#Nets can’t give Celtics more reason to hope

#Nets can’t give Celtics more reason to hope

“#Nets can’t give Celtics more reason to hope” When it comes to hostile crowds, size matters. Kyrie Irving caught a major break Friday night when pandemic restrictions in Boston kept his on-site antagonists to a number south of 5,000. It was the last break he, or any Brooklynite, got on in a 125-119 Game 3…

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#Nets’ Big 3 can alter franchise’s tortured history

#Nets’ Big 3 can alter franchise’s tortured history

“#Nets’ Big 3 can alter franchise’s tortured history” Here’s the thing about the Nets: They don’t even get full credit for authoring one of the truly great curses in the history of sports. Think about it: There was a cottage industry crafted around the Red Sox selling off Babe Ruth. There were plays written about…

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#Nets’ Kyrie Irving joins exclusive NBA shooting club

#Nets’ Kyrie Irving joins exclusive NBA shooting club

“#Nets’ Kyrie Irving joins exclusive NBA shooting club” Kyrie Irving opted not to speak to the media Sunday, but his play spoke volumes. The Nets star joined some historic company by becoming only the ninth man in the exclusive 50/40/90 club. With Kevin Durant and Steve Nash both among the first eight members, they gushed…

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#Nets seem to avoid Kyrie Irving injury disaster

#Nets seem to avoid Kyrie Irving injury disaster

“#Nets seem to avoid Kyrie Irving injury disaster” Kyrie Irving missed Wednesday’s game against San Antonio with a facial contusion, but the injury isn’t expected to be serious and the Nets are hopeful of having the All-Star point guard back by the weekend. “Kyrie’s scans were clear fortunately,” coach Steve Nash said. “No concussion, nothing…

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