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Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox lead Kings in 107-77 rout of short-handed Nets NEW YORK - The Nets needed a 19-point comeback to overcome the lowly Detroit Pistons Saturday night. Short-handed, playing without Nic Claxt...
Kings roll past Nets to sweep season series De’Aaron Fox had a team-high 20 points, while Domantas Sabonis chipped in with 18 points and 20 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings defeat...
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Sabonis' 61st straight double-double sparks Kings' 107-77 rout of Nets Domantas Sabonis had 18 points and 20 rebounds to extend his streak of double-doubles to 61 games, and the Sacramento Kings routed the Brook...
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Noah Clowney - Starting Sunday Clowney will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Impact Clowney will get the first start of his young career due to Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) and Nic Claxton (ankle) being out of the lineup. The rookie first-round pick has been impressive over his last two contests, averaging 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game.
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Jalen Wilson - Making third career start Wilson will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Impact Wilson will replace Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) in the first unit, marking the third start of his rookie campaign. In his previous pair of starts, Wilson averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 35.0 minutes.
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Dennis Smith Jr. - Officially out Smith (hip) won't play in Sunday's game against Sacramento, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Smith appears to have sustained a mid-day setback Sunday, earning a probable tag in the morning before being downgraded to doubtful and eventually getting ruled out. Dennis Schroder should see plenty of work at the point, while Cam Thomas, Lonnie Walker and Mikal Bridges could see more ball-handling duties. Smith's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Raptors.
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Nic Claxton - Downgraded to out Claxton (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Kings.
Impact Claxton will miss his first game since Dec. 27 after spraining his left ankle during Saturday's win over Detroit. In the wake of Claxton's absence, Noah Clowney should be the favorite to enter the first unit for his first career start, while Day'Ron Sharpe handles most of the backup work at the five. Claxton's next chance to go will come Wednesday against Toronto
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Dennis Schroder - Good to go Schroder (Achilles) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Kings.
Impact Right Achilles tendinitis led to Schroder drawing a questionable tag heading into Sunday's game, but he is apparently feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for the veteran to take on his usual responsibilities at point guard for Brooklyn.
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Dennis Smith Jr. - Downgraded to doubtful Smith (hip) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Impact Smith was initially deemed probable for Sunday's matchup, but it now appears likely that he'll be forced to miss a fourth consecutive game due to right hip synovitis. However, Brooklyn's backcourt will get a boost since Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is available.
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Dorian Finney-Smith - Won't play Sunday Finney-Smith has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings due to left knee effusion, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith will sit out the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set after posting two points (1-5 FG), seven rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Pistons. Cameron Johnson (toe) is also out, while Nic Claxton (ankle) and Dennis Schroder (Achilles) are questionable, so the Nets may be without the majority of their usual starting lineup versus Sacramento.
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Dennis Smith Jr. - Ascends to probable Smith (hip) is probable to play Sunday versus Sacramento , Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Smith appears on track to return from lingering right hip synovitis, which has limited him to just four minutes of action since March 23. Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is questionable for a Brooklyn backcourt in flux Sunday.
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Nic Claxton - Dealing with left ankle sprain Claxton is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Claxton finished Saturday's win over Detroit with five points (2-4 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks but tweaked his left ankle, though no injury was reported during the contest. Given Sunday's matchup is the second half of a back-to-back set and the Nets have already been eliminated from the Play-In Tournament, it wouldn't be surprising to see them rest most of their regulars versus Sacramento. Cameron Johnson (toe) and Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) have already been ruled out, while Dennis Schroder (Achilles) joins Claxton as questionable.
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Dennis Schroder - Questionable to play Sunday Schroder is questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento due to right Achilles tendinitis.
Impact Schroder's status is a swing factor for a Brooklyn rotation that is lacking Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) and Cameron Johnson (toe) on Sunday, although Dennis Smith (hip) is probable to take the court after a three-game absence. Schroder is averaging 14.3 points and 6.0 assists in 30.0 minutes across his last four contests, but he's coming off of 24-point outing during Saturday's win over to Detroit.
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Cameron Johnson - Out again Sunday Johnson (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game versus Sacramento, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Johnson is set to miss his sixth contest out of Brooklyn's last eight games due to a left toe sprain. He'll now have multiple days to heal in advance of his next opportunity to take the court, which comes Wednesday versus Toronto.
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Kings face Nets, play for postseason position The Brooklyn Nets are ready to host the Sacramento Kings in their penultimate home game Sunday night.The Kings (44-33) aim to finish the hom...
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Fox leads Sacramento against Brooklyn after 40-point showing
Sacramento faces the Brooklyn Nets after De'Aaron Fox scored 40 points in the Kings' 101-100 loss to the Boston CelticsAPRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Thomas - Scores team-high 32 points Saturday Thomas chipped in 32 points (10-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 victory over Detroit.
Impact Thomas wasn't particularly efficient as a shooter and needed 25 shots to score 32 points, but his high volume resulted in an impressive stat line either way. Thomas has been one of Brooklyn's most consistent scoring options all season long, and this was his 14th game of the campaign with 30 or more points.
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Dennis Schroder - Strong numbers in win Saturday Schroder registered 24 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Pistons.
Impact Schroder was impressive both as a scorer and playmaker, though his efficiency from the field certainly stood out -- he missed just two shots from the field even though he entered this game shooting 43.6 percent from the field. Schroder is ending the campaign on a strong note after putting up 19 or more points in four of his last seven appearances.
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Noah Clowney - Efficient off bench Saturday Clowney chipped in 17 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and four blocks in 24 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 victory over Detroit.
Impact Clowney played a prominent role off the bench for the Nets on Saturday, missing just one shot from the field and rounding a solid stat line due to his defensive contributions, particularly his four blocks. Clowney has been limited to garbage minutes most of the season, but his last two performances might be enough to earn more minutes ahead of the final week of the regular season.
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Nets rally to beat Pistons 113-103 behind Cam Thomas' 32 points Cam Thomas scored 32 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied with a big fourth quarter for a 113-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturd...
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Nets erase 19-point deficit to defeat NBA-worst Pistons, 113-103 NEW YORK - A poor start to Saturday night’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons looked like Kevin Ollie’s squad was well on its way to the 4...
APRIL 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cam Thomas, Nets storm past Pistons Cam Thomas scored a game-high 32 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 113-103 comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday in New...
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