Nets 119, Raptors 116: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Brooklyn Nets (18-12) play against the Toronto Raptors (16-16) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday December 16, 2022
Brooklyn Nets 119, Toronto Raptors 116 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Kyrie said he loves going against Fred and they both watch each other play a lot. Enjoyed talking some smack during the game, too.
“I have so much respect for Fred, he’s a winner, he’s a champion. Any time you go against guys like that you definitely gotta be ready to play.” – 11:21 PM
Kyrie said he loves going against Fred and they both watch each other play a lot. Enjoyed talking some smack during the game, too.
“I have so much respect for Fred, he’s a winner, he’s a champion. Any time you go against guys like that you definitely gotta be ready to play.” – 11:21 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Yuta Watanabe: “We have so many guys that can create 1 on 1. So if I stay corner, they know I’m a good shooter, so they’re not gonna leave me. That creates space for them. If they don’t leave, they can attack. If they do leave, I’m wide open and I just make (the) shot. Simple.” – 11:19 PM
Yuta Watanabe: “We have so many guys that can create 1 on 1. So if I stay corner, they know I’m a good shooter, so they’re not gonna leave me. That creates space for them. If they don’t leave, they can attack. If they do leave, I’m wide open and I just make (the) shot. Simple.” – 11:19 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Luka and C Wood became the first Mavs teammates to score 20+ in the same half since Luka and Seth Curry vs. Detroit in Mexico City on 12/12/19 🔥
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/PxNPSLG6jz – 11:09 PM
Luka and C Wood became the first Mavs teammates to score 20+ in the same half since Luka and Seth Curry vs. Detroit in Mexico City on 12/12/19 🔥
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/PxNPSLG6jz – 11:09 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
KD was asked about Scottie Barnes and following up a big rookie year. He’s a fan — “you got a got good one up here” — but has seen some guys have challenges in year 2: pic.twitter.com/RKlAy76FpK – 11:03 PM
KD was asked about Scottie Barnes and following up a big rookie year. He’s a fan — “you got a got good one up here” — but has seen some guys have challenges in year 2: pic.twitter.com/RKlAy76FpK – 11:03 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
It’s been incredible how calm Yuta Watanabe has been in these spots. This is the 3rd win he has made multiple clutch plays late in the 4th.
That pump fake, drive, and dish to Simmons was so smooth. pic.twitter.com/wKF0vMIIV5 – 11:00 PM
It’s been incredible how calm Yuta Watanabe has been in these spots. This is the 3rd win he has made multiple clutch plays late in the 4th.
That pump fake, drive, and dish to Simmons was so smooth. pic.twitter.com/wKF0vMIIV5 – 11:00 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kyrie on VanVleet: “I love going against Fred. I watch him a lot, he watches me a lot. Throughout the game talking back and forth a little bit. He hits a 3 in transition right in my face and he’s like ‘let’s go’. I have so much respect for Fred. He’s a winner. He’s a champion.” – 10:54 PM
Kyrie on VanVleet: “I love going against Fred. I watch him a lot, he watches me a lot. Throughout the game talking back and forth a little bit. He hits a 3 in transition right in my face and he’s like ‘let’s go’. I have so much respect for Fred. He’s a winner. He’s a champion.” – 10:54 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Kyrie Irving hit a three at the buzzer to lift BKN to a win in TOR. Nets have won 5 straight and 9 of 10. BKN is 16-7 under Jacque Vaughn. Irving had 15 of his 32 points in the 4th. Yuta Watanabe had 17 off the bench, including a go-ahead 3 w/14 seconds left on an Irving assist. – 10:53 PM
Kyrie Irving hit a three at the buzzer to lift BKN to a win in TOR. Nets have won 5 straight and 9 of 10. BKN is 16-7 under Jacque Vaughn. Irving had 15 of his 32 points in the 4th. Yuta Watanabe had 17 off the bench, including a go-ahead 3 w/14 seconds left on an Irving assist. – 10:53 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kyrie Irving points out that this was the first game-winning buzzer beater of his 12-year NBA career. – 10:48 PM
Kyrie Irving points out that this was the first game-winning buzzer beater of his 12-year NBA career. – 10:48 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet, asked if he’d like to see Malachi Flynn get more minutes next to him in the backcourt: “I don’t really make those decisions but I think you know where I stand when it comes to short guys.” – 10:43 PM
VanVleet, asked if he’d like to see Malachi Flynn get more minutes next to him in the backcourt: “I don’t really make those decisions but I think you know where I stand when it comes to short guys.” – 10:43 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nick Nurse on Yuta Watanabe:
“We did our best with him. I keep saying it was hard; he was really good and then not so good, and dealt with a lot of injuries and sickness. So it was hard to decide if we were going to continue. We didn’t.”
Yuta got his revenge.
Via @Doug Smith. – 10:43 PM
Nick Nurse on Yuta Watanabe:
“We did our best with him. I keep saying it was hard; he was really good and then not so good, and dealt with a lot of injuries and sickness. So it was hard to decide if we were going to continue. We didn’t.”
Yuta got his revenge.
Via @Doug Smith. – 10:43 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet on Barnes: “You guys are waiting for him to hatch into some beautiful butterfly but that’s up to him. His development is totally up to him… It’s our job to try to support him in that… When he plays great we’re happy for him and when he plays bad we’re there for him” pic.twitter.com/hVGnSfiDsz – 10:40 PM
VanVleet on Barnes: “You guys are waiting for him to hatch into some beautiful butterfly but that’s up to him. His development is totally up to him… It’s our job to try to support him in that… When he plays great we’re happy for him and when he plays bad we’re there for him” pic.twitter.com/hVGnSfiDsz – 10:40 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“It’s tough, but nobody feels bad for you in this league. There’s a score, there’s a record, you have to own it and you’ve got to get ready to play the next game… Tonight, there were things to build on.” – 10:39 PM
“It’s tough, but nobody feels bad for you in this league. There’s a score, there’s a record, you have to own it and you’ve got to get ready to play the next game… Tonight, there were things to build on.” – 10:39 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
One positive take away from tonight — aside from battling to the buzzer…..
Barnes.
He started slow’ish. But he got better & better as the night went on. And while KD got his, Barnes did too. He didn’t back down from Durant. He went at him. He looked every bit the part.
👏👏 – 10:36 PM
One positive take away from tonight — aside from battling to the buzzer…..
Barnes.
He started slow’ish. But he got better & better as the night went on. And while KD got his, Barnes did too. He didn’t back down from Durant. He went at him. He looked every bit the part.
👏👏 – 10:36 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Shoutout to dad!
@Meghan Triplett checks in with KAI following his game-winner
pic.twitter.com/GPhjpGqVt2 – 10:34 PM
Shoutout to dad!
@Meghan Triplett checks in with KAI following his game-winner
pic.twitter.com/GPhjpGqVt2 – 10:34 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
A dagger from Kyrie.
Let’s break down Toronto’s last-second loss to the Nets in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG.
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@Paul Jones @Sportsnet @FAN590 #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/IbXVuj2RB6 – 10:31 PM
A dagger from Kyrie.
Let’s break down Toronto’s last-second loss to the Nets in the latest #SmithAndJones VLOG.
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@Paul Jones @Sportsnet @FAN590 #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/IbXVuj2RB6 – 10:31 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
That’s a big win with KD frustrated down the stretch.
Yuta Watanabe comes up huge as a role player. KD’s co-star in Kyrie picks him up as the go-to option.
That’s the kind of win Durant needed at points last season but rarely got. – 10:28 PM
That’s a big win with KD frustrated down the stretch.
Yuta Watanabe comes up huge as a role player. KD’s co-star in Kyrie picks him up as the go-to option.
That’s the kind of win Durant needed at points last season but rarely got. – 10:28 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
It was good as soon as it left his hands.
Kyrie Irving hit a buzzer-beating 3 but Friday night was bigger than that shot.
The Nets not only won their 5th in a row, but they’ve swept the season series against the Raptors for the first time in 19 years. nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 10:27 PM
It was good as soon as it left his hands.
Kyrie Irving hit a buzzer-beating 3 but Friday night was bigger than that shot.
The Nets not only won their 5th in a row, but they’ve swept the season series against the Raptors for the first time in 19 years. nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 10:27 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: Kyrie Irving’s game-winning buzzer-beater is Brooklyn’s first since Brook Lopez on 3/21/17 vs. Detroit.
Irving finished with a team-high 32 points tonight. – 10:24 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: Kyrie Irving’s game-winning buzzer-beater is Brooklyn’s first since Brook Lopez on 3/21/17 vs. Detroit.
