Brooklyn Nets Articles - Page 131

The number of minutes Kevin Durant rested in Game 5: Zero. Yep, KD played the entire time, and every minute was worth it for the Brooklyn Nets as they took a 3-2 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. With their season on the brink of getting axed, Durant took it upon himself to make […]

Kevin Durant woke up today and casually said: I’m going to drop 50 on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. While he fell short by a hairline, Durant actually outdid himself with a historic triple-double, tallying 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a come-from-behind victory over the Bucks […]

James Harden is not exactly an All-Defensive-caliber player. As a matter of fact, his defense has been one of the most heavily-criticized aspects of his game. Well, the  Brooklyn Nets star just proved all his haters wrong with this masterful defensive effort on Giannis Antetokoumpo. Game 5 of the Nets-Bucks series came down the wire […]

Kevin Durant place in the history books has always been in question. Should he be in the GOAT debate? Or does he lack the killer instinct to be in that category? Well, on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Brooklyn Nets star answered just that. With Kyrie Irving out with a sprained ankle and James […]

If there’s anyone who can speak on greatness, it’s LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who is usually the one showing off his feats of greatness, was made witness to one by Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Here’s LeBron James’ reaction to KD’s stunning performance during Nets-Bucks Game 5: GREATNESS!! Appreciate it while you […]

For those not in the know, Travis Scott is a Brooklyn Nets fan now. If you need any proof, then his hyped and rather hilarious reaction to a Giannis Antetokounmpo travel in Game 4 of the series is enough. While Scott has been accused of being a bandwagon fan–previously cheering for James Harden and the […]

Charles Barkley has a rather bold prediction that will make Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks fans happy. However, it comes with a rather savage assessment of the team. During the NBA on TNT broadcast on Tuesday for the Bucks’ series against the Brooklyn Nets, Barkley shared his prediction that the Cream City squad will win […]

Monday, the Brooklyn Nets announced that both Kyrie Irving and James Harden would miss Tuesday night’s pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks. But now, Harden has been upgraded twice and is going to try to give it a go despite a nagging hamstring injury that has kept him out since the early moments of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head back to New York on Tuesday night to match up against the Brooklyn Nets for a critical Game 5. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series and make a Bucks-Nets prediction and pick. The Bucks hold an overall record of 6-2 in the postseason but are only 4-4 against […]

The Brooklyn Nets received some good news on Tuesday with James Harden set to return to the lineup after exiting early in Game 1 with a hamstring injury. However, Kyrie Irving still remains out with an ankle sprain, and it’s unknown when he’ll be able to return to the court. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

James Harden is going to try to play in a must-win Game 5 for the Brooklyn Nets despite nursing a bad hamstring. He could alter his playoff narrative should he help lead the Nets to a win. James Harden will play in Game 5 on Tuesday barring any pregame setbacks after previously being ruled out. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are down Kyrie Irving but are expected to get James Harden back for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  Nets‘ James Harden plans to play tonight in Game 5 vs. Milwaukee barring a setback in pregame warmups, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s […]

It was hard to envision any team stopping the Brooklyn Nets led by their trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving on their way to the 2021 NBA championship. However, due to unfortunate luck with injuries, the prized Big Three is now down to a Big One, at least for Brooklyn’s Game 5 […]

Things haven’t looked good for the Brooklyn Nets as of late. With James Harden still stuck on the sidelines and Kyrie Irving joining him on the injury report, losing the series to the Milwaukee Bucks feels like a looming reality after their 2-0 start. Kevin Durant will have a huge burden to carry as he […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s next five days could define his career. The Bucks are tied 2-2 with the Brooklyn Nets and Giannis and company have a great shot at winning the series. The Nets’ Big 3 is banged up as both James Harden and Kyrie Irving are officially out for Game 5. Giannis has […]

The 2020-2021 NBA season has been filled with a ton of injuries. The 2021 NBA Playoffs have been no exception, as star players have gone down time and time again, with Brooklyn Nets guards Kyrie Irving and James Harden being the latest stars to get injured amid a playoff run. Oddly enough, history has been […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant became understandably emotional when talking about the injuries Kyrie Irving and James Harden suffered in the 2021 playoffs. Durant got extra real, highlighting that he could only wish both stars were with him to play in their bid to lead Brooklyn to the promised land. Unfortunately, Irving and Harden have […]

When Kyrie Irving rolled his ankle in Game 4, several fans were quick to blame Giannis Antetokounmpo and his “dirty” move. After all, the Milwaukee Bucks star put his foot on the Brooklyn Nets guard’s landing space, causing him to get injured. However, Nets head coach Steve Nash doesn’t believe the Greek Feak did it […]

The Brooklyn Nets face an uphill battle in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks without Kyrie Irving and James Harden, but Kevin Durant is up for the challenge. Irving, who suffered an ankle injury in Game 4, has been ruled out for a pivotal Game 5 with the series potentially hanging in the balance. Harden […]

