Go Offense
Interesting game tonight again the Celtics, a competitive, spirited loss in which the Nets appeared at times determined to lead the world in turnovers and fouls. Yi looked good on offense, but was a foul magnet (he had 4 fouls in the first 6 minutes or so of the first quarter! Not even Sean Williams can do that), while Brook Lopez and Josh Boone look to be a potential dynamic duo in the middle. The guard situation, with Vince Carter and Keyon Dooling looking ready for the regular season (with Dooling's first appearance as a Net), looks to be a potential strength as well, as long as no one gets hurt.
The fact that the Celtics didn't play any of their stars (Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen)didn't seem to matter much to the Nets, who played this one like it mattered to them. And with everyone on the roster being new, it did, because playing time appears to have to be earned. DNP's to Ryan Anderson, Eddie Najera, Jarvis Hayes (all three injured), plus Mo Ager and Julius Hodge, who don't figure in the Nets plans at this point. Eddie Gill might make this team as the third point yet...
Devin Harris continues to not shoot well, which is concerning (though he had 8 assists), but this Nets team thus far has had no trouble scoring through the first three games. OK, they're not the second coming of the old ABA squads, but hey, it's certainly better than scoring in the 70's. I don't see a real place in the rotation yet for Stromile Swift, Trenton Hassell or even Sean Williams, but I'm sure Lawrence Frank will figure it out. Just like he has with the offense (what about defense, L Frank?)
Let the rookies play (and since everyone wants Chris Douglas Roberts to start already, give the kid some time to see what he can do). And since the offense appears to be flowing, get them heavy minutes this preseason and let them feel it.
Another chance against the Celtics on Sunday up in Boston. Should be another learning experience for the young Nets if nothing else (and hopefully, at some point Eddie Najera and Jarvis Hayes can get some playing time - we'd sure love to see how they fit in).
-Joe
The fact that the Celtics didn't play any of their stars (Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen)didn't seem to matter much to the Nets, who played this one like it mattered to them. And with everyone on the roster being new, it did, because playing time appears to have to be earned. DNP's to Ryan Anderson, Eddie Najera, Jarvis Hayes (all three injured), plus Mo Ager and Julius Hodge, who don't figure in the Nets plans at this point. Eddie Gill might make this team as the third point yet...
Devin Harris continues to not shoot well, which is concerning (though he had 8 assists), but this Nets team thus far has had no trouble scoring through the first three games. OK, they're not the second coming of the old ABA squads, but hey, it's certainly better than scoring in the 70's. I don't see a real place in the rotation yet for Stromile Swift, Trenton Hassell or even Sean Williams, but I'm sure Lawrence Frank will figure it out. Just like he has with the offense (what about defense, L Frank?)
Let the rookies play (and since everyone wants Chris Douglas Roberts to start already, give the kid some time to see what he can do). And since the offense appears to be flowing, get them heavy minutes this preseason and let them feel it.
Another chance against the Celtics on Sunday up in Boston. Should be another learning experience for the young Nets if nothing else (and hopefully, at some point Eddie Najera and Jarvis Hayes can get some playing time - we'd sure love to see how they fit in).
-Joe
posted by Joe Netsfan at 10:55 PM
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