The good news is that the Brooklyn Nets got close to the world champs Saturday but didn’t quite make it. The Bostons beat the Brooklyns by two in a hard-fought contest that saw Johnson & Johnson, Cam and Keon, do their best to win it but the two Jays plus Kristaps Porzingis wound up with the win. Tonight — same 6:00 p.m. start — the Nets will try again, this time against the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young. Hoping for the best, understanding the rest.
NETS vs. Hawks
Time: 6**:**00 p.m. ET
Opponent:Atlanta Hawks (32-35)
Tune In: YES Network; WFAN radio
Injuries: Nic Claxton and Trendon Watford sat Saturday night so they’re back. D’Angelo Russell is out after playing 29 minutes vs. Boston. Two of the three two-ways, Tosan Evbuomwan and Tyson Etienne, are with Long Island as is Dariq Whitehead. And we won’t see Cam Thomas the rest of the way. Instead, he joins DeAnthony Melton out for the year.
For the Hawks, Clint Capela (personal reasons), Jalen Johnson (torn labrum), Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder), and Larry Nance Jr. (right knee) will all be out today. Former Net Caris LeVert (knee) had been questionable but is now out.
The Game: Trae Young is having a phenomenal season averaging almost 24 points a game and a league leading 11.5 assists, The 26-year-old Young is now accompanied by a surrounding cast of young players who plays a big part in their recent success.
As for the Nets, energy will most likely be the deciding factor for them after just playing a grueling one against Boston. The duo of Keon Johnson and Maxwell Lewis should be effective once again, as their combination of 36 points was not only key for the Nets, but an energy boost for the fans as well. Day’Ron Sharpe will need to play the same exact way as well, as he was the man in the middle with 16 rebounds, 10 of them offensive, a career high. While the Nets could face a little trouble, Jordi Fernandez has allowed fans to be confident no matter the circumstance.
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