#Nets’ Nic Claxton misses 10-straight free throws amid hacks

#Nets’ Nic Claxton misses 10-straight free throws amid hacks

“Nets’ Nic Claxton misses 10-straight free throws amid hacks” The Celtics’ defense identified precisely how to defend Kevin Durant, using an assortment of looks, so much length and even more aggressiveness to minimize the superstar throughout the four-game sweep.  Boston was less subtle in attacking Nic Claxton’s weakness: Just foul him a lot.  Hack-a-Clax took…

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#Nic Claxton’s increased role with Nets to continue

#Nic Claxton’s increased role with Nets to continue

“Nic Claxton’s increased role with Nets to continue” Nic Claxton will get more chances to make an impact for the Nets after briefly losing his spot in the team’s big-man rotation.  LaMarcus Aldridge will miss at least another week with the hip injury that has sidelined him since March 6, meaning Claxton will continue to…

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#Nets could be without LaMarcus Aldridge against Grizzlies

#Nets could be without LaMarcus Aldridge against Grizzlies

“#Nets could be without LaMarcus Aldridge against Grizzlies” The Nets’ LaMarcus Aldridge was a surprise addition to the injury list, questionable for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with right foot soreness. Joe Harris (left ankle surgery) and Kyrie Irving are out as expected. But having Aldridge’s status in doubt could be a tough blow….

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#Nic Claxton’s defensive versatility an underrated Nets asset

#Nic Claxton’s defensive versatility an underrated Nets asset

“#Nic Claxton’s defensive versatility an underrated Nets asset” The additions of Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge, along with the return of Blake Griffin, have given the Nets big-man depth they lacked last year. They have also overshadowed one potentially very important player. In the Nets’ preseason finale, however, Nic Claxton showed why he could be…

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