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BROOKLYN NETS 9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Nets vs. Hawks preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time Here is the preview of the Brooklyn Nets’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.
Gabbie Hughes nets winner as Ottawa beats New York 4-2 Gabbie Hughes scored the game winner with 4:06 remaining in the third period to lead Ottawa to a 4-2 win over New York on Wednesday night
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Injury Report: Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets The Hawks go on the road to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night
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Ben Simmons - Available for Thursday Simmons (knee) will be available for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Simmons will return from a one-game absence and it'll be interesting to see if he gets a start with Cam Thomas (ankle) sidelined. However, even as a starter, he typically only logs minutes in the low 20s, so he's still not the most attractive fantasy asset.
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Cam Thomas - Won't play Thursday Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hawks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact Thomas is set to miss his second straight game, which should again result in more opportunity for Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker and Cameron Johnson. Thomas' next chance to play will come in Saturday's rematch with the Hawks.
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Trendon Watford - Goes for 14 points off bench Watford had 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and seven rebounds over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 loss to the Magic.
Impact Watford is not the most consistent performer and doesn't have a steady role in the rotation, but he's making a solid case for more minutes off the bench in a Nets team that doesn't have a clear direction with a few weeks left in the regular season. Watford has scored in double digits in each of his last three bench appearances in which he's logged double-digit minutes.
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Mikal Bridges - Struggles badly from field Tuesday Bridges closed Tuesday's 108-81 loss to the Magic with four points (2-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes.
Impact Bridges is the engine that keeps the Nets' offense going, and his poor showing is perhaps why the Nets registered a season-low 81 points in this loss to the Magic. Bridges was a non-factor offensively and had one of the worst shooting performances of his career, but he'll have an excellent opportunity to bounce back when the Nets take on a Trae Young-less Hawks team on Thursday.
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Dennis Schroder - Goes for 15 points in loss Schroder chipped in 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and three steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 loss to the Magic.
Impact Schroder was one of the few bright spots in an anemic Brooklyn offense that recorded 81 points, one of its lowest marks of the season, in this defeat. Schroder has been alternating between the starting lineup and the bench, which makes it a bit hard for him to have a solid fantasy floor, but he's scored in double digits in his last two starts, so it wouldn't be surprising if he remains in that role when Brooklyn takes on Atlanta on Thursday.
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Murray, Hawks to visit Bridges, Nets
Brooklyn takes on Atlanta in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsFEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NETS at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 27, 2024
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Magic's Paolo Banchero to miss second straight game due to illness
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will miss Tuesday night’s game against the Brooklyn NetsFEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Johnson - Gets starting nod Johnson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Magic, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Johnson will replace Cam Thomas (ankle) in the starting five Tuesday. Johnson is averaging 13.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.2 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
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Magic star Paolo Banchero (illness) out vs. Nets Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the visiting Brooklyn Nets due to an illness.Banchero, 21,...
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Cam Thomas - Will not play Tuesday Thomas (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Thomas is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but there aren't many details regarding the severity just yet. His next chance to play will be Thursday against the Hawks. With Ben Simmons resting Tuesday, the Nets will need players such as Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker, Cameron Johnson and Jalen Wilson to step up.
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Day'Ron Sharpe - Eight points, eight boards in win Sharpe produced eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Monday's 111-86 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Sharpe is the league's second-most impactful rebounder on a per-minute basis this season, trailing only Andre Drummond. He is averaging a modest 7.0 points and 6.7 rebounds with no defensive playmaking across three contests since the All-Star break, but his categorical dominance makes him worth monitoring down the stretch.
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Dennis Smith Jr. - Scoreless in zero minutes Smith ended Monday's 111-86 win over the Grizzlies with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 14 minutes.
Impact Smith appears to be out of favor in Brooklyn these days. He's been held to minutes in the teens in five straight games, as Dennis Schroder is the preferred option at point guard. Smith offers plenty of upside in fantasy basketball, but the minutes just haven't been there.
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Mikal Bridges | Post-Game Press Conference | Memphis Grizzlies | 2.26.2024
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Lonnie Walker IV | Post-Game Press Conference | Memphis Grizzlies | 2.26.2024
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Magic hope for improved health vs. Nets The Orlando Magic were monitoring the status of two key players ahead of their matchup against the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.Paolo B...
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Bridges and the Nets take on conference foe Orlando
The Magic will play host to conference opponent BrooklynFEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Thomas - Additional testing brings good news Thomas (ankle) underwent X-rays after Monday's game against the Grizzlies and the results came back negative, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Impact Thomas has been officially diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, and the initial tests, along with his ability to walk on the ankle after the game, indicate that he's avoided a significant injury. Even so, the 22-year-old's status for Tuesday's game against the Magic remains up in the air, and the team will undoubtedly re-evaluate Thomas in the morning to determine the next steps in his recovery.
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Lonnie Walker IV - His three triples Walker closed Monday's 111-86 win over Memphis with 13 points (4-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes.
Impact Walker was one of seven Nets with double-digit scoring in Monday's blowout victory. He profiles as one of Brooklyn's better floor spacers, so he should remain a nightly component of the rotation. Walker has averaged 18.3 points on 51.0/47.6/77.8 percent shooting across 15 contests in which he has logged at least 20 minutes this season.
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Dorian Finney-Smith - Chips in 13 points Finney-Smith closed with 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 25 minutes during Monday's 111-86 victory over the Grizzlies.
Impact Finney-Smith scored effectively and pounded the glass, but he has now compiled 4-for-18 shooting from deep across his last six games. A tough task awaits against Orlando's physically imposing, top-10 ranked defense in the second half of a back-to-back set for Brooklyn on Tuesday.
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Nets hold Grizzlies to season-low point total Dennis Schroder scored 18 points as the visiting Brooklyn Nets earned their first win under interim coach Kevin Ollie, a wire-to-wire, 111-8...
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Dennis Schroder - Fuels easy win Schroder provided 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 26 minutes during Monday's 111-86 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Schroder posted a team-high 18 points, while fellow on-ball weapon Ben Simmons delivered four points and three assists 14 minutes. Schroder is a seasoned leader with pedigree to orchestrate the offense, but he's unlikely to exceed a 25-30 minute workload on a nightly basis.
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