#NBA Christmas games: Breaking down the matchups

#NBA Christmas games: Breaking down the matchups

“#NBA Christmas games: Breaking down the matchups” Not much has been normal about the NBA this year, but its regular schedule of Christmas day games will at least keep one tradition going strong. The five-game holiday slate is packed with intriguing showdowns, beginning at noon and continuing throughout the day. Here’s a breakdown of what’s…

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#Nets not taking defense for granted

#Nets not taking defense for granted

“#Nets not taking defense for granted” While the Nets are relying on talent to primarily anchor their offense, it appears their scoring prowess has translated to the other end. Asked Thursday which area of the Nets’ game he thought was the most “ahead of schedule,” first-year coach Steve Nash pointed to the defense. “I don’t…

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#Kyrie Irving is done with ‘hero basketball’

#Kyrie Irving is done with ‘hero basketball’

“#Kyrie Irving is done with ‘hero basketball’” Kyrie Irving has always been one of the NBA’s most unstoppable isolation players, a one-on-one force, and Tuesday night he was the leading scorer in the Nets’ season-opening rout of the Warriors. The fact Irving says he has outgrown his hero-ball days should give the Nets a sense…

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#Lakers , Zion Williamson and Scott Brooks

#Lakers , Zion Williamson and Scott Brooks

“#Lakers , Zion Williamson and Scott Brooks” Post NBA writers Marc Berman and Brian Lewis and columnist Mike Vaccaro tackle 10 of the biggest storylines of the season: Biggest question of the season Berman: The NBA aced the Orlando bubble avoiding COVID-19 disruptions, but this is a new animal. The league is precariously sending teams…

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#What will ultimately decide Nets’ fate

#What will ultimately decide Nets’ fate

“#What will ultimately decide Nets’ fate” On paper, the Nets appear to be as good as any team in the NBA this season with the return of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. But according to former superstars Reggie Miller and Chris Webber, who are now NBA analysts for TNT, the Nets need to see the…

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