Irving finished with a team-high 32 points tonight. – 10:24 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“Not surprised, he’s the best in the world at that move, you have to salute him,” — Fred VanVleet on Kyrie Irving’s game-winning stepback three. VanVleet had 39 for second straight game. pic.twitter.com/I4nDf96VfC – 10:22 PM
“Not surprised, he’s the best in the world at that move, you have to salute him,” — Fred VanVleet on Kyrie Irving’s game-winning stepback three. VanVleet had 39 for second straight game. pic.twitter.com/I4nDf96VfC – 10:22 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“You know where I stand when it comes to short guys.” – VanVleet on playing alongside Flynn – 10:22 PM
“You know where I stand when it comes to short guys.” – VanVleet on playing alongside Flynn – 10:22 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors coach Steve Kerr: ‘There’s a chance’ Andrew Wiggins plays on Sunday at Toronto, his hometown – 10:21 PM
Warriors coach Steve Kerr: ‘There’s a chance’ Andrew Wiggins plays on Sunday at Toronto, his hometown – 10:21 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr said “I think there’s a chance” Andrew Wiggins returns on Sunday against the Raptors. Wiggins was hopeful in a conversation with Kerr today. He’s missed the last six games with an adductor strain. – 10:21 PM
Steve Kerr said “I think there’s a chance” Andrew Wiggins returns on Sunday against the Raptors. Wiggins was hopeful in a conversation with Kerr today. He’s missed the last six games with an adductor strain. – 10:21 PM
Madeline Kenney @madkenney
Kerr said there’s a chance Andrew Wiggins could play Sunday in Toronto. – 10:21 PM
Kerr said there’s a chance Andrew Wiggins could play Sunday in Toronto. – 10:21 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Between the run Nets and Knicks are on right now, NBA hoops hearing up in NYC! 👀🏀🔥 – 10:21 PM
Between the run Nets and Knicks are on right now, NBA hoops hearing up in NYC! 👀🏀🔥 – 10:21 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Kerr says “there’s a chance” Andrew Wiggins plays Sunday in Toronto. – 10:20 PM
Kerr says “there’s a chance” Andrew Wiggins plays Sunday in Toronto. – 10:20 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Fred on Kyrie’s buzzer beater
“He’s the best in the world at that right there.” – 10:19 PM
Fred on Kyrie’s buzzer beater
“He’s the best in the world at that right there.” – 10:19 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“He’s the best in the world at that right there.” – VanVleet on the last shot. It sounded like they wanted to force the ball out of his hands, but tough to do that in 3.1 seconds. – 10:19 PM
“He’s the best in the world at that right there.” – VanVleet on the last shot. It sounded like they wanted to force the ball out of his hands, but tough to do that in 3.1 seconds. – 10:19 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Steve Kerr says James Wiseman will remain with the Warriors for the rest of their East Coast road trip. Three games left: Toronto, New York, Brooklyn. – 10:18 PM
Steve Kerr says James Wiseman will remain with the Warriors for the rest of their East Coast road trip. Three games left: Toronto, New York, Brooklyn. – 10:18 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“It sucks … losing is not fun” — Barnes on the Raptors five-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/zEqvY4tOMI – 10:18 PM
“It sucks … losing is not fun” — Barnes on the Raptors five-game losing streak. pic.twitter.com/zEqvY4tOMI – 10:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
How does Scottie Barnes feel about the longest losing streak of his young NBA career? “It sucks… Losing isn’t fun. None of us like losing.” – 10:18 PM
How does Scottie Barnes feel about the longest losing streak of his young NBA career? “It sucks… Losing isn’t fun. None of us like losing.” – 10:18 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“Sucks. Sucks. Just trying to find ways to win.” – Scottie Barnes on losing – 10:17 PM
“Sucks. Sucks. Just trying to find ways to win.” – Scottie Barnes on losing – 10:17 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving had 15 of his 32 in the 4th quarter, including the winning 3 at the buzzer Jacque Vaughn: “He definitely has a inner peace and poise that you have to have at that situation to not panic. And he has an innate ability to get to his spot.” #Nets – 10:16 PM
Kyrie Irving had 15 of his 32 in the 4th quarter, including the winning 3 at the buzzer Jacque Vaughn: “He definitely has a inner peace and poise that you have to have at that situation to not panic. And he has an innate ability to get to his spot.” #Nets – 10:16 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
The Nets are now 4-0 when Yuta Watanabe scores 12+ points; 7-3 when he plays 20+ minutes. pic.twitter.com/zqwVm5FiPP – 10:14 PM
The Nets are now 4-0 when Yuta Watanabe scores 12+ points; 7-3 when he plays 20+ minutes. pic.twitter.com/zqwVm5FiPP – 10:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn on why Kyrie Irving is able to come up big in the clutch so often: “He definitely has an inner peace and poise that you have to have at that moment to not panic. And he has an innate ability to get to his spot.” #NetsWorld – 10:14 PM
Jacque Vaughn on why Kyrie Irving is able to come up big in the clutch so often: “He definitely has an inner peace and poise that you have to have at that moment to not panic. And he has an innate ability to get to his spot.” #NetsWorld – 10:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie Irving’s game-winning shot was initially drawn up for Kevin Durant, but KD said the Raptors were probably going to trap him, so they went with Irving for the win. #Netsworld – 10:13 PM
Jacque Vaughn says Kyrie Irving’s game-winning shot was initially drawn up for Kevin Durant, but KD said the Raptors were probably going to trap him, so they went with Irving for the win. #Netsworld – 10:13 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Vaughn on Kyrie: “He has an innate ability to get to his spot.” – 10:12 PM
Vaughn on Kyrie: “He has an innate ability to get to his spot.” – 10:12 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Yuta Watanabe had a night in Toronto against the Raptors
17 points / 6-7 FG / 3 rebounds / 1 assist / 1 steal / 0 turnovers in 21 minutes off the bench
He was the Nets x-factor behind their big road win in Canada. He made a clutch 3-point shot. Great effort! #NetsWorld – 10:11 PM
Yuta Watanabe had a night in Toronto against the Raptors
17 points / 6-7 FG / 3 rebounds / 1 assist / 1 steal / 0 turnovers in 21 minutes off the bench
He was the Nets x-factor behind their big road win in Canada. He made a clutch 3-point shot. Great effort! #NetsWorld – 10:11 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
With the win the Nets pulled off an impressive 4-0 season sweep over the Raptors. Hard to do in any season, but especially in just two months. – 10:07 PM
With the win the Nets pulled off an impressive 4-0 season sweep over the Raptors. Hard to do in any season, but especially in just two months. – 10:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets this season
Under Nash: Under Vaughn:
2-5 record 16-7 record
14th in offense 8th in offense
30th in defense 6th in defense pic.twitter.com/c2WXZLe3M9 – 10:07 PM
Nets this season
Under Nash: Under Vaughn:
2-5 record 16-7 record
14th in offense 8th in offense
30th in defense 6th in defense pic.twitter.com/c2WXZLe3M9 – 10:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
More from @BKN_NETSPR: The Nets earn a 4-0 season series sweep of Toronto with tonight’s win.
Since the Raptors’ inaugural season (1995-96), this is the second time the Nets have swept the Raptors in a season (also: 2002-03). – 10:07 PM
More from @BKN_NETSPR: The Nets earn a 4-0 season series sweep of Toronto with tonight’s win.
Since the Raptors’ inaugural season (1995-96), this is the second time the Nets have swept the Raptors in a season (also: 2002-03). – 10:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets are 11-3 since Kyrie came back.
No other team even has 10 wins. pic.twitter.com/nbbqKWmgD9 – 10:06 PM
Nets are 11-3 since Kyrie came back.
No other team even has 10 wins. pic.twitter.com/nbbqKWmgD9 – 10:06 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
That’s a big win with KD struggling and frustrated down the stretch.
Yuta Watanabe comes up huge as a role player. KD’s co-star in Kyrie picks him up as the go-to option.
That’s the kind of win Durant needed at points last season but rarely got. – 10:05 PM
That’s a big win with KD struggling and frustrated down the stretch.
Yuta Watanabe comes up huge as a role player. KD’s co-star in Kyrie picks him up as the go-to option.
That’s the kind of win Durant needed at points last season but rarely got. – 10:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: With the Nets’ win at Toronto tonight:
-Season-high fifth straight win.
-Ninth win in their last 10.
-12th win in their last 15.
-Season-best three straight road wins.
-18-12 record on the season (8-7 on the road). – 10:04 PM
From @BKN_NETSPR: With the Nets’ win at Toronto tonight:
-Season-high fifth straight win.
-Ninth win in their last 10.
-12th win in their last 15.
-Season-best three straight road wins.
-18-12 record on the season (8-7 on the road). – 10:04 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I know Raps fans have gotta be bummed and frustrated right now with the tight back to back losses and the ORL losses. But I think the signs look better the last couple even losing 5 of 6 in total. Scottie is coming around on O. FVV way better. Just need to put it all together now – 10:03 PM
I know Raps fans have gotta be bummed and frustrated right now with the tight back to back losses and the ORL losses. But I think the signs look better the last couple even losing 5 of 6 in total. Scottie is coming around on O. FVV way better. Just need to put it all together now – 10:03 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
We are still over 6 months away but the free agency of Kyrie Irving will be interesting to say the least.