The Brooklyn Nets went from up 2-0 over the Milwaukee Bucks to a tied series. The Nets will be without Kyrie Irving after he injured his ankle in Game 4, and now they will also remain without James Harden who is still nursing his hamstring injury, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN.  James Harden is […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash told reporters Monday star point guard Kyrie Irving will miss Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday due to a sprained right ankle. Nash isn’t sure what Irving’s status will be for the remainder of the series. Kyrie Irving will miss Game 5 on Tuesday with a sprained […]

The Brooklyn Nets have some strange future betting odds after losing Kyrie Irving in an Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks that is now all square. David Purdum of ESPN noted Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill currently has the Bucks as -150 favorites over the Nets with both Irving and James Harden likely […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t been able to catch a break this season. Injuries have been the unfortunate storyline, despite finishing as the No. 2 seed in the East. The Big 3 have all dealt with their health issues, having played just eight games together in 2020-21 prior to the postseason. Now, these latest injuries to […]

Through two games, it looked like the Brooklyn Nets were going to steamroll right through the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, in Game 3, Milwaukee won a wildly low scoring affair and followed that up by beating the Nets in Game 4. There’s a chance the Nets will be without James Harden and Kyrie Irving in Game […]

When James Harden limped off the court less than a minute into Game 1 for the Brooklyn Nets against the Milwaukee Bucks, they immediate thought was that it was the perfect opportunity for Milwaukee to pounce. Instead, the Nets handled business in Games 1 and 2 to take a commanding lead. The momentum had shifted […]

The Brooklyn Nets all of a sudden find themselves in dire straits after two consecutive losses and an ankle injury to Kyrie Irving. Once in a comfortable position up 2-0 even without James Harden, it now looks like the Nets will play a pivotal Game 5 back at home without both Harden and Irving with […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a major setback in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Not only did they lose the game but Kyrie Irving also suffered an injury, which does not look good at all. Irving’s status for Game 5 remains uncertain. Head coach Steve Nash has said that this […]

It’s safe to say Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is not happy with the way Milwaukee Bucks forward PJ Tucker is guarding Kevin Durant in their playoffs series so far. For Nash, the way Tucker has been playing–especially in Games 3 and 4 in Milwaukee–is no longer basketball. Of course, more physicality and intense […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash confirmed that initial X-rays on Kyrie Irving’s injured ankle were negative, but he admitted that he has no idea about the severity of the injury and if he’ll be able to even return in the series. As Nash noted, all they can do is cross their fingers and hope […]

If you ask Giannis Antetokounmpo, he believes the Milwaukee Bucks have found the perfect man to stop Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Surprisingly, it is not him or his second-in-command Khris Middleton. For Giannis, PJ Tucker has been KD’s kryptonite. The Bucks star said so as much in the postgame presser of their Game 4 […]

In a bit of good news for Brooklyn Nets fans, initial X-rays on Kyrie Irving’s injured ankle showed a negative result, per Malika Andrews of ESPN. Irving suffered the injury midway through the second quarter of the Nets’ Game 4 showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. After attacking the rim for a lay-up, he had an […]

Game 4 of the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks series has stolen all the attention on Sunday afternoon. After the Bucks walked away with the victory to even the series up at two apiece, Fiserv Forum was evacuated, with the reason being a reported fire inside the arena. “This is a real fire!” – Fiserv […]

After Kyrie Irving suffered an ankle injury that will likely sideline him for more than just one game in their playoffs series with the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash is now facing questions on what he should do with James Harden who has been recovering from a hamstring strain since Game 1. When […]

The playoffs is known for it’s physicality. After all, in a series where every game matters, defenses tend to elevate. However, it’s pretty rare to see a player get bloodied like Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton. In the third quarter of their Game 4 showdown with the Brooklyn Nets, Connaughton took an inadvertent elbow from […]

Brooklyn Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving limped to the locker room with a difficult ankle injury after landing on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis chimed in with an awful reaction after Irving went down and was ruled out of the game with an ankle sprain. […]

It’s not everyday you see a player of Kevin Durant’s caliber end up in an embarrassing situation. However, that is exactly what Milwaukee Bucks duo Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo did to the Brooklyn Nets star. Midway through the third quarter of the Nets-Bucks Game 4, Durant fell victim to a Holiday nutmeg. What’s more […]

The Brooklyn Nets were hit with yet another harsh reality after Kyrie Irving sustained an injury, landing awkwardly on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot before being officially ruled out for Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks. As it turns out, Irving was in a ton of pain that he was struggling to get up, according to Rachel […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving suffered a nasty ankle sprain in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter with his dismay at seeing his former teammate go down. LeBron’s tweet was blunt: 🙏🏾 @KyrieIrving!!!! FUCK 🤦🏾‍♂️ — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 13, 2021 Irving […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury after landing on Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot. Irving went down to the court in pain and stayed down as play momentarily continued. Here’s video of the play: Kyrie Irving goes down hard after the lay-up, grabs his right leg. Hope it's nothing serious […]