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00:01Here are the starters for Brooklyn, the post tandem, Porter Jr. and Claxton, guard spots
00:07filled by Demmon and Thomas, and it's Mann in at the three spot, they've got Tori and
00:12Prince, Ellis is out there with Mitch, then it's Rui Hachimura, and it's Keita in at the
00:18five down low.
00:20Well, the playoffs are quickly approaching, we love this time of year, Doris, it is the
00:25best time of the season.
00:26Oh, Kevin, there is no doubt, because we start to get the best basketball of the season.
00:33The stakes are high, you walk into an arena, and you feel the intensity immediately.
00:39Well, Claxton could have an apartment up near the rim, these dunk attempts are routine.
00:44That one good for two, and once he got to the 10, I think he was surprised to find himself
00:50that wide open.
00:51I think defensively, that is not the way you want to start, giving up high percentage
00:56looks, that doesn't typically end well.
00:59Ooh, he put a little extra on that one.
01:01He does, he doesn't usually finish soft either.
01:04Obviously he can when necessary, but not that time.
01:09Outside, Porter fires from deep, and the three ball is good.
01:13And a smooth shooting stroke off the catch.
01:17Porter clearly excels in those situations.
01:20Here's Mitchell, lays it up off the glass.
01:24And I like to see this, they're calling his number early, and he's delivering.
01:29They know that if this guy goes off, their chances of winning rise exponentially.
01:35Now, here's Porter.
01:36They look to him for part of their offensive attack.
01:38Right now, he averages nearly 12 points a game.
01:41Lights out here, right out of the gate.
01:44Perfect 4-4 from the floor.
01:47Here's Mitchell.
01:48It's a three-point game.
01:50Uses the glass to finish the layup.
01:52Mitchell's got six.
01:54Now, this is a guy who wants to score, so don't let him catch your rhythm.
02:02Here's Denon.
02:03Covered by Mitchell.
02:04Here's Mann.
02:06Offline with his three.
02:08That was their first miss of the game.
02:10Four for five right now.
02:11What a good start.
02:12Here's Kata, the best to Ellis.
02:17And Kata gets it to go.
02:19And really, it's been a major aspect of their offense in the early stages here.
02:23Their success working the ball inside and getting points from close range.
02:28And it's sent back by Mitchell.
02:30That's out of bounds.
02:32Brooklyn will retain possession.
02:44On defense, the home team.
02:47Porter passes to Claxton.
02:48And Claxton throws it down.
02:51Claxton, an elite finisher at the rim.
02:54That is nicely done.
02:57The drive by Mitchell.
02:58And it's Mitchell at the jam.
03:01Love seeing a point guard who can explode to the rim like that.
03:05Oh, great attitude and even a better finish.
03:09Boy, it's incredible how much explosive scoring ability can come from the lead guard position.
03:15That is a big-time play.
03:17Here's Hachimura.
03:19Following the bucket by the Nets.
03:21Very dangerous to leave a guy like that open.
03:23Lucky break there for the D.
03:26Man can't hit.
03:28Boy, tough break there.
03:29Defense leaves him wide open.
03:31He can't get the mid-range to go.
03:34Ouch.
03:36For Brooklyn, they've gone 6 of 9, shooting it well.
03:39And going back a bit, the Nets regaining a lot of their draft pick stores from the Rockets.
03:44One of the more interesting trades that we've seen.
03:47Well, they gave away a ton of those picks to acquire James Harden when they believed they had a championship
03:54window.
03:54And now in recovering them, Brooklyn able to benefit from the draft to try to position themselves for that all
04:02-important rebuild.
04:03Here's Demmon.
04:05After Torrey in Prince's bucket.
04:09Got a hand on it.
04:15Ellis outside.
04:17Over Thomas.
04:18And there's Ellis.
04:19That's good on the assist from Prince.
04:21I'm not sure what he was thinking exactly, but he finds a way to convert.
04:26And Claxton throws it down.
04:28This is an area of development for Nick Claxton.
04:31The willingness and the ability to absorb and still finish.
04:35Really good job.
04:37And this is his first trip to the line tonight.
04:40Not the best statistic for him in terms of his performance at the line.
04:45Very low number.
04:46And such a valuable guy to this team's rotation doors.
04:50Nick Claxton is important.
04:53You know, Cal, I'll tell you one thing.
04:54This guy brings a ton of energy.
04:57He's willing to battle for loose balls for rebounds.
05:00On the defensive end, you know he can make an impact.
05:04There's incredible length.
05:05And I still think a ceiling that he can get to.