Last 10 games: 25.3 points on 50% from the field.
Game winner tonight at Toronto – 10:03 PM
We are still over 6 months away but the free agency of Kyrie Irving will be interesting to say the least.
Last 10 games: 25.3 points on 50% from the field.
Game winner tonight at Toronto – 10:03 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Usually if you hold KD and Kyrie to five combined threes you’re going to win most of the time … that’s a tough one. Nets shot 74% on twos, including 81% in the paint. – 10:02 PM
Usually if you hold KD and Kyrie to five combined threes you’re going to win most of the time … that’s a tough one. Nets shot 74% on twos, including 81% in the paint. – 10:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
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*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/xnDRNzcT3D – 10:02 PM
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*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/xnDRNzcT3D – 10:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kyrie Irving with absolute ice in his veins for a game winner.
Stepback. Jumper. Nothin but net.
What a win for Brooklyn. 12th in 15 games. pic.twitter.com/L147fRr1Qm – 10:01 PM
Kyrie Irving with absolute ice in his veins for a game winner.
Stepback. Jumper. Nothin but net.
What a win for Brooklyn. 12th in 15 games. pic.twitter.com/L147fRr1Qm – 10:01 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Kyrie gave FVV the Bryon Russell treatment. pic.twitter.com/F1SRUXF5KZ – 10:01 PM
Kyrie gave FVV the Bryon Russell treatment. pic.twitter.com/F1SRUXF5KZ – 10:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Well, damn. Raptors weren’t perfect tonight, but that was the best they’ve played in a while. This one will sting. O was better (not great, but fine) but they couldn’t get a stop when they needed it (up until the bigger end). They’ve now lost 4 straight games & 7 of their last 9. – 10:01 PM
Well, damn. Raptors weren’t perfect tonight, but that was the best they’ve played in a while. This one will sting. O was better (not great, but fine) but they couldn’t get a stop when they needed it (up until the bigger end). They’ve now lost 4 straight games & 7 of their last 9. – 10:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 118, Warriors 106. Sixers overcame Golden State’s blistering shooting start to win their fourth consecutive game on this homestand and move to 16-12. Embiid with 34-13-4. Harden with 27-5-9. Melton with 17-9-7.
Up next: Monday vs. Toronto. – 10:00 PM
FINAL: Sixers 118, Warriors 106. Sixers overcame Golden State’s blistering shooting start to win their fourth consecutive game on this homestand and move to 16-12. Embiid with 34-13-4. Harden with 27-5-9. Melton with 17-9-7.
Up next: Monday vs. Toronto. – 10:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Yuta Watanabe is 19-26 (73.1%) on corner threes this season. pic.twitter.com/SZz5ZhQTHr – 10:00 PM
Yuta Watanabe is 19-26 (73.1%) on corner threes this season. pic.twitter.com/SZz5ZhQTHr – 10:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets beat the Raptors 119-116 on Kyrie Irving’s buzzer beater. Nic Claxton had a block party and Kevin Durant scored 28 despite foul issues. Nets have won five straight and head to Detroit on Sunday. – 10:00 PM
Nets beat the Raptors 119-116 on Kyrie Irving’s buzzer beater. Nic Claxton had a block party and Kevin Durant scored 28 despite foul issues. Nets have won five straight and head to Detroit on Sunday. – 10:00 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
bro is in his bagggg
@Markelle Fultz pic.twitter.com/EHAbub8shU – 9:59 PM
bro is in his bagggg
@Markelle Fultz pic.twitter.com/EHAbub8shU – 9:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie tonight:
32 PTS
5 AST
13-22 FG
Game winner. pic.twitter.com/ZCAhWNV5mL – 9:59 PM
Kyrie tonight:
32 PTS
5 AST
13-22 FG
Game winner. pic.twitter.com/ZCAhWNV5mL – 9:59 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nasty shot by Kyrie Irving. No stopping this. pic.twitter.com/satWvJuVcI – 9:59 PM
Nasty shot by Kyrie Irving. No stopping this. pic.twitter.com/satWvJuVcI – 9:59 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Kyrie has been pretty darn good since returning from suspension. Game winner tonight vs Toronto. – 9:59 PM
Kyrie has been pretty darn good since returning from suspension. Game winner tonight vs Toronto. – 9:59 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Last two minutes of this game will be slide No. 1 on Kyrie Irving’s free agency pitch. – 9:59 PM
Last two minutes of this game will be slide No. 1 on Kyrie Irving’s free agency pitch. – 9:59 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie drains a three at the buzzer for the win. Blows a kiss near center court — and silences the Toronto crowd.
What a shot.
The Nets were jumping around together right after the game ended in celebration. That’s five straight for Brooklyn. – 9:58 PM
Kyrie drains a three at the buzzer for the win. Blows a kiss near center court — and silences the Toronto crowd.
What a shot.
The Nets were jumping around together right after the game ended in celebration. That’s five straight for Brooklyn. – 9:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving shakes Fred VanVleet with a step back three at the buzzer to give the Nets a 119-116 victory over the Raptors. Oh my goodness. – 9:58 PM
Kyrie Irving shakes Fred VanVleet with a step back three at the buzzer to give the Nets a 119-116 victory over the Raptors. Oh my goodness. – 9:58 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
scottie making clutch free throws late
relentlessly attacking the rim
jawing at kd
hopping and skipping around the court with joy
that’s all very familiar and been sorely missed – 9:56 PM
scottie making clutch free throws late
relentlessly attacking the rim
jawing at kd
hopping and skipping around the court with joy
that’s all very familiar and been sorely missed – 9:56 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets not being ready for the 2-man game between Barnes and VanVleet is really bad.
That was so obviously going to be the call there. – 9:55 PM
Nets not being ready for the 2-man game between Barnes and VanVleet is really bad.
That was so obviously going to be the call there. – 9:55 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets not being ready for the 2-man game between Barnes and VanVleet is really bad there.
That was so obviously going to be the call there. – 9:55 PM
Nets not being ready for the 2-man game between Barnes and VanVleet is really bad there.
That was so obviously going to be the call there. – 9:55 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Yeah, Yuta Watanabe may be a starter.
I said it this time last month half-heartedly. But he’s for real. – 9:52 PM
Yeah, Yuta Watanabe may be a starter.
I said it this time last month half-heartedly. But he’s for real. – 9:52 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Fvv jumper puts TOR up 1 with 1:02 to go
Kyrie lay up…Nets by 1
Barnes muscles his way to the tin…Raps up 1
Watanabe 3pt…Nets by 2
14.2 sec left
Raps ball – 9:52 PM
Fvv jumper puts TOR up 1 with 1:02 to go
Kyrie lay up…Nets by 1
Barnes muscles his way to the tin…Raps up 1
Watanabe 3pt…Nets by 2
14.2 sec left
Raps ball – 9:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving sets a screen on Kevin Durant. Durant floats the pass over to Irving. Irving shakes two defenders and gets to the rim — then rifles a pass to Yuta Watanabe, who drills a corner three to give the Nets a 116-114 lead with 14 seconds left in Q4. What a sequence. – 9:52 PM
Kyrie Irving sets a screen on Kevin Durant. Durant floats the pass over to Irving. Irving shakes two defenders and gets to the rim — then rifles a pass to Yuta Watanabe, who drills a corner three to give the Nets a 116-114 lead with 14 seconds left in Q4. What a sequence. – 9:52 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Great pass by Kyrie to find Yuta in the corner for a clutch 3. Nets up 2 with 14.1 left. The Raptors converged on Kyrie at the rim and he made a great look to give Yuta a clean look. Nets on the verge of five straight wins. – 9:52 PM
Great pass by Kyrie to find Yuta in the corner for a clutch 3. Nets up 2 with 14.1 left. The Raptors converged on Kyrie at the rim and he made a great look to give Yuta a clean look. Nets on the verge of five straight wins. – 9:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
41 PTS
14-24 FG
8-15 3P
Only LeBron and Kyrie have recorded more 40-point games as a Cav. pic.twitter.com/EVlVohpyoF – 9:51 PM
Donovan Mitchell tonight:
41 PTS
14-24 FG
8-15 3P
Only LeBron and Kyrie have recorded more 40-point games as a Cav. pic.twitter.com/EVlVohpyoF – 9:51 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Much better quarter for Barnes. Fewer post-ups. Getting the ball on the move, attacking and, crucially, he’s finishing strong. He’s got 13 of his 22 points in the 4th. He and VanVleet are keeping them in it (again). – 9:50 PM
Much better quarter for Barnes. Fewer post-ups. Getting the ball on the move, attacking and, crucially, he’s finishing strong. He’s got 13 of his 22 points in the 4th. He and VanVleet are keeping them in it (again). – 9:50 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Can’t remember a game this season where KD was this frustrated with the whistles from start to finish. He can’t believe some of the fouls he’s been called for. Should be an interesting postgame discussion. – 9:50 PM
Can’t remember a game this season where KD was this frustrated with the whistles from start to finish. He can’t believe some of the fouls he’s been called for. Should be an interesting postgame discussion. – 9:50 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Christian Wood scored 20 points off the bench in the first half tonight, marking his first 20-point half with the Mavs.
