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NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
Read full article: NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 playersThe NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating the league’s player participation policy that went into effect this season.
Harden ejected, but not Embiid for groin-area shots to Nets
Read full article: Harden ejected, but not Embiid for groin-area shots to NetsJames Harden was thrown out for hitting a Brooklyn player in the groin area, after teammate Joel Embiid dodged an ejection for a kick near the same spot of another player Thursday night in Philadelphia’s 102-97 victory in Game 3.
Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies
Read full article: Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat GrizzliesKyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 127-115.
Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting Vaughn
Read full article: Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting VaughnKevin Durant had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 25 points in his team’s first 12 games, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the New York Knicks 112-85 after making Jacque Vaughn their head coach.
Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108
Read full article: Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets.
Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seed
Read full article: Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seedKyrie Irving had 34 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets took the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-108 in the play-in opener.
Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game Tuesday
Read full article: Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game TuesdayKyrie Irving scored 35 points, Kevin Durant had 20 points, a career-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 134-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Durant scores 53, Nets edge Knicks 110-107 as Irving watches
Read full article: Durant scores 53, Nets edge Knicks 110-107 as Irving watchesKevin Durant scored a season-high 53 points, making the tiebreaking 3-pointer in a sensational show for a crowd that included Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New York Knicks 110-107.
Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101
Read full article: Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter on his way to a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings handed the stumbling Brooklyn Nets their sixth consecutive loss, 112-101.
James has 33, Lakers beat Nets 106-96 in Davis' return
Read full article: James has 33, Lakers beat Nets 106-96 in Davis' returnLeBron James welcomed Anthony Davis back with a lob pass for the game’s first basket, then turned to this own offense to score 33 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Durant, Harden lead Nets to 138-112 romp over Bulls
Read full article: Durant, Harden lead Nets to 138-112 romp over BullsKevin Durant scored 27 points, James Harden added 25 points and season-high 16 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets rolled to an easy win over Chicago, beating the Bulls 138-112 in a matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams.
Giannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in Brooklyn
Read full article: Giannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in BrooklynGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence, Khris Middleton added 15 of his 20 in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Brooklyn Nets 121-109.
Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking on
Read full article: Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking onJa Morant scored 36 points and five Grizzlies scored in double figures as Memphis extended its winning streak to five games with a 118-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Claxton oops over James late, Nets hold off Lakers 122-115
Read full article: Claxton oops over James late, Nets hold off Lakers 122-115Nic Claxton threw down a tiebreaking alley-oop over LeBron James with 40.7 seconds left, and James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets returned from a week-long COVID-19 hiatus to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115.
Nets finally get Big 3 back together, beat Bulls 105-91
Read full article: Nets finally get Big 3 back together, beat Bulls 105-91Kyrie Irving scored 22 points while playing with Kevin Durant and James Harden for the first time in three months, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 105-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Durant, Nets top Wolves 127-97 in makeup game after shooting
Read full article: Durant, Nets top Wolves 127-97 in makeup game after shootingKevin Durant scored 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting in his most productive performance in 2 1/2 months, as the Brooklyn Nets blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-97.
Harden debuts with triple-double, Durant scores 42, Nets win
Read full article: Harden debuts with triple-double, Durant scores 42, Nets win(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)NEW YORK – James Harden and Kevin Durant needed a little while to remember how to play together again. Once they did, the Brooklyn Nets really got rolling — and they might still get to another gear when Kyrie Irving rejoins them. Harden also had nine turnovers and Durant had six, with some sloppiness while Harden got used to his new teammates. They were much more competitive than the others, including a 124-97 loss in Boston on Friday, but didn't have enough answers for Durant or Harden. Nets: Durant has scored 25 or points in nine straight games, setting a new franchise record.
VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 lead
Read full article: VanVleet, Powell lead Raptors past Nets 104-99 for 2-0 leadThe victory gave the Raptors a 2-0 lead in the first round plyoff series. Kyle Lowry had 21 points, nine rebounds and forced a big turnover in the closing seconds for the second seeded Raptors. But this game was much closer as the Nets built a 14-point lead in the first quarter. Toronto was in control after that, stretching the lead to eight on Powell's drive and dunk from the right wing. Caris LeVert had 16 points and 11 rebounds, Jarrett Allen and Joe Harris each had 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Nets.