05:08Let's check in now with our Allie LaForce, who's got a story for us.
05:12Allie?
05:14Those who've worked with Mets coach Jordy Fernandez rave about his people skills.
05:18He said, quote, am I very good at it?
05:20I don't know.
05:21But I try because I think it's important.
05:23When you have that relationship, especially in the tough moments,
05:27is when you can break through and be successful.
05:29Without it, it's tough.
05:30So you try to build it.
05:32Guys?
05:32Thank you, Allie.
05:34Porter's gone three for four here from the field.
05:37They choke.
05:38Kicks to Ellis.
05:41Here's Hachimura.
05:43Rebounded by the Nets.
05:44Yeah, they dropped the last game of this matchup.
05:47Their bench wasn't able to keep up with the opposing reserves offensively.
05:52Boy, that is so tough, folks.
05:54Cam Thomas, how dangerous is he pulling up into that jump shot?
05:58Here's Mitchell.
05:59After the basket by Brooklyn.
06:01And then Mitchell with the dump.
06:03Some power coming from the PG.
06:05That's right.
06:06G.A. seeing more and more of that these days.
06:09Backcourt guys who can elevate.
06:11We know versatility is huge in this game.
06:15Just a tremendous job finishing that play.
06:18Wow.
06:19Nets trail by four.
06:23To the inside.
06:24Claxton.
06:25And Claxton throws it down.
06:27Listen, at this point, keep feeding Nick Claxton because right now his confidence is surging.
06:37So, for the Nets, Zaire Williams comes in for Mann.
06:41And Martin subbed in for Demmon.
06:55And Martin subbed in for Demmon.
07:00Here's Kata.
07:02Claxton covering.
07:04Top of the key.
07:06And it's Mitchell missing.
07:09Brooklyn's gone.
07:10Just one of four from three-point range here in the first.
07:13Pass to Thomas.
07:14Now, here's Porter.
07:16Can't tie it up as that one misses.
07:20In the corner, it's James.
07:23Hachimura finds Watson.
07:26And that one is good.
07:28I mean, the number of points they've scored in the paint already here is eye-opening.
07:32And it's Thomas with the ball.
07:35He brings it up for the Brooklyn Nets.
07:37Four-point game.
07:38On the right side.
07:40The rebound by James.
07:42There is some defense for you.
07:44For someone who's as good at shooting the three-ball as he is, you need a defender who's equally good
07:50at guarding against them.
07:52Well, Rui Hachimura has a chance to set up a teammate and look at the delivery.
07:56Well done.
07:58Thomas passes to Claxton.
08:00Yeah, clearly, he hadn't established the position there.
08:05Second personal foul.
08:07Second team foul.
08:09Substitution on the court.
08:22And the Nets with possession here.
08:25They trail by six.
08:30Here's Corny.
08:32Coming in off a 12-point game.
08:33His last outing.
08:34So far, both teams scorching the Nets.
08:37You gotta love it.
08:38Well, you love it when you can get off to a fast start offensively.
08:42You hate it, though, when your opponent does the same.
08:45They've been beating them to a lot of those loose balls and rebounds.
08:50Here's...
08:53We are going to remember that one for a while.
08:57I know I will, Greg.
08:58That was special.
08:59That was really special.
09:01Oh, that's an outstanding view from the AT&T connected cam.
09:06Now, here's Mitchell.
09:08He's got 10.
09:10And that one drops for him.
09:12Mitchell's got 12 points in the game.
09:14This guy has been in attack mode this quarter.
09:17The defense might want to intercede here.
09:22Pass to Zoroff.
09:24And four-shot selection there.
09:26Not a high percentage lift for him.
09:28And they're scoring pretty well as we conclude the first quarter.
09:32Up four.
09:33And we'll be back shortly for the start of the second quarter.
09:50And for those of you just tuning in, the second quarter of action is where we're at right now.
09:54Guys, what's your take on the home team so far?
09:57Playing inside out in that first quarter led to some high percentage shots in the paint.
10:02It is great when you can get that established early because, to me, it opens up every other aspect of
10:08your game.
10:13Being an unbelievable 70%.
10:16You won't see a performance like this too often.
10:19In down, Peyton Watson.
10:20And it's Gillespie in at the one.
10:23The plan of attack is obvious.
10:25Get the ball inside.
10:26It goes strong to the rim.
10:28And for Brooklyn.
10:30Martin is out there with Williams.
10:31Then it's Sharp.
10:33And it's Wilson.
10:34And at the three, the small forward.