Wood and Luka Dončić (23) became the first Mavs teammates to score 20+ in the same half since Dončić and Seth Curry against Detroit in Mexico City (12/12/19). pic.twitter.com/bgQmVn7Ju1 – 9:49 PM
Christian Wood scored 20 points off the bench in the first half tonight, marking his first 20-point half with the Mavs.
Wood and Luka Dončić (23) became the first Mavs teammates to score 20+ in the same half since Dončić and Seth Curry against Detroit in Mexico City (12/12/19). pic.twitter.com/bgQmVn7Ju1 – 9:49 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
FVV ties it with the Raps first 3 of the half. YUTA unties it with a sweet pass to Simmons. – 9:46 PM
FVV ties it with the Raps first 3 of the half. YUTA unties it with a sweet pass to Simmons. – 9:46 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Tie game with 3:00 min to go. Still anybody’s game.
Nurse spoke pre game about Toronto’s Physicality on D, or lack there of. Let’s see if they can bring it in the final few min – 9:46 PM
Tie game with 3:00 min to go. Still anybody’s game.
Nurse spoke pre game about Toronto’s Physicality on D, or lack there of. Let’s see if they can bring it in the final few min – 9:46 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Yuta Watanabe in Nets closing lineup. He’s 5/6 from the floor and 2/3 from three. Nets lead 105-102 w 318 left. A Watanabe dagger would cut deep, just saying. – 9:45 PM
Yuta Watanabe in Nets closing lineup. He’s 5/6 from the floor and 2/3 from three. Nets lead 105-102 w 318 left. A Watanabe dagger would cut deep, just saying. – 9:45 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic (23 points and almost a halftime buzzer beater at mid-court) and Christian Wood (20 points) are the first pair of Mavs to each score at least 20 points in a half since Luka and Seth Curry on vs. Pistons in Mexico City on Dec. 12, 2019, per @Dallas Mavericks PR. – 9:44 PM
Luka Doncic (23 points and almost a halftime buzzer beater at mid-court) and Christian Wood (20 points) are the first pair of Mavs to each score at least 20 points in a half since Luka and Seth Curry on vs. Pistons in Mexico City on Dec. 12, 2019, per @Dallas Mavericks PR. – 9:44 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic (23 points and almost a halftime buzzer beater at mid-court) and Christian Wood (20 points) are the first pair of Mavs to each score at least 20 points in a half since Luka and Seth Curry on vs. Pistons in Mexico City on Dec. 12, 2019. – 9:44 PM
Luka Doncic (23 points and almost a halftime buzzer beater at mid-court) and Christian Wood (20 points) are the first pair of Mavs to each score at least 20 points in a half since Luka and Seth Curry on vs. Pistons in Mexico City on Dec. 12, 2019. – 9:44 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Looked like Nurse considered challenging that foul on Siakam. Wisely realized it was Ben Simmons going to the line. Save the challenge. – 9:43 PM
Looked like Nurse considered challenging that foul on Siakam. Wisely realized it was Ben Simmons going to the line. Save the challenge. – 9:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Good job by Nick Nurse not to use a challenge against Ben Simmons free throws. – 9:43 PM
Good job by Nick Nurse not to use a challenge against Ben Simmons free throws. – 9:43 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Yuta Watanabe should be in the game for Royce O’Neale right now.
And it’s not even really a question. – 9:42 PM
Yuta Watanabe should be in the game for Royce O’Neale right now.
And it’s not even really a question. – 9:42 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Kevin Durant gets a technical for reacting to Scottie Barnes taunting him? Really? He’s “Kevin Durant. Do you know who I am?” – 9:39 PM
Kevin Durant gets a technical for reacting to Scottie Barnes taunting him? Really? He’s “Kevin Durant. Do you know who I am?” – 9:39 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Scottie giving it to KD and skipping off the floor like a kid who punked his big bro for the first time. Very 2021-22 moment. – 9:38 PM
Scottie giving it to KD and skipping off the floor like a kid who punked his big bro for the first time. Very 2021-22 moment. – 9:38 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD just got a T — that was really weak. It looked like he might have said a little something to Barnes after that last play, but a T in that situation?
The Nets’ bench is in disbelief. – 9:38 PM
KD just got a T — that was really weak. It looked like he might have said a little something to Barnes after that last play, but a T in that situation?
The Nets’ bench is in disbelief. – 9:38 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
That dunk may have been the most lift I’ve seen from Ben Simmons this season. – 9:34 PM
That dunk may have been the most lift I’ve seen from Ben Simmons this season. – 9:34 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
It’s as hard and as well as the Raptors have played in a while but they’re still down 4 with about seven minutes left – 9:32 PM
It’s as hard and as well as the Raptors have played in a while but they’re still down 4 with about seven minutes left – 9:32 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
making tough shots is kind of his thing pic.twitter.com/0robObroOZ – 9:25 PM
making tough shots is kind of his thing pic.twitter.com/0robObroOZ – 9:25 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Yuta Watanabe and T.J. Warren are about as solid minimum signings as you could hope for.
Sean Marks has struggled there in recent seasons. Two big-time hits this summer. – 9:21 PM
Yuta Watanabe and T.J. Warren are about as solid minimum signings as you could hope for.
Sean Marks has struggled there in recent seasons. Two big-time hits this summer. – 9:21 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors trail by 4 going into the third. Raps lead Yuta 8-1 in 3PM. The drama is palpable. – 9:21 PM
Raptors trail by 4 going into the third. Raps lead Yuta 8-1 in 3PM. The drama is palpable. – 9:21 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nik Claxton would be a first ballot Hall of Famer if the selection committee only saw his games against Toronto – 9:17 PM
Nik Claxton would be a first ballot Hall of Famer if the selection committee only saw his games against Toronto – 9:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
VanVleet will get last 2:09 of third off, I would suspect so he can start the fourth and go ’til the game’s decided – 9:16 PM
VanVleet will get last 2:09 of third off, I would suspect so he can start the fourth and go ’til the game’s decided – 9:16 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
When Yuta Watanabe is in the game good things happen.
And it’s so much more than his 3-point shooting. His energy on defense and the glass alone make a huge impact.
And that is 100% sustainable, which is very encouraging. – 9:16 PM
When Yuta Watanabe is in the game good things happen.
And it’s so much more than his 3-point shooting. His energy on defense and the glass alone make a huge impact.
And that is 100% sustainable, which is very encouraging. – 9:16 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
The Raps were bending but not breaking. Their 18 point lead (w/ 1:17 to go in q2) was cut to 1 in q3. But TOR held off Brooklyn. Then the Nets tied it. The Raps took the lead back. And now, after back to back buckets from Durant & Watanabe, the Nets lead 79-76.
It’s a 35-14 run – 9:16 PM
The Raps were bending but not breaking. Their 18 point lead (w/ 1:17 to go in q2) was cut to 1 in q3. But TOR held off Brooklyn. Then the Nets tied it. The Raps took the lead back. And now, after back to back buckets from Durant & Watanabe, the Nets lead 79-76.
It’s a 35-14 run – 9:16 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The NBA changed pretty much from an all-post-up, all-the-time game about the time Scottie Barnes was born. Cannot imagine why he/they want to bring it back. – 9:14 PM
The NBA changed pretty much from an all-post-up, all-the-time game about the time Scottie Barnes was born. Cannot imagine why he/they want to bring it back. – 9:14 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Strong 3rd quarter from the Nets. They’ve come back from a 10 point halftime deficit, they have really tightened things up defensively holding the Raptors to 14 points in 9 minutes. Nic Claxton having a good night — 5/5 from the field and a career high 6 blocks. KD is 7/9 for 21 – 9:14 PM
Strong 3rd quarter from the Nets. They’ve come back from a 10 point halftime deficit, they have really tightened things up defensively holding the Raptors to 14 points in 9 minutes. Nic Claxton having a good night — 5/5 from the field and a career high 6 blocks. KD is 7/9 for 21 – 9:14 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
What a comeback bridging the end of the half and the 3rd by Brooklyn.
Closed the half with an 8-0 burst to cut it to 10. Outscoring Toronto by 13 in the 3rd.
Defensive engagement has ramped up in a big way. – 9:14 PM
What a comeback bridging the end of the half and the 3rd by Brooklyn.
Closed the half with an 8-0 burst to cut it to 10. Outscoring Toronto by 13 in the 3rd.
