THE FACTS: Point guard Deron Williams had 31 points as the Brooklyn Nets handed the Detroit Pistons their ninth consecutive loss 119-82 at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Monday. Center Brook Lopez contributed 18 points and seven rebounds and Andray Blatche added 15 points as the Nets kept the pressure on the New York Knicks for the Atlantic Division lead. They bounced back from a 12-point loss to Atlanta the previous night. Guard Will Bynum led the Pistons with 18 points and center Greg Monroe added 17. …read more
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Notebook: Nets 108, Hornets 98
THE FACTS: The Nets used a strong fourth quarter to bounce back from Monday’s dispiriting loss in Philadelphia and down the Hornets, 108-98, at Barclays Center. Deron Williams, who continues to look healthier with each passing day, led the Nets’ perimeter attack and dictated the game’s pace and flow for stretches. Williams finished with 21 points and 13 assists. Brook Lopez (26 points, 5 rebounds) and Andray Blatche (20 points, 5 rebounds) both turned in impressive performances. Anthony Davis (17 points, 11 rebounds) and Robin Lopez (15 points, 8 rebounds) featured for the Hornets before the Nets took full control of the game. …read more
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Notebook: Nets 93, Bulls 89
THE FACTS: Excellent fourth quarters from Andray Blatche and MarShon Brooks carried the Nets past the undermanned Bulls, 93-89, at Barclays Center. Five Nets scored in double figures, including Brook Lopez who had 20. Marco Belinelli and Luol Deng led the Bulls with 18 points apiece.
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Notebook: Nets 113, Raptors 106
THE FACTS: The Nets overcame a sluggish start to the first quarter and outplayed the Raptors the rest of the way, winning 113-106 at Barclays Center. Brook Lopez, Joe Johnson and Deron Williams combined for 64 points, while Andray Blatche and Mirza Teletovic sparked the Nets off the bench. The Nets remain undefeated in January.
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Notebook: Nets 99, Suns 79
THE FACTS: In a classic tale of two halves, the undermanned Nets rebounded from a lackluster first 24 minutes to rout the Phoenix Suns, 99-79, at Barclays Center. The Nets improved to 14-0 when playing a team with a sub .500 record and won a third straight game by 20 or more points for the first time in franchise history. Five Nets finished in double figures, highlighted by very solid performances off the bench from MarShon Brooks (a season-high 17 points) and Andray Blatche (15 points, eight rebounds). Jared Dudley popped in an efficient 18 points for the Suns.
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Notebook: Nets 109, Sixers 89
THE FACTS: Deron Williams scored 22 points, Andray Blatche contributed 20 points off the bench and Reggie Evans swept a career-high 23 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets crushed the Philadelphia 76ers, 109-89, Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Joe Johnson scored 15 points, Brook Lopez had 13 and Gerald Wallace had 11 for the Nets, who improved to 6-1 under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo. Brooklyn improved to 20-15 with the victory.
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