10:36Williams gets the bucket.
10:37The tenacity on the interior.
10:40Just battling.
10:41Bringing that effort and will for second chance points.
10:45On the wing, James.
10:47Pass to Gillespie.
10:49Launches a three.
10:50The rebound by Sharp.
10:52Nets trail by four.
10:56Martin, the pass to Williams.
10:58Sharp with a screen on James.
11:00Nobody here, Williams.
11:02No good on the triple.
11:06To the paint.
11:07Here's Watson.
11:08And Watson flams it in.
11:11The D just kind of stepping aside and letting him get to the rim.
11:14There's a reason, G.A.
11:16The lead is what it is right now.
11:19I tell you, you can't get stops if you're unwilling to put in the work.
11:23Pass to Sharp.
11:26Here's Clowney.
11:29And the layup is good.
11:32Clowney's got his second basket of the night.
11:34Bang, bang.
11:35Doesn't get much simpler than that.
11:38And here's Watson.
11:39On the wing, James.
11:41Now Watson.
11:45Offline with the baseline jumper.
11:49Pass to Wilson.
11:51Three-pointer.
11:52And shot misses.
11:55For the Nets.
11:56They come into this one following a loss to the Kings.
11:58Man, that game goes down to the wire.
12:01Both teams exhausted.
12:03But only one has something left for the encore.
12:07You know, that one's a tough one to take.
12:09You force the extra session.
12:10And then you have the heartbreak of not being able to get it done in the extra session.
12:15Brutal.
12:16And so, Jordy Fernandez decides to call timeout.
12:20He's going to take a few moments here to check in with his team and regroup.
12:31And Brooklyn making a change here.
12:34And, of course, always keeping an eye on the top rookies in the league.
12:37We get a chance to see the first-year players with the most steals this season.
12:42And you look at Demmon.
12:43Fifth in the NBA.
12:45Very crafty player.
12:46How about the anticipation and really his aggressive mindset defensively?
12:51He's always pressuring, always looking for an opportunity to force a turnoff.
12:57Took him no time at all on that one.
12:59I love it.
13:00Instead of going, I show you, make a play for someone else.
13:04Mitchell kicks to Watson.
13:05Pass to Gay.
13:08Inside.
13:09Here's Demmon.
13:11That one doesn't go.
13:12Good D by Mitchell.
13:15Out to the right wing.
13:16Here's Gay.
13:17On the wing, Ellis.
13:20Prince, that's for two.
13:22Good.
13:22And the assist goes to Ellis.
13:25Ellis has got three assists in the game.
13:31About three minutes played so far in the second quarter.
13:35The kickout to Williams.
13:36Fires the three.
13:37Gets the three-pointer to fall.
13:40Williams has got seven points in the game.
13:43NGA, a lot of the best defensive teams in the league,
13:46have some stout zone looks they can go to.
13:49Where do those in a game come in handy?
13:52I mean, often it's a way of challenging opponents to make perimeter shots,
13:57but also you want to show different looks just to kind of disrupt the rhythm of a team's offensive flow.
14:04And then sharp with the dunk.
14:08When you can get off the floor like that, that wipes away any height advantage.
14:14Down low.
14:16Here's Gay.
14:17And he goes in for the dunk.
14:19Oh, and he went for the two-hander on the slam using some muscle.
14:23Some urgency from him there.
14:25Sure.
14:28Outside Williams.
14:32There's the triple.
14:34Offensive rebound.
14:36Nets.
14:38Gone six of eight from the field in the second quarter.
14:42Pass to Watson.
14:46Ellis against Porter.
14:49Ellis can't get it to go.
14:51Nets trail by four.
14:54To the middle.
14:57And finished off by Porter.
15:00How about the strength from the big fella?
15:02Porter is used to having to power through contact.
15:05First trip to the free throw line for him tonight.
15:08An okay season at the free throw line for him so far.
15:12Sitting right around 76%.
15:13Nicholas Claxton's checked in for Brooklyn.
15:16Cameron Thomas comes in for Williams.
15:23Free throw good.
15:24Porter.
15:25And you can tell Porter Jr. wants to keep getting better.
15:29And that's one reason why this team is still so high on him.
15:33Here's Mitchell.
15:34Banked in off the glass.
15:36Mitchell's got four points now in the quarter.
15:38And obviously his momentum from the last game has carried over here tonight.
15:43No, I think that's the one thing every player is searching for.
15:47Consistency.
15:48They're giving this guy a chance to carry the offense once again.
15:52I mean, he's just making the D look foolish.