Defensive engagement has ramped up in a big way. – 9:14 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant (21 points) gives Brooklyn the lead, and that Watanabe finish on the 3-on-2 break makes it 79-76. #Nets on an extended 35-14 run. – 9:13 PM
Kevin Durant (21 points) gives Brooklyn the lead, and that Watanabe finish on the 3-on-2 break makes it 79-76. #Nets on an extended 35-14 run. – 9:13 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
It took Brooklyn 9 minutes of game time to erase the Raptors’ 18-point lead. Durant puts the Nets on top by 1. Watanabe gives them a 3-point lead moments later. – 9:13 PM
It took Brooklyn 9 minutes of game time to erase the Raptors’ 18-point lead. Durant puts the Nets on top by 1. Watanabe gives them a 3-point lead moments later. – 9:13 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Raptors: The Nets have come back from down 18 to take a 79-76 lead over the Raptors with 3:01 to go in the 3rd quarter. – 9:13 PM
Timeout, Raptors: The Nets have come back from down 18 to take a 79-76 lead over the Raptors with 3:01 to go in the 3rd quarter. – 9:13 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Views from the court 📸
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/IvzbkcuAgx – 9:12 PM
Views from the court 📸
#LetsFly | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/IvzbkcuAgx – 9:12 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors haven’t hit a 3-pointer this quarter, and a 10-point lead has turned into a 3-point deficit. Funny, that! – 9:12 PM
The Raptors haven’t hit a 3-pointer this quarter, and a 10-point lead has turned into a 3-point deficit. Funny, that! – 9:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Victor Wembanyama performing at halftime of Raptors-Nets. pic.twitter.com/q2hO8Lk26U – 9:11 PM
Victor Wembanyama performing at halftime of Raptors-Nets. pic.twitter.com/q2hO8Lk26U – 9:11 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
THE FIND : @ScottBarnes561
THE FINISH : @Juan Hernangomez pic.twitter.com/K4mSGNga2d – 9:10 PM
THE FIND : @ScottBarnes561
THE FINISH : @Juan Hernangomez pic.twitter.com/K4mSGNga2d – 9:10 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Career-high 6⃣ blocks for @Nic Claxton tonight 😤 pic.twitter.com/swnXVaR44l – 9:09 PM
Career-high 6⃣ blocks for @Nic Claxton tonight 😤 pic.twitter.com/swnXVaR44l – 9:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton has a career-high six blocks, matching the most by a #Nets player since Jarrett Allen on Dec. 17, 2019 at New Orleans. That game was OT; this one has 5:11 left in the third. #NBA #Raptors – 9:07 PM
Nic Claxton has a career-high six blocks, matching the most by a #Nets player since Jarrett Allen on Dec. 17, 2019 at New Orleans. That game was OT; this one has 5:11 left in the third. #NBA #Raptors – 9:07 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets, who had trailed by 18 with just over a minute left in the first half, are within 70-69 with 6:27 left in the third quarter. Brooklyn on an extended 25-8 run, showing better energy than they had in the first half. – 9:03 PM
#Nets, who had trailed by 18 with just over a minute left in the first half, are within 70-69 with 6:27 left in the third quarter. Brooklyn on an extended 25-8 run, showing better energy than they had in the first half. – 9:03 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
10 point Raptors halftime lead down to 1 about 5 1/2 mins into third
Their lull hath arrived – 9:02 PM
10 point Raptors halftime lead down to 1 about 5 1/2 mins into third
Their lull hath arrived – 9:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Is this the same Scottie Barnes that was untouchable for Kevin Durant? – 9:01 PM
Is this the same Scottie Barnes that was untouchable for Kevin Durant? – 9:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
With 9:18 remaining in the fourth quarter tonight vs. Atlanta, @Charlotte Hornets center @Nick Richards has hauled in a career-high-tying eight offensive rebounds.
#LetsFly – 9:01 PM
With 9:18 remaining in the fourth quarter tonight vs. Atlanta, @Charlotte Hornets center @Nick Richards has hauled in a career-high-tying eight offensive rebounds.
#LetsFly – 9:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons just took Scottie Barnes off the dribble from halfcourt and scored at the rim on a running hook shot. – 8:58 PM
Ben Simmons just took Scottie Barnes off the dribble from halfcourt and scored at the rim on a running hook shot. – 8:58 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
the tides are turning…
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/nyJn05mNQZ – 8:57 PM
the tides are turning…
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/nyJn05mNQZ – 8:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton has matched his career-high with five blocks tonight.
That’s also the highest total for a Net in a game this season (previously done by Claxton on 11/25 at Indiana). – 8:56 PM
Nic Claxton has matched his career-high with five blocks tonight.
That’s also the highest total for a Net in a game this season (previously done by Claxton on 11/25 at Indiana). – 8:56 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
TSUNAMI PAPI MAKING A SPLASH 🌊
@Kelly Oubre | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/ne1SPxhljZ – 8:56 PM
TSUNAMI PAPI MAKING A SPLASH 🌊
@Kelly Oubre | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/ne1SPxhljZ – 8:56 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee left the game in the 3Q vs ATL with a right hand sprain. He will be available to return to tonight’s game. – 8:41 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee left the game in the 3Q vs ATL with a right hand sprain. He will be available to return to tonight’s game. – 8:41 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
RUN ‘EM UP 👌
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/4yvhtWvO31 – 8:39 PM
RUN ‘EM UP 👌
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/4yvhtWvO31 – 8:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet over the last 6 quarters: 64 points, 22-40 FG, 15-16 FT. – 8:39 PM
Fred VanVleet over the last 6 quarters: 64 points, 22-40 FG, 15-16 FT. – 8:39 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
62-52 Toronto over Nets. Toronto is +4 in 3PM, +2 in Oreb, +5 in TOs and +7 in FGA. Only one of those things is new. Two if you count the lead. – 8:38 PM
62-52 Toronto over Nets. Toronto is +4 in 3PM, +2 in Oreb, +5 in TOs and +7 in FGA. Only one of those things is new. Two if you count the lead. – 8:38 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
raps have a 12pt advantage on threes and a 6pt advantage at the ft line at the half. they’ve also turned the ball over just twice to the nets’ 8 and have been very disciplined defensively for the most part. – 8:38 PM
raps have a 12pt advantage on threes and a 6pt advantage at the ft line at the half. they’ve also turned the ball over just twice to the nets’ 8 and have been very disciplined defensively for the most part. – 8:38 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Hard to complain about the first half from a Toronto perspective…but…the Nets did close the 2nd qrt on an 8-0 run to chop the Raptors 18-point lead to 10. Brooklyn shot 52.5% FG overall as well. Raps finally making 3s…which has been a difference-maker.
62-52 T.O.
FVV: 25p – 8:37 PM
Hard to complain about the first half from a Toronto perspective…but…the Nets did close the 2nd qrt on an 8-0 run to chop the Raptors 18-point lead to 10. Brooklyn shot 52.5% FG overall as well. Raps finally making 3s…which has been a difference-maker.
62-52 T.O.
FVV: 25p – 8:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points at half:
25 — Fred VanVleet
24 — Kyrie and KD combined pic.twitter.com/VqqS91ZIOV – 8:36 PM
Points at half:
25 — Fred VanVleet
24 — Kyrie and KD combined pic.twitter.com/VqqS91ZIOV – 8:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps screw up the last minute, but lead 62-52 in a very good first half from them. VanVleet has 25, Durant has 15. – 8:35 PM
Raps screw up the last minute, but lead 62-52 in a very good first half from them. VanVleet has 25, Durant has 15. – 8:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Really good Raptors half, they seem to have rediscovered their shooting stroke
But gave away some gains in the final minute and up 62-52 at the break
VanVleet’s got 25 – 8:35 PM
Really good Raptors half, they seem to have rediscovered their shooting stroke
But gave away some gains in the final minute and up 62-52 at the break
VanVleet’s got 25 – 8:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I don’t know what purpose Cam Thomas serves in this role.
Yet Jacque Vaughn continues going back to him. – 8:35 PM
I don’t know what purpose Cam Thomas serves in this role.
Yet Jacque Vaughn continues going back to him. – 8:35 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Again, I don’t know what purpose Cam Thomas serves in this role.
Yet Jacque Vaughn continues going back to him. – 8:34 PM
Again, I don’t know what purpose Cam Thomas serves in this role.
