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BROOKLYN NETS 9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Nets begin soft spot in schedule with clash vs. Pistons The Brooklyn Nets are still within striking distance of a play-in berth.The first two opponents of a five-game road trip present a good oppo...
Nic Claxton - Double-doubles with four blocks Claxton notched 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-107 win over the 76ers.
Impact Claxton missed just two shots from the field in this one, but perhaps more importantly, he recorded his 22nd double-double of the campaign, as well as his 33rd outing with two or more blocks. A key two-way player for the Nets, Claxton is an excellent two-way alternative in category-based leagues, particularly due to his high shooting percentages and his impact on the defensive end.
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Dorian Finney-Smith - Active on both ends Tuesday Finney-Smith closed with 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 112-107 victory over the 76ers.
Impact Finney-Smith ended just one point shy of tying his season-best mark in this one, but the veteran forward made his presence felt on both ends of the court thanks to his eight rebounds -- one short of his season-best output in that category as well. Finney-Smith is not a go-to player on offense for the Nets, and there's a strong chance this 20-point outing was an outlier rather than a sign of things to come going forward. After all, he's averaging only 7.9 points per game while shooting 34.1 percent from three-point range since the beginning of February.
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Dennis Schroder - Another impressive showing Tuesday Schroder contributed 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one block across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 112-107 victory over Philadelphia.
Impact Schroder continues to settle in well in a starting role for the Nets, and he seems to be playing better and better with each passing game. He's scored in double digits in each of his last six starts with Brooklyn, a span in which he's averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and a combined 1.5 steals-plus-blocks. To note, he's also shooting an impressive -- but likely unsustainable -- 58.6 percent from three-point range over those six contests.
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Detroit takes on Brooklyn, aims to stop 3-game slide
Detroit looks to stop its three-game skid when the Detroit Pistons take on BrooklynMARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Payne battled through the flu to try and help Sixers battle Nets Cam Payne battled through the flu to try and help the Philadelphia 76ers battle the Brooklyn Nets.
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Nets rally, pull off win over short-handed Sixers Dorian Finney-Smith scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Brooklyn Nets rallied down the stretch for a 112-107 victory ove...
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Schroder and Finney-Smith each score 20 in Nets' 112-107 win over the short-handed 76ers Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith each scored 20 points, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-107
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Cameron Johnson - Now ruled out for remainder of game Johnson won't return to Tuesday's game versus the 76ers due to a right ankle sprain, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports. He will finish six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one reb...
Impact Johnson briefly exited Tuesday's contest in the first quarter before returning. However, it appears that the ankle injury continued to nag bother the 27-year-old forward. Lonnie Walker has started the second half in his absence. Johnson's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Detroit.
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Cameron Johnson - Briefly exits against Philadelphia Johnson returned to Tuesday's game versus the 76ers with 3:16 remaining in the first quarter after exiting with a potential ankle injury, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Johnson left Tuesday's contest with 6:55 remaining in the first quarter after landing on Kyle Lowry during a three-point attempt. However, Johnson only missed about three minutes of game action and is available to play out the remainder of the contest.
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Lonnie Walker IV - Set to play against Philadelphia Walker (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers.
Impact Walker has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 7.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Lonnie Walker IV - Questionable Tuesday Walker is dealing with a left ankle sprain and is questionable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker was limping after Brooklyn's loss to Memphis on Monday, icing his ankle in the locker room postgame. He also noted that he expected to be fine for Tuesday's contest, but his status will need to be monitored after his inclusion on the injury report.
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Cam Thomas - Out again Tuesday Thomas (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Thomas will be sidelined for a fifth straight game, and there's still no known timetable for a return. He should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game against Detroit.
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Ben Simmons - Remains out Tuesday Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Simmons missed three straight games due to leg soreness and is now slated to miss a second consecutive contest due to a left lower back nerve impingement. A similar issue caused Simmons to miss 10 weeks earlier in the season, but the current one is reportedly less severe, and he's considered day-to-day, though he hasn't undergone an MRI yet. Either way, it's another disappointing setback for the oft-injured point guard, who's appeared in just 57 games since the 2020-21 season.
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Day'Ron Sharpe - Will not play Tuesday Sharpe (wrist) will not play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Sharpe suffered a right wrist injury Monday against the Grizzlies, but the Nets are calling it a contusion. That suggests that he will likely be day-to-day moving forward, and it's possible the Nets are being cautious on the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Sharpe out, Nic Claxton could see a heavy workload and Noah Clowney may see some rare minutes after being recalled from the G League.
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Dorian Finney-Smith - Plays 37 minutes Finney-Smith closed with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 106-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact The minutes are certainly noteworthy, and it helps his case that the Nets are pretty shorthanded right now. Finney-Smith has averaged 36.0 minutes in his two March appearances with 10.0 points, 5.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Lonnie Walker IV - Productive off bench Walker totaled 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 14 minutes during Monday's 106-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Despite the low workload, Walker certainly made the most of his minutes Monday and gave the coaching staff something to think about. Walker's minutes have been limited to the teens over his last three outings, but he's someone to watch in case that trend changes.
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Hornets officially name Jeff Peterson as their new new president of basketball operations
The Charlotte Hornets officially announced the hiring of Jeff Peterson as executive vice president of basketball operations on TuesdayMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Noah Clowney - Recalled to NBA Brooklyn recalled Clowney from the G League's Long Island Nets on Tuesday.
Impact The Nets face the 76ers on Tuesday, and they could use some emergency depth with Day'Ron Sharpe considered questionable with a wrist injury. In his last two appearances with Brooklyn, Clowney played a total of 12 minutes.
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Cameron Johnson - Scores 18 points in loss Monday Johnson chipped in 18 points (6-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Monday's 106-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Johnson didn't have his best shooting display, but he still posted a decent scoring line while also contributing in several categories across the board. Even though Mikal Bridges is the team's go-to player on offense, Johnson has been remarkably consistent as a second-best alternative. He's averaging 15.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest since the league resumed following the All-Star break while also hitting the 18-point mark in his last three starts.
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Nic Claxton - Efficient in loss to Memphis Claxton closed Monday's 106-102 loss to the Grizzlies with 21 points (8-10 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes.
Impact Claxton is one of the best two-way big men in The Association and is capable of recording a double-double every time he steps on the court. Even though such wasn't the case Monday, Claxton still posted a solid stat line, and he continues to play a pivotal role for Brooklyn on both ends of the court. The big man is averaging 11.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 blocks per game since the beginning of February.
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