15:55I mean, that was one heck of a move to get himself the space he needed to operate.
16:00And how about the slam to finish it off?
16:02Not too shabby either.
16:05Gives the team such a great element.
16:07Having a one guard who can get to the 10.
16:10Certainly something every team wants to have.
16:13Oh, you love it.
16:15Fearless, aggressive, leaving.
16:17No doubt whatsoever.
16:19There's the drive.
16:20And the layup's good off the glass.
16:22Mann's got five now.
16:24Boy, what a sweet pass.
16:25That one on time and on target.
16:27Here's Mitchell.
16:29And then Mitchell hit the dunk.
16:31Oh, fellas, that was a vicious two-hand monster slam.
16:35Guys, I don't think there was anyone who could have stopped him on that one.
16:40Pass to Thomas.
16:43Here's Demmon.
16:45The kickout to Porter from downtown.
16:49Rebound by Mitchell.
16:50The game has been very close in a lot of areas.
16:53But rebounding has been the one differentiator thus far.
16:57Boy, he couldn't have asked for a better look.
16:59That's tough to take.
17:01Here's Mann.
17:03And foul on the shot.
17:04He'll shoot two at the free-throw line.
17:08Yeah, way to play in attack mode and get to the line.
17:11Brooklyn shooting their third and fourth free-throw attempts to the game.
17:14And all the season, you know, they're hitting about 76%, which is a decent rate.
17:19And checking out the numbers for Prince, breaking down his play since the All-Star break.
17:24He's averaging 11 points a game, four rebounds, and three assists.
17:29Well, fans of this team will take this kind of production from him without hesitation.
17:34I'll tell you, he has been a solid contributor.
17:37They have called his number, and he has delivered for them.
17:40First one falls for him.
17:51All free-throws, good for Mann.
17:55Timeout, timeout.
17:5730.
18:11A moment now to check out some numbers for him.
18:14And when it comes to his scoring, he's enjoying a fantastic run.
18:19He's brought his points-per-game average up thanks to the work he's done in the past 10.
18:23And maybe he's got another big one in store tonight.
18:301.58 left to play here in the second quarter.
18:35Going inside, and it's Mitchell with the jam.
18:39And he's an automatic finisher when he gets into that area.
18:43He is, and he picks the simple one-hand stuff to get the two points.
18:48Here's Mann.
18:49He's got seven, and the Nets miss again.
18:56Here's Kata, defended by Mann.
18:59And he comes up with the deuce.
19:01Ellis has got his third basket of the night.
19:07There's 1.17 left in the second quarter.
19:10Took the opportunity when he saw it.
19:12And such a sharpshooter from outside the yard.
19:16Porter just superb at knowing when to fire from deep.
19:20Pass to Kata.
19:24Rebounded by the Nets.
19:29Now, Mann, he nails it.
19:32And we're tied up.
19:33Mann's got nine points.
19:34And I like the fact that he really was unfazed by that scoreless first quarter.
19:38And now you can see him getting into a rhythm.
19:41Prince outside.
19:45Here's Ellis.
19:47The putback.
19:49Here's Kata.
19:51No stopping him there.
19:52Jams it in as he's fouled.
19:54Chance now for a three-point play.
19:57It's on Nick Claxton.
19:59And he's got his first chance at the line here.
20:01At the line for one.
20:03Namias Kata.
20:08Here's Demmon.
20:10Looking at his point production.
20:11He averages almost eight points a game.
20:13Pass to Mann.
20:16He's looking for Claxton and finds him.
20:19And some hang time on the rim.
20:21Puts a little cherry on the top of that slam.
20:24Well, those kind of displays of strength can get one team rolling.
20:27Over to the wing.
20:32Here's Kata.
20:34Claxton covering Mitchell.
20:36And then Mitchell in the dump.
20:38Oh, beautiful pass.
20:39My goodness.
20:42And there's the foul.
20:43It will go on Igor Demmon.
20:46That is his first foul of the game.
20:49Yeah, really good defensive play to cut him off there and square up.
20:54And the home team has possession.
20:56Three-point lead.
20:57Here's Ellis.
20:59And the baseline jumper.
21:00No good.
21:01And some good action through the first two quarters as we reach halftime.
21:05Up three.
21:07We'll take a quick break.
21:08Then get you back to the action.
21:15And it's time for your fan half-court shots.
21:19Please direct your attention to center court.
21:22Drumline.
21:25And thinking about the shot.
21:31Nice try.
21:32It's a good one.
21:34Let's hear it for the participant.