Yet Jacque Vaughn continues going back to him. – 8:34 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Rumour: Nets nixed KD to Raptors because Toronto insisted on Yuta as part of deal. – 8:34 PM
Rumour: Nets nixed KD to Raptors because Toronto insisted on Yuta as part of deal. – 8:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
So far so good for Eugene Omoruyi, great cutting dunk on a fantastic find by Muscala he has four quick ones. Maybe he just loves these city uniforms thinking back to that Toronto game. – 8:33 PM
So far so good for Eugene Omoruyi, great cutting dunk on a fantastic find by Muscala he has four quick ones. Maybe he just loves these city uniforms thinking back to that Toronto game. – 8:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Malachi Flynn just played 12 straight minutes. That’s as many as he totalled in the previous 8 games combined. The result: 9 points, 3-6 FG, 2-3 3P, +6. – 8:32 PM
Malachi Flynn just played 12 straight minutes. That’s as many as he totalled in the previous 8 games combined. The result: 9 points, 3-6 FG, 2-3 3P, +6. – 8:32 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The Raptors always seem to suck against bad teams and play well against good teams. The strangest thing – 8:26 PM
The Raptors always seem to suck against bad teams and play well against good teams. The strangest thing – 8:26 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
If I had a nickel for every time Cam Thomas passed up an open corner three… – 8:26 PM
If I had a nickel for every time Cam Thomas passed up an open corner three… – 8:26 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Malachi Flynn just took a 3 in transition that wasn’t particularly open, so he doesn’t lack for confidence. – 8:26 PM
Malachi Flynn just took a 3 in transition that wasn’t particularly open, so he doesn’t lack for confidence. – 8:26 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
49-33 Raps over Nets with 5:24 left in 2Q. Honestly? Toronto is playing very well. No notes. VanVleet with 20 already. – 8:25 PM
49-33 Raps over Nets with 5:24 left in 2Q. Honestly? Toronto is playing very well. No notes. VanVleet with 20 already. – 8:25 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The solid defense the Nets have played through most of the last few weeks is taking a hit tonight. Raptors getting solid looks and have controlled the tempo throughout the first half. VanVleet is rolling no matter who is in front of him — he’s 8-for-11 and has 20 points already. – 8:25 PM
The solid defense the Nets have played through most of the last few weeks is taking a hit tonight. Raptors getting solid looks and have controlled the tempo throughout the first half. VanVleet is rolling no matter who is in front of him — he’s 8-for-11 and has 20 points already. – 8:25 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 16, they’ve shooting 60 per cent from three-point range because why not? – 8:24 PM
Raptors by 16, they’ve shooting 60 per cent from three-point range because why not? – 8:24 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn putting out a lineup without KD, Kyrie, or Simmons is an interesting decision. – 8:23 PM
Jacque Vaughn putting out a lineup without KD, Kyrie, or Simmons is an interesting decision. – 8:23 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Too many Scottie Barnes post-ups, both because of the results (not great) and because it’s 2022. Prefer them to some of the mid-range jumpers he’s settled for at times this season, but gotta find a way to get him going downhill to the rim. – 8:22 PM
Too many Scottie Barnes post-ups, both because of the results (not great) and because it’s 2022. Prefer them to some of the mid-range jumpers he’s settled for at times this season, but gotta find a way to get him going downhill to the rim. – 8:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
It’s been a really rough extended stretch for Seth Curry:
He’s 15/42 (35.7%) from the field over his last 8 games including tonight.
Really hasn’t had his stroke outside of an 8/11 performance against Charlotte. – 8:21 PM
It’s been a really rough extended stretch for Seth Curry:
He’s 15/42 (35.7%) from the field over his last 8 games including tonight.
Really hasn’t had his stroke outside of an 8/11 performance against Charlotte. – 8:21 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Shouldn’t have taken this long to see if Flynn could give them a spark, but better late than never I suppose? Anyway, spark them he has. The Raptors have made 5 of their 9 3PA and Flynn’s hit 2 of ’em. He’s got 7 points in 8 very solid minutes so far. – 8:20 PM
Shouldn’t have taken this long to see if Flynn could give them a spark, but better late than never I suppose? Anyway, spark them he has. The Raptors have made 5 of their 9 3PA and Flynn’s hit 2 of ’em. He’s got 7 points in 8 very solid minutes so far. – 8:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 11, 6:53 until halftime, it’s as hard as they’ve guarded for a long stretch in quite some time – 8:18 PM
Raptors by 11, 6:53 until halftime, it’s as hard as they’ve guarded for a long stretch in quite some time – 8:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Game’s getting way too “you score, we score” for the Raptors to survive; their offence can’t keep that up – 8:14 PM
Game’s getting way too “you score, we score” for the Raptors to survive; their offence can’t keep that up – 8:14 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Off the glass
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/OqqEFG8jeF – 8:12 PM
Off the glass
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/OqqEFG8jeF – 8:12 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
I attribute Fred’s hot start to my son, who rocked number 23 all day in the hopes FVV would go off!
#betonyourself – 8:11 PM
I attribute Fred’s hot start to my son, who rocked number 23 all day in the hopes FVV would go off!
#betonyourself – 8:11 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets trail the #Raptors 29-19 after one. They’ve shot 1-of-8 from deep on one end, forced just a single turnover on the other. – 8:08 PM
#Nets trail the #Raptors 29-19 after one. They’ve shot 1-of-8 from deep on one end, forced just a single turnover on the other. – 8:08 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Great start. VanVleet (12 points, 5-7 FG, 2-4 3P) picked up where he left off vs Sacramento. Siakam did a pretty good job on KD, who still had 7 pts because he’s KD. And hey, the Raps even have a 9-3 advantage from 3-point range. 29-19 lead. – 8:07 PM
Great start. VanVleet (12 points, 5-7 FG, 2-4 3P) picked up where he left off vs Sacramento. Siakam did a pretty good job on KD, who still had 7 pts because he’s KD. And hey, the Raps even have a 9-3 advantage from 3-point range. 29-19 lead. – 8:07 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pascal Siakam takes some really um, silly fouls. Reaching in on KD at halfcourt is an example. Keep that in mind if everyone’s mad when he picks up his 5th on a charge in 3Q. he has two in 1Q & is vulnurable if Nets want to target him. Anyway, Raps lead 29-19 – 8:07 PM
Pascal Siakam takes some really um, silly fouls. Reaching in on KD at halfcourt is an example. Keep that in mind if everyone’s mad when he picks up his 5th on a charge in 3Q. he has two in 1Q & is vulnurable if Nets want to target him. Anyway, Raps lead 29-19 – 8:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 29-19 after 1 and have made three times as many 3s as the Nets because sports makes no sense at all
Ever – 8:07 PM
Raptors up 29-19 after 1 and have made three times as many 3s as the Nets because sports makes no sense at all
Ever – 8:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Siakam, who is busting his butt guarding Durant, gets his second PF 40 feet from the basket on an ill-advised reach – 8:05 PM
Siakam, who is busting his butt guarding Durant, gets his second PF 40 feet from the basket on an ill-advised reach – 8:05 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
20-13 Raps over Nets with 2:54 left in 1Q. VanVleet has 12 to follow up his 39pts on Wednesday. – 7:59 PM
20-13 Raps over Nets with 2:54 left in 1Q. VanVleet has 12 to follow up his 39pts on Wednesday. – 7:59 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Hey, someone who looks a lot like Malachi Flynn is about to check in to the game – 7:58 PM
Hey, someone who looks a lot like Malachi Flynn is about to check in to the game – 7:58 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD was really frustrated after that last whistle. He thought he played solid defense on Siakam but still got called for a foul — then spent 30 seconds going into the timeout talking to the official about where his arms were defensively. – 7:57 PM
KD was really frustrated after that last whistle. He thought he played solid defense on Siakam but still got called for a foul — then spent 30 seconds going into the timeout talking to the official about where his arms were defensively. – 7:57 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Getting ready to check in after the break, the people’s champ, Malachi Flynn – 7:56 PM
Getting ready to check in after the break, the people’s champ, Malachi Flynn – 7:56 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
All’s good on the water coming down. Seems all fixed with alacrity
Raptors by 7 in the basketball – 7:56 PM
All’s good on the water coming down. Seems all fixed with alacrity
Raptors by 7 in the basketball – 7:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors’ first 3-ball comes 6:15 into the opening quarter – a wide-open jumper from VanVleet in the corner. They’ve only attempted 2, with 11 of their first 14 FGA coming in the paint. Fortunately, Brooklyn is just 1-for-5 from 3. – 7:53 PM
The Raptors’ first 3-ball comes 6:15 into the opening quarter – a wide-open jumper from VanVleet in the corner. They’ve only attempted 2, with 11 of their first 14 FGA coming in the paint. Fortunately, Brooklyn is just 1-for-5 from 3. – 7:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton has a clear hitch in his free-throw stroke the last couple of weeks. He’s fully pausing at the top of his shot.
That was not there early this season. – 7:49 PM
Nic Claxton has a clear hitch in his free-throw stroke the last couple of weeks. He’s fully pausing at the top of his shot.
That was not there early this season. – 7:49 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Quick 14-4 lead for the Celtics, 8 for Jayson Tatum, putting him just four behind Luka Doncic for the NBA’s scoring lead.
