Dec 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kay Felder (20) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 119-99. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
First off, Merry Christmas from everyone at Nothin’ But Nets. With that out of the way, it is time to catch you up on everything Brooklyn Nets.
This Week’s Storylines
Nets Begin Nightmarish Week By Losing to Raptors
The Nets started a tough week with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors took care of business against the Nets. With one game in the books for the week, the Nets knew that the competition would not get any easier.
Sean Kilpatrick Is Becoming a Celebrity
On a high note, the Nets’ Sean Kilpatrick has played well for the Nets so far this season. His improved play is really beginning to pay off in more than one way. One of the most impressive things to happen to Kilpatrick so far is a billboard commercial he received in Times Square.
Nets Gain Early Momentum Against Warriors, Go Stone Cold in Second Half
The Nets were able to hang with the Warriors throughout the first half, leading by 10 at halftime. However, in the second half, all their efforts went to waste as the Warriors completely dominated the Nets.
Nets Drilled By Cavs, Drop Fifth Straight in Pre-Christmas Blowout
The Nets were no match for the reigning champs, as the Cavaliers cruised to a 119-99 victory over the Nets. The loss gave the Nets another winless week on the season.
Richard Jefferson Talks Jeremy Lin, Possible Return to Nets, and Christmas Gifts
After the Nets-Cavaliers game, Richard Jefferson took time to be interviewed after the game. In the interview, he joked about retiring early, a Christmas gift for his kid, and a possible return to the Nets in the future. It would be great to see RJ retire as a Net.
Nets Spread Holiday Cheer in Brooklyn By Giving Back
In the days coming up to Christmas, the Brooklyn Nets gave back to the community. Nets players surprised kids at the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn. Read all about it in the article above.
Nets Record this Week: 0-3
Nets 104 – Raptors 116
Nets 101 – Warriors 117
Nets 99 – Cavaliers 119
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Thoughts
As expected, the Nets did not win any games this week. The Nets faced the top teams of the NBA in one week and were not able to steal a win. There is not much to say about the Nets’ performance. Turnovers were a big factor in the Nets losing this week. The Nets had more turnovers in each game they played this week, and it hurt any chances of them staying in the game.
Dec 22, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) block a shot against Brooklyn Nets forward Trevor Booker (35) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Warriors won 117-101. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Nets Enforcer: Trevor Booker
Season Stat Averages
9.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 52% FG
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Every week, Trevor Booker gets looked over because he will have two outstanding games and then a lesser performance. It is always hard to pick him because other guys on the team will end up having a better week than Booker. But since no player had an outstanding week, I felt it was time to give Booker the love he deserves.
Booker is really an enforcer player for the Nets. He plays with a sense of urgency every game and he hustles and scraps for rebounds and loose balls. He is the definition of Brooklyn Grit. Everything Booker does will not show up in the box score, and that is why it is important to shine light how important he is to this team.
Dec 22, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) puts up a shot against Golden State Warriors forward David West (3) and guard Andre Iguodala (9) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Warriors won 117-101. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Where can the Nets Improve?
Like every other week, the Nets still have problems in the same areas: defense and rebounding. But one thing that changed this week was the Nets’ turnovers. The Nets coughed up the ball more than usual this week, and it definitely hindered the Nets in their games this week.
As always, fans are holding out hope that Sean Marks can find a way to improve the Nets’ roster. Of course, Marks would have to be very selective in trades because the Nets cannot afford to trade anymore picks. If Marks could find a trade that will improve the Nets in the areas they are lacking, they may be able to win more than one game a week.