21:50Hello, everybody.
21:51We'll break down the action shortly.
21:53But first, a glance at how the Eastern Conference standings are stacking up as the season winds down.
22:01Well, I think for the home team, they haven't quite looked like themselves lately.
22:04The question is, how do they get back to the top?
22:07How do they recapture that magic?
22:09I think it starts with raising the intensity level.
22:12Become more aggressive.
22:14Night after night.
22:15Fight after fight.
22:16Aggressive is right.
22:18And when we look at the first half of the Nets, a close contest so far.
22:22Playing for one another.
22:26The phrase gets overused.
22:29But tonight it's right.
22:31Hey, we should try a harmony.
22:33Let's do it.
22:35Play it for one another.
22:39The phrase gets overused.
22:43Kenny, get on beat.
22:45But tonight it's right.
22:51It's right.
22:53And that'll do it for halftime.
22:55We send you back to Kevin Harlan, who has the second half call.
23:13And we've got second half action for you.
23:15Thus far, a pretty evenly contested game.
23:39And after a fairly even first couple of quarters, the second half could turn out to be a great one
23:44as both teams try to gain an edge.
23:46They've got Mitchell.
23:48Friends out there with Hachimura.
23:49Then it's Ellis.
23:50And it's Kada in at the five.
23:53And for Brooklyn.
23:54Guard spots filled by Demmon and Thomas.
23:58Popo stand-in.
23:59Quarter junior in Claxton.
24:00And it's Mann in at the three slot.
24:04Prince in the corner.
24:06Let's it go with the three.
24:08Good.
24:08And the assist goes to Mitchell.
24:10Prince has got his third basket of the night right there.
24:13What just tremendous instincts from Prince.
24:15Feeling the defense.
24:16Getting loose.
24:17Getting into his catch-and-shoot game.
24:19Nicely done.
24:20And Claxton throws it down.
24:22And he just powered that one down.
24:25One of the game's top dunkers.
24:28Hachimura in the corner.
24:30Ellis with it.
24:31Now guarded by Porter.
24:33Here's Mitchell.
24:34And he finishes nicely on the layup.
24:37Mitchell's got 28.
24:38Another reason why they're up.
24:40Just taking what the defense giving him here.
24:47Here's Demmon.
24:48Covered by Mitchell.
24:50Here's Thomas.
24:52Hachimura grabs the miss.
24:55Gone three of three from the field since halftime.
24:59Here's Mitchell.
25:01Trying to get open is Hachimura.
25:03Shots good by Mitchell.
25:05Mitchell's got six in the quarter.
25:07Terrific play call to give him a clean look at the rim.
25:11That's how you want to start the second half.
25:13Well, there is nothing better than catching a rhythm as early as possible.
25:17And, boy, that's a terrific start right there.
25:20Thomas.
25:20Good.
25:21Boy, you have got to be pleased with the start of this third quarter.
25:25Three for four out of the gates.
25:27Just keep your rhythm now.
25:29Count the basket.
25:30Ellis has got nine.
25:32Well, overall, they're the team getting the better looks here in this second half.
25:37And I think what's happening is they're getting their shots within the flow of their offense.
25:41And you can clearly see the difference.
25:44It's Mann with it.
25:45Started by Prince.
25:47Mann can hit.
25:49A little under two and a half minutes gone by here in the third.
25:53Hachimura the pass to Kata.
25:55And Porter comes to help.
25:57Back to Hachimura.
25:59Here's Ellis.
25:59Thomas.
26:01Chance there to push it to double digits, but it's off the mark.
26:04Nets trail by eight.
26:06You know, Greg, talking about Cam Thomas now.
26:08What are some things you'd like to see him improve on?
26:11Well, I'd say defense first and foremost.
26:15If he's able to improve there as well as his passing and playmaking, watch out.
26:21He's already an incredible score.
26:23Oh, that's a golden opportunity to finish on the break.
26:27And he blows it.
26:29It was right there for him.
26:30He'd love to have that one back.
26:32That was embarrassing.
26:34Now here's Prince.
26:36They lead by eight.
26:37That's the biggest of the game.
26:39Mitchell finds Prince.
26:44Here's Hachimura.
26:45A rebound by the Nets.
26:47They'll face the Lakers after this one.
26:49That'll be at home.
26:50That game will be a quick pitch stop if they're hitting the road again.
26:53He just jumps so fast.
26:56I mean, give Porter a chance to dunk, and he doesn't think twice about it.
27:00Now here's Mitchell.
27:02He has 30.