1. Doncic, Dal 857
2. TATUM, BOS 853
3. Durant, Bkn 840 – 7:48 PM
Quick 14-4 lead for the Celtics, 8 for Jayson Tatum, putting him just four behind Luka Doncic for the NBA’s scoring lead.
1. Doncic, Dal 857
2. TATUM, BOS 853
3. Durant, Bkn 840 – 7:48 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors definitely playing hard to start. Not moving ball well at all, but they’re doing things with intent at least. – 7:48 PM
Raptors definitely playing hard to start. Not moving ball well at all, but they’re doing things with intent at least. – 7:48 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Sharing is caring 🤝
@Pascal Siakam
@ScottBarnes561 pic.twitter.com/6yg0mgzXV1 – 7:47 PM
Sharing is caring 🤝
@Pascal Siakam
@ScottBarnes561 pic.twitter.com/6yg0mgzXV1 – 7:47 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Can’t accuse Christian Koloko of not going up hard. But Nic Claxton absolutely sent him packing at the rim. – 7:46 PM
Can’t accuse Christian Koloko of not going up hard. But Nic Claxton absolutely sent him packing at the rim. – 7:46 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A night to remember for these kiddos 🤩 To celebrate the holidays, @Dennis Smith is hosting 20 guests from his hometown of Fayetteville at tonight’s game!
#SeasonOfGiving x #SwarmToServe pic.twitter.com/tK92LGMGSg – 7:33 PM
A night to remember for these kiddos 🤩 To celebrate the holidays, @Dennis Smith is hosting 20 guests from his hometown of Fayetteville at tonight’s game!
#SeasonOfGiving x #SwarmToServe pic.twitter.com/tK92LGMGSg – 7:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors’ 16th different starting lineup in 29 games: VanVleet, Barnes, Hernangomez, Siakam, Koloko. – 7:31 PM
The Raptors’ 16th different starting lineup in 29 games: VanVleet, Barnes, Hernangomez, Siakam, Koloko. – 7:31 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
It will be interesting to see if Jeff Dowtin Jr. gets some run. He’s been called up from 905 as Gary Trent Jr. is a late scratch with quad soreness. Jauncho and Koloko will start with Siakam, Barnes and FVV. Seth Curry will play for Nets who are 3-0 vs Raps this season. – 7:31 PM
It will be interesting to see if Jeff Dowtin Jr. gets some run. He’s been called up from 905 as Gary Trent Jr. is a late scratch with quad soreness. Jauncho and Koloko will start with Siakam, Barnes and FVV. Seth Curry will play for Nets who are 3-0 vs Raps this season. – 7:31 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Spin Cycle: High 🌀
@Mason Plumlee | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/aLdi2f0HnF – 7:28 PM
Spin Cycle: High 🌀
@Mason Plumlee | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/aLdi2f0HnF – 7:28 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Fred, Scottie, Juancho, Pascal, and Koloko will start tonight. It’s Toronto’s 16th starting lineup of the year – 7:08 PM
Fred, Scottie, Juancho, Pascal, and Koloko will start tonight. It’s Toronto’s 16th starting lineup of the year – 7:08 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Hoopin’ in the Hive 🐝
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Jaryd Wilson
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/F5izAwJuqc – 7:08 PM
Hoopin’ in the Hive 🐝
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Jaryd Wilson
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/F5izAwJuqc – 7:08 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I was totally going to tweet that I thought the starting lineup was gonna be VanVleet, Barnes, Juancho, Siakam and Koloko. Anyway, that’s the starting lineup. You can believe me or not. – 7:07 PM
I was totally going to tweet that I thought the starting lineup was gonna be VanVleet, Barnes, Juancho, Siakam and Koloko. Anyway, that’s the starting lineup. You can believe me or not. – 7:07 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jalen Smith returns to the Pacers’ starting lineup tonight in Cleveland after two games coming off the bench.
This is Game 30 — and just their first game against a top three team (BOS, MIL, CLE) in the East.
Meanwhile, they’ve already played all four games vs Brooklyn. – 7:06 PM
Jalen Smith returns to the Pacers’ starting lineup tonight in Cleveland after two games coming off the bench.
This is Game 30 — and just their first game against a top three team (BOS, MIL, CLE) in the East.
Meanwhile, they’ve already played all four games vs Brooklyn. – 7:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Don’t think we’ve seen a Raptors starting five of VanVleet, Barnes, Hernangomez, Siakam and Koloko so tonight is HISTORY MAKING! – 7:06 PM
Don’t think we’ve seen a Raptors starting five of VanVleet, Barnes, Hernangomez, Siakam and Koloko so tonight is HISTORY MAKING! – 7:06 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets starters tonight at Toronto:
Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton
So Vaughn continues to go with O’Neale. Joe Harris will come off the bench. – 7:05 PM
Nets starters tonight at Toronto:
Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton
So Vaughn continues to go with O’Neale. Joe Harris will come off the bench. – 7:05 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets will start Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton tonight at the #Raptors. Seth Curry will be available off the bench. – 7:03 PM
#Nets will start Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton tonight at the #Raptors. Seth Curry will be available off the bench. – 7:03 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Starters for tonight’s game at Toronto:
Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:02 PM
Starters for tonight’s game at Toronto:
Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:02 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Walking into Holiday Hoopla
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/FPDQUi259m – 6:48 PM
Walking into Holiday Hoopla
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/FPDQUi259m – 6:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets say Seth Curry (right hamstring tightness) is available tonight at Toronto. – 6:43 PM
Nets say Seth Curry (right hamstring tightness) is available tonight at Toronto. – 6:43 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for tonight against the Hawks:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/CnpkKyYTAr – 6:34 PM
Starters for tonight against the Hawks:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/CnpkKyYTAr – 6:34 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your starting 🖐 vs @Jaryd Wilson
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/uL0Zy6nUGm – 6:31 PM
Your starting 🖐 vs @Jaryd Wilson
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/uL0Zy6nUGm – 6:31 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Now available only in the @hornetsfanshop: a @mf_kiser design that represents @Kelly Oubre’s personality, the team & our city 🌊🐝
#WearTheBuzz pic.twitter.com/kZmdG0F0nt – 6:29 PM
Now available only in the @hornetsfanshop: a @mf_kiser design that represents @Kelly Oubre’s personality, the team & our city 🌊🐝
#WearTheBuzz pic.twitter.com/kZmdG0F0nt – 6:29 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs ATL
Gordon Hayward is active and available.
PJ Washington (Excused Personal Absence) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Mark Williams (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/qzELE5LvnY – 6:26 PM
INJURY REPORT vs ATL
Gordon Hayward is active and available.
PJ Washington (Excused Personal Absence) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Mark Williams (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/qzELE5LvnY – 6:26 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raptors announce Gary Trent Jr. is out vs. Nets with left quad soreness. Raptors have made just six 3-pointers in each of the last two games. This won’t help. – 6:21 PM
Raptors announce Gary Trent Jr. is out vs. Nets with left quad soreness. Raptors have made just six 3-pointers in each of the last two games. This won’t help. – 6:21 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Left quad soreness will keep Gary Trent Jr out of tonight’s Raptors-Nets contest – 6:21 PM
Left quad soreness will keep Gary Trent Jr out of tonight’s Raptors-Nets contest – 6:21 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Gary Trent Jr. is a surprise inactive for the Raptors tonight. He’s out with left quad soreness. They’re also without O.G. Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Otto Porter Jr. vs Brooklyn. – 6:19 PM
Gary Trent Jr. is a surprise inactive for the Raptors tonight. He’s out with left quad soreness. They’re also without O.G. Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Otto Porter Jr. vs Brooklyn. – 6:19 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (L Shoulder Scapula Fracture) has been upgraded from questionable and will be active and available to play tonight vs. ATL – 6:19 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (L Shoulder Scapula Fracture) has been upgraded from questionable and will be active and available to play tonight vs. ATL – 6:19 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Kerr told reporters in Philadelphia that Draymond Green’s quad contusion is minor, and he expects Green to be available in Toronto.
Kerr plans on getting James Wiseman in the game tonight with Green’s absence opening up some minutes. – 6:07 PM
Kerr told reporters in Philadelphia that Draymond Green’s quad contusion is minor, and he expects Green to be available in Toronto.
