James Harden, once again, is looking like the NBA superstar we've all come to appreciate. The step-back three pointers are there, moreover, so is the burst in his step. When the nine-time NBA All-Star is rolling, it's poetry in motion. For the Brooklyn Nets, the timing of Harden's return to form couldn't be any better. On Monday night, Harden dropped 39 points, 15 … [Read more...] about James Harden remains the engine that makes Brooklyn go
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James Harden getting there, so are the Nets
James Harden knows it's going to take time to get it right. Patience has been the keyword for the Brooklyn Nets this season. 13 games into the season, the Nets (9-4) are on top of the Atlantic division. Harden has used the early part of the season to work himself back to full form. The goal is clear, to get back to the level of basketball we've all become accustomed … [Read more...] about James Harden getting there, so are the Nets
Veteran Knicks know struggles can’t continue
The Knicks know they have a problem on their hands. Their 5-1 start to the season feels more like a distant memory. They've lost five of their last seven games, there's legitimate reason for concern. The fan base has gone from "bing-bong" to "here we go again". Thankfully, the bing-bong craze is going away. However, the bigger issue at hand for the Knicks (7-6) is … [Read more...] about Veteran Knicks know struggles can’t continue
Nets have their glue guy in Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown played a total of four minutes in the first two games of this season. That’s not was the Nets fan base thought they’d see, not their glue guy – glued to the bench. Brown sat patiently waiting for his turn. And likely knowing it was just a matter of time – so stay ready. With Brooklyn’s head coach Steve Nash evaluating his roster, specifically the new faces, … [Read more...] about Nets have their glue guy in Bruce Brown
Early lesson learned for Knicks with season’s first loss
It’s not the end of the world for the Knicks, it was just one game. Losing to the Orlando Magic, a team they should beat, doesn’t set the Knicks back. It won’t wipe away all the credibility they’ve worked to amass the last 20 months. What Sunday night’s 110-104 loss to the Magic should do, however, is serve as a lesson learned. No one needs to tell the Knicks how … [Read more...] about Early lesson learned for Knicks with season’s first loss