27:03Yeah, but I mean, maybe he could have tried for a more memorable dunk than that one.
27:07And we know he's capable of those memorable ones.
27:10Nets trail by eight.
27:12And so, Jody Fernandez decides to call timeout.
27:16He's going to take this chance to talk to his guys.
27:28The later we get in the season, the hotter these teams have gotten.
27:30You're shooting leader since the All-Star break in the NBA.
27:33No doubt their offense has really hit its stride.
27:36I mean, they're making the extra pass and not settling for that first shot that presents itself.
27:42And you see that in their shooting percentage.
27:50On defense, the home team.
27:54The Nets working the ball around now.
27:56Flex.
27:58Rebound by Mitchell.
28:00Mitchell's got four rebounds in this game.
28:04And that one's good.
28:06Hachimura.
28:07Hachimura's got four this quarter.
28:09And really keeping the ball hopping around here offensively.
28:15Here's Denon.
28:17Pass to Porter.
28:23He gets it in there.
28:25Porter's got 17.
28:26Just using his size well close to the rim.
28:30Porter is outstanding at cashing in from those spots.
28:38All right.
28:41James checked in for Mitchell.
28:42And the Nets also making a change.
28:45Conny's checked in.
28:58Gone 7 of 10 on their field goal attempts here in the third.
29:01Passed Takeda.
29:09Near the three-point line.
29:10It's Ellis.
29:11Kept alive.
29:13Count that bucket.
29:15He's got nine.
29:16The edge on the glass is the difference.
29:19It's allowed them to build this lead.
29:23Here's Claxton.
29:24To the inside.
29:26Here's Mann.
29:28Right through the knee for the layup.
29:30Well, what a pretty setup by Nick Claxton.
29:33This is a guy we're accustomed to seeing finish.
29:36Gone 8 of 12 from the field since the beginning of the third.
29:39Ellis.
29:39The pass to Takeda.
29:41To the wing right side.
29:42Pulls it up.
29:45Hachimura.
29:45No good.
29:46Boy, they've done a good job overcoming his offensive struggles.
29:50He's got to be very thankful for his teammates.
29:53Poundy good.
29:54They didn't have much of a problem getting the ball into the post that time.
30:01It's Prince on the wing.
30:04Kicks it out to Ellis.
30:06Pass to Hachimura.
30:09Here's Kata.
30:10Makes the bucket.
30:11Now he's got five field goals.
30:13Five for eight in the game.
30:14Well, this is a big part of his game.
30:16Creating offense for his team off the glass.
30:23Here's Demmon.
30:24He's guarded by Ellis.
30:25And that one is stuffed right through.
30:28And that's a huge play.
30:30I mean, they need more like it.
30:31Because second chance points are going to be key in this game.
30:35Probably so.
30:36That's usually a crucial element to any couple.
30:39Now here is Hachimura.
30:41He has six.
30:42Here's Prince.
30:44Yes, and it's Ellis picking up the assist.
30:46Prince has got five points in the quarter.
30:49Oh, how about the dime?
30:51You love that unselfishness.
30:53Pass to Claxton.
30:55Into the lane.
30:57Here's Demmon.
31:00Takes the 13-footer.
31:02Prince grabs the miss.
31:04That's a shot he's got to hit.
31:05If you don't get, Mitty looks better from that ring.
31:09Here's Kata.
31:10Here's Hachimura.
31:12And Kula.
31:13You got the English that time as it falls.
31:16Hachimura's got eight.
31:17Well, the finishing ability of Rui Hachimura on display.
31:20This guy has a knack for getting around defenders and into his groove.
31:24And so, Jordy Fernandez decides to call timeout.
31:28Looking for a breather and maybe adjusting a thing or two.
31:33Both teams will make substitutions.
31:51There's 57 seconds left in the third quarter.
31:55On the wing quarter.
31:58And again, no good by Brooklyn.
32:02Gone one of two from beyond the arcs.
32:04And he's coming out of the break.
32:05Here's Watson.
32:06Crops in the layup for two.
32:08Ten points for him.
32:10Big miscommunication on defense.
32:12He recognizes it and quickly takes advantage.
32:16And that's typical of this guy.
32:18He's always reading the situation, reacting quickly, and capitalizing.
32:22And I've got to say, sort of surprising he goes for a slam that difficult when they're trailing.
32:29But still a magnificent move to the rim.
32:32Let's see the connected cam angle on that stunning play brought to you by AT&T.
32:56Oh, good on that one.
32:58Wow.
32:59What, did he have something in his eye on that shot?