Kerr plans on getting James Wiseman in the game tonight with Green’s absence opening up some minutes. – 6:07 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Vaughn says Patty Mills (non Covid illness) did not travel with the Nets to Toronto. He is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Pistons. – 6:07 PM
Vaughn says Patty Mills (non Covid illness) did not travel with the Nets to Toronto. He is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Pistons. – 6:07 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills (illness) did not travel to Toronto and is doubtful for Sunday in Detroit. #Nets #Pistons – 6:06 PM
Patty Mills (illness) did not travel to Toronto and is doubtful for Sunday in Detroit. #Nets #Pistons – 6:06 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
James Wiseman will be in the Warriors rotation tonight, per Steve Kerr. Draymond Green’s absence opens up frontcourt minutes. Warriors hope Draymond is back Sunday in Toronto. – 6:05 PM
James Wiseman will be in the Warriors rotation tonight, per Steve Kerr. Draymond Green’s absence opens up frontcourt minutes. Warriors hope Draymond is back Sunday in Toronto. – 6:05 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Kerr says Draymond Green’s right quadriceps contusion is a “minor” issue and expects him to play Sunday in Toronto. – 6:05 PM
Kerr says Draymond Green’s right quadriceps contusion is a “minor” issue and expects him to play Sunday in Toronto. – 6:05 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Kerr says Draymond Green’s right Quadriceps contusion is a “minor” issue and expects him to play Sunday in Toronto. – 6:05 PM
Kerr says Draymond Green’s right Quadriceps contusion is a “minor” issue and expects him to play Sunday in Toronto. – 6:05 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steve Kerr calls Draymond Green’s quad contusion “minor.” Warriors expect Draymond to play in Toronto on Sunday – 6:04 PM
Steve Kerr calls Draymond Green’s quad contusion “minor.” Warriors expect Draymond to play in Toronto on Sunday – 6:04 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Vaughn says Curry got an MRI on his hamstring last night that came back clean. Curry is going to warm up before tonight’s game and will be a game time decision against the Raptors. – 6:03 PM
Vaughn says Curry got an MRI on his hamstring last night that came back clean. Curry is going to warm up before tonight’s game and will be a game time decision against the Raptors. – 6:03 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on the fine from the #NBA: “I am about facts and logic. We got fined. We’re gonna accept the fine and play tonight.” #Nets – 6:03 PM
Jacque Vaughn on the fine from the #NBA: “I am about facts and logic. We got fined. We’re gonna accept the fine and play tonight.” #Nets – 6:03 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Seth Curry had an MRI yesterday in Toronto. It was clean, but he’s working out on the floor now. #Nets – 6:02 PM
Seth Curry had an MRI yesterday in Toronto. It was clean, but he’s working out on the floor now. #Nets – 6:02 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“We had 10 no-contest threes the other night and we made none of them. We got to make some. That helps the efficiency” — Nick Nurse when asked about the Raptors lack of offensive efficiency 😂. – 5:58 PM
“We had 10 no-contest threes the other night and we made none of them. We got to make some. That helps the efficiency” — Nick Nurse when asked about the Raptors lack of offensive efficiency 😂. – 5:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden told @Yaron Weitzman a lack of structure is why he requested a trade from the Nets.
“The following summer, the other superstar there [Kevin Durant] wanted to leave. So it’s like: Am I still the quitter?”
#NetsWorld
trib.al/BuznL0D – 5:54 PM
James Harden told @Yaron Weitzman a lack of structure is why he requested a trade from the Nets.
“The following summer, the other superstar there [Kevin Durant] wanted to leave. So it’s like: Am I still the quitter?”
#NetsWorld
trib.al/BuznL0D – 5:54 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Nick Nurse hints that Malachi Flynn will see time tonight — and he’s disappointed he hasn’t gotten the PG in there the last couple of games – 5:54 PM
Nick Nurse hints that Malachi Flynn will see time tonight — and he’s disappointed he hasn’t gotten the PG in there the last couple of games – 5:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie last 10 games:
25 PPG
5 RPG
5 APG
50/38/90%
Nets are 10-3 since he came back — the best record in the NBA in that span. pic.twitter.com/1DF6vZmOpI – 5:38 PM
Kyrie last 10 games:
25 PPG
5 RPG
5 APG
50/38/90%
Nets are 10-3 since he came back — the best record in the NBA in that span. pic.twitter.com/1DF6vZmOpI – 5:38 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
To wrap up the Grier Heights workforce development program, we teamed up with @lowes and @potionspixels to host a student showcase event and graduation ceremony last night! CONGRATS to all these amazing graduates! 👏
#SwarmToServe pic.twitter.com/gBoWam7SRO – 5:30 PM
To wrap up the Grier Heights workforce development program, we teamed up with @lowes and @potionspixels to host a student showcase event and graduation ceremony last night! CONGRATS to all these amazing graduates! 👏
#SwarmToServe pic.twitter.com/gBoWam7SRO – 5:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harden
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:26 PM
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harden
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:26 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harde
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:25 PM
The Thunder’s All-Exes Team
James Harde
Paul George
Kevin Durant
Jerami Grant
Domantas Sabonis
Who would beat that squad? – 5:25 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Who can the Nets target in trades, who will they be shopping? Can Brooklyn match up with Boston and Milwaukee in a 7-game series? Biggest Nets surprise this season?
I answered it all in the latest edition of my Nets mailbag. clutchpoints.com/nets-mailbag-b… – 5:04 PM
Who can the Nets target in trades, who will they be shopping? Can Brooklyn match up with Boston and Milwaukee in a 7-game series? Biggest Nets surprise this season?
I answered it all in the latest edition of my Nets mailbag. clutchpoints.com/nets-mailbag-b… – 5:04 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
It might feel like the sky is falling but sportsbooks like @BodogCA are still putting the Raptors at -400 to make the playoffs implying an 80% probability. pic.twitter.com/mSqHa2lJWz – 5:00 PM
It might feel like the sky is falling but sportsbooks like @BodogCA are still putting the Raptors at -400 to make the playoffs implying an 80% probability. pic.twitter.com/mSqHa2lJWz – 5:00 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
S11E05 : Jeff & Ron
Open Gym presented by @Bell
https://t.co/Gb5meyCZSO pic.twitter.com/gEc8heMhwz – 5:00 PM
S11E05 : Jeff & Ron
Open Gym presented by @Bell
https://t.co/Gb5meyCZSO pic.twitter.com/gEc8heMhwz – 5:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Mason makin’ history.
@Mason Plumlee | @ChickfilA pic.twitter.com/QA7cA5UKse – 5:00 PM
Mason makin’ history.
@Mason Plumlee | @ChickfilA pic.twitter.com/QA7cA5UKse – 5:00 PM
Sam Smith @SamSmithHoops
With unofficial NBA trading season now underway, are you asking about DeMar? Zach? Vooch? Barkley? AD? KD? Ask Sam.
on.nba.com/3W3Hish – 4:11 PM
With unofficial NBA trading season now underway, are you asking about DeMar? Zach? Vooch? Barkley? AD? KD? Ask Sam.
on.nba.com/3W3Hish – 4:11 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅On this day in 1986, Michael Jordan scored 41 points. It was his first of 40 straight 25-point games, tied for the fourth-longest such streak in NBA history:
106 – Chamberlain
47 – Robertson
41 – Durant
40 – Jordan
40 – Jordan
40 – James Harden
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 3:06 PM
📅On this day in 1986, Michael Jordan scored 41 points. It was his first of 40 straight 25-point games, tied for the fourth-longest such streak in NBA history:
106 – Chamberlain
47 – Robertson
41 – Durant
40 – Jordan
40 – Jordan
40 – James Harden
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 3:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The Mike Brown eruption in Wednesday’s Kings-Raptors game costs the Sacramento coach an extra $25,000 fine, the league announced – 3:06 PM
The Mike Brown eruption in Wednesday’s Kings-Raptors game costs the Sacramento coach an extra $25,000 fine, the league announced – 3:06 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $25,000 for “aggressively pursuing and directing profane language toward a game official” during Wednesday’s victory over the Toronto Raptors. – 3:03 PM
The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $25,000 for “aggressively pursuing and directing profane language toward a game official” during Wednesday’s victory over the Toronto Raptors. – 3:03 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Play @FanDuelCanada PICK N’ GO at tip-off!
Get closer to the action and play along every Friday night for your chance to WIN while you watch!
https://t.co/4iaFtQCvtD pic.twitter.com/6zdU2iXwsl – 2:17 PM
Play @FanDuelCanada PICK N’ GO at tip-off!
Get closer to the action and play along every Friday night for your chance to WIN while you watch!
https://t.co/4iaFtQCvtD pic.twitter.com/6zdU2iXwsl – 2:17 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Durant reportedly called out Harden’s conditioning in Brooklyn nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/16/dur… – 1:42 PM
Durant reportedly called out Harden’s conditioning in Brooklyn nba.nbcsports.com/2022/12/16/dur… – 1:42 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Today’s story is up. Under Steve Nash, the Nets struggled to start games strong. Jacque Vaughn has changed that. But despite good numbers in the first quarter, the Nets have a nine-point swing in defensive rating in the second quarter. Here’s his solution: theathletic.com/4008596/2022/1… – 1:36 PM
Today’s story is up. Under Steve Nash, the Nets struggled to start games strong. Jacque Vaughn has changed that. But despite good numbers in the first quarter, the Nets have a nine-point swing in defensive rating in the second quarter. Here’s his solution: theathletic.com/4008596/2022/1… – 1:36 PM