasses westward again, but without the optimism of Horace Greeley. via The Jersey Journal
“That was coach’s decision, but it’s not really good for my knee right now. I was not feeling good at all. . . . I got in and I needed a couple minutes just to get loose”
The coach’s love of Jason Collins’ defense finally gave in to the Nets’ need for more offense. via New York Post
“Just having that chance to be on the main stage and having a chance to participate in the All-Star Game was special”
Jamaal Magloire yearns for a chance to be on the same stage as three years ago. He was an All-Star participant, selected as a member of the East team by the league’s coaches. via New Orleans Times-Picayune
It has certainly been a rough week for the Vince Carter-less Nets. Three games, three loses. via NJ.com
OK, maybe not Knicks bad. But they’re bad. Vince missed his third… GOV. HINTS AT TOLL HIKES ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. via Home News Tribune
“In addition to basketball, we offer our fans a great entertainment experience, and we look forward to hosting the would-be theatergoers at the best show in town, only 15 minutes from Broadway.”
Okay, so you can’t see “Jersey Boys” on Broadway. How about another set of Jersey boys — the Nets? Nets Chief Executive Brett Yormark feels the pain of would-be theatergoers stuck without entertainment this … via The Jersey Journal
“When you have a bad day, you feel like you never played basketball before”
Over the past two games Jason Kidd has seen Sean Williams run, jump and rebound. via NJ.com
The story in this one? Well, there was no story other than the Nets failing to capitalize on what looks like a rarity–an off night for the big three. via BleacherReport
“Ankles are nothing to play with. I’ve been there before and I’ve been fortunate to bounce right back. We’ll see what happens.”
So how bad is Vince Carter’s sprained right ankle, and will he play tomorrow? “I hope so,” Carter said optimistically. via New York Post
The Boston Celtics try to stay unbeaten when they welcome Atlantic Division-rival New Jersey this evening to TD Banknorth Garden. via Local6.com
Richard Jefferson scored 25 points and Jason Kidd nearly recorded his second straight triple-double as New Jersey Nets held off Atlanta at home. via National Post
The New Jersey Nets conclude a four-game homestand when they welcome the New Orleans Hornets tonight to the Izod Center. via SanLuisObispo.com