33:02Maybe.
33:13And the second free throw, good.
33:1723 seconds left here in the third quarter.
33:23Outside, Martin.
33:24Right here, right here, right here.
33:27Right here, right here.
33:32And they're outside.
33:37And that one released in time, but no good.
33:40Bell threw three quarters of play, down double digits.
33:42It may be difficult to overcome.
33:45Up by 11.
33:47And do not go away, as we'll be back in just a few moments
33:50with the start of our fourth quarter.
33:52Coming up next.
33:58And let's take this opportunity now to show you our State Farm assist of the game.
34:03And how about the big fella here showing us, he's got some point guard skill here
34:07with the tremendous setup.
34:09I'll tell you, in today's game, you want skill and decision-making at every position.
34:16And there have been two very different performances from these teams today.
34:20As we get going in quarter number four.
34:22They've got James.
34:24Also Mitchell out there.
34:26And Gay is in at the center position.
34:29Here's Sharp.
34:30Picks it out to Wilson.
34:32And it's thrown down hard with both hands.
34:35And that's a little lack of fight at the defensive end.
34:39Absolutely.
34:40At least on that slam, you're right.
34:41That's one way to let a team back in the game.
34:45Right.
34:45You can see on that possession, one side playing with a little desperation, the other side losing focus.
34:52Now, here's Martin.
34:56Pass to Williams.
34:59Nice move.
35:00And it's Brooklyn scoring again.
35:02And when he gets in his head that he's going to get to the basket, very little you can do
35:08defensively.
35:09Here's James.
35:11Good.
35:11And the assist goes to Mitchell.
35:13Mitchell's got his eighth assist here tonight.
35:16Getting something that close to the cup is a win as far as possessions go.
35:24Outside Wilson.
35:25Latre.
35:26Good on the three-point shot.
35:28Wilson's got five points now this quarter.
35:31My goodness.
35:31That's just too clean a look.
35:33He takes full advantage.
35:35Over to the left wing.
35:40James dishes to Watson.
35:43It falls for the sixth time in seven tries this contest.
35:46That's 86%.
35:47You love how each side has risen to the challenge throughout this one.
35:52I'll tell you, we have seen great execution from both teams.
35:56Neither one giving an inch here.
35:58And we are seeing the makings of a masterpiece here, guys, from Porter.
36:02A threat to score from anywhere.
36:04Within the half court.
36:06And just tacks a few more points onto their lead with the tomahawk.
36:10That's bringing it down hard.
36:13Nets trail by 10.
36:17It's sharp.
36:18Top of the key.
36:22The kick out to Williams.
36:23Martin wide open.
36:25He fires.
36:26And again, Brooklyn with the triple.
36:28Boy, on the perimeter.
36:29You have to stay connected to this guy.
36:31He's such a good shooter.
36:36And Joe Bitsky.
36:40Nicholas Roxton's checked in for sharp.
36:42It's time to send it over now to our reporter, Ali LaForce.
36:46Thanks, guys.
36:47The head coach of the home team had some words for his team over the break.
36:50He applauded their shooting and their shot selection, saying, we're taking the right threes, not forcing anything.
36:56Keep doing that.
36:56And they'll continue to fall.
36:58Makes the game easy, doesn't it?
37:00Terrific, Ali.
37:00We appreciate the report.
37:02Back to Mitchell.
37:03To the paint.
37:04Here's Kada.
37:05It's hauled in by Claxton.
37:08Claxton's got four rebounds in this game.
37:15And over two and a half minutes in the books here in the fourth.
37:18Outside border from deep.
37:21The rebound by Kada.
37:24Kada's got his sixth rebound here tonight.
37:26This guy hit a couple of threes in the first half.
37:28But since then, it's been a little bit of a struggle.
37:31Nets trail by seven.
37:34Down low.
37:35Here's Claxton.
37:36Got a piece of it.
37:40Mitchell in the corner.
37:41Jacks up a three.
37:43Thrills the three-pointer.
37:45Mitchell's got 34.
37:46What hasn't mattered what the defense has tried, he has had every counter.
37:51What a great night.
37:53Martin, the best deporter.
37:56Tried to answer back, but that three is off the mark.
37:59Gone five and seven from the field since the beginning of the fourth.
38:02Strong work at that end of the four.
38:04And he gets it to go.
38:05And defensively, they are on their heels every time the ball comes inside.
38:11Now, here is Martin.
38:16Claxton finds Porter over Watson.
38:19And the Nets miss again.
38:22Boy, this guy has completely lost his focus.
