Nets beat Hornets to snap 7-game losing streak
The Nets beat the Hornets 104-83 in a game that was a wire-to-wire win for a Brooklyn that hadn't done much winning due to the amount of injuries they have been trying to overcome along with inconsistency in closing games.
The Brooklyn Nets haven't had much to stand on this season, as the team sits with a 14-32 record. While they aren't at the very bottom of the NBA standings, the Nets have struggled mightily this season,
Orlando Magic fans are all pushing for the same thing when it comes to the ongoing NBA trade rumors. Despite being a likely NBA playoff team, the Magic are once again in desperate need of shooting. The Magic have passed on landing sharpshooters during past NBA trade deadlines,
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly open to trading forward Cam Johnson, but could the Orlando Magic have the kind of package to entice the Nets?
Johnson registered 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 110-96 loss to Sacramento.
Johnson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Thunder. Johnson will head back to his regular bench role for the first time since Dec. 1 due to the return of Cameron Johnson.
Part of the reason that Brooklyn found it tough to hang in there is due to their defense struggling to contain Tyler Herro, who piled up 25 points and eight assists in the contest. With that being said, here are the Nets player grades following Saturday's loss to the Heat:
Keon Johnson, the 22-year-old guard from Tennessee, is averaging 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in an increased role this season. Johnson joined the Nets last season but only appeared ...
Playing 35 minutes off the bench, Alexander-Walker scored a season-high 23 points with four rebounds, one assist, and five 3-pointers. He shot 8-of-14 from the field and 2-of-2 from the line, and the five 3-pointers were one shy of his career-high.
Tyler Herro scored 25 points as the Miami Heat pulled away in the third quarter and withstood the Brooklyn Nets' late comeback to win 106-97 on Saturday night in New York.
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