38:25Nothing working.
38:27Back to Mitchell.
38:29Three-pointer.
38:31Brooklyn with the rebound.
38:33Now, Claxton's got rebound number five here tonight.
38:38The nine-foot shot.
38:40And again, no good by Brooklyn.
38:44Gone three of six tonight when they let it fly from downtown.
38:49Here's Mitchell.
38:50Buries the 20-footer.
38:52Mitchell's got 38 points.
38:54Man, that's just cold-blooded right there.
38:58He's taking no prisoners.
38:59Well, when it's closing time, he's trying to lock the door.
39:03He's been going all night.
39:05Offensive rebound.
39:06Williams for three.
39:09Here's Claxton looking to end the run.
39:12The rebound by Caden.
39:14Just a solid performance on the interior.
39:17The rebounding has been off the charts.
39:22Good, and it's Mitchell picking up the assist.
39:26Mitchell's got his ninth assist in the game now.
39:28And Jordy Fernandez has called a timeout.
39:32And clearly an important junction.
39:34He's going to have some choice words with his team.
39:37And with this break in the action, let's take a look at our player of the game.
39:41And what an amazing ballgame we've seen from him.
39:45It's been a one-man show worth the price of admission all by itself.
39:51There wasn't anything he couldn't do on that court tonight.
39:55This is as good a game as we've seen him play.
39:57And this crowd can't get enough of it.
40:00When he explodes like this, it becomes a special atmosphere in here.
40:05Nets trail by 16.
40:09Now Thomas.
40:13Porter.
40:14Rips it down with two hands.
40:16I tell you what, what a good thing that he showed up today.
40:19Because without him, this thing would already be over.
40:22Well, if you don't take care of the ball, fellas, that's what can happen.
40:27Absolutely, Greg.
40:28That makes the turnover even more painful.
40:31At the end of the day, though, it's two points.
40:33Don't hang your heads.
40:35Let's get refocused and play with more patience.
40:38Here's Hachimura.
40:41Now Mitchell.
40:46Leaves it in off the window.
40:48And I've been impressed with the unselfishness, but also getting guys the ball where they can do something with it.
40:55And he has shown a terrific feel for how the defense is playing him and then taking advantage of that.
41:02Heads off.
41:042-1.
41:051-2 from three-point range here in the fourth.
41:07Now Hachimura.
41:131-52 left in the fourth quarter.
41:16Strong move off the glass ball.
41:18Boy, he's been lights out.
41:20You want to talk about an efficient offensive game.
41:23Wow.
41:23And that's trail by 16.
41:251-13.
41:30Porter.
41:31Oh, the dunk.
41:33Oh, I dunk you very much.
41:35He can really fly.
41:37And you combine that, Greg, with some nice penetration, too.
41:40And you've got two points.
41:42Now, here's Mitchell.
41:47Ellis, left side.
41:52Five on the clock.
41:57Claxton with the rebound.
41:59That's not a bad shot, but this isn't really his shot.
42:05The 11-footer doesn't get that one.
42:10Gone three to six tonight when they've let it fly from downtown.
42:13And you can sense that these fans, these players, they are ready to celebrate.
42:20Well, for all intents and purposes, this game is over.
42:23Just a matter of time here.
42:25Here's Claxton.
42:27Thomas fires.
42:29Knocked down the three.
42:31Thomas.
42:32Three.
42:34They can take their time on this possession.
42:37It wouldn't be a bad idea just giving themselves a little bit of a break.
42:44Now, here's Mitchell.
42:46Not a lot of room.
42:50Floats one up.
42:51Just four to shoot.
42:53And that's in there.
42:55Saw the opportunity to put this away and did not turn it down.
43:00Yeah, playing with great energy and great effort.
43:03And as a coach, you'd love to see this from your team every single night.
43:07Here's Claxton.
43:09Rising up and ripping down the two-hand jam.
43:12Well, we know Cam Thomas can score.
43:14But nice facilitating right there.
43:17Set up the open man.
43:28So, the home crowd happy here as they get the victory.
43:31A confident win and one where they clearly showed the greater effort.
43:35Yeah, I mean, it was a solid performance, particularly here at home.
43:39I think they built off that edge of being here and play with just a little more confidence than their
43:45opponent.
43:46And that about wraps it up for Greg Anthony, Doris Burke, Allie LaForce, and the rest of our terrific 2K
43:52crew.
43:53This is Kevin Harlan.
43:54Hope you enjoyed our broadcast.
43:56And now we present our player of the game.
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