No James Harden, but Cam Thomas and crew nearly pull one out against Denver

Kevin Durant returns, but the Nets lose a brutal one to the Heat: Kevin Durant finally returned for the Brooklyn and got his first game action since going down with the knee injury on January 15th. And things were definitely humming early for the Nets with the offense cooking, the ball moving and the offense seeming to score at will. It was everything you wanted to see out of this team with arguably the best player in basketball back on the court. But the game fell away in the third and fourth quarter. The Heat who were without Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and PJ Tucker stormed all the way back, down 16 at one point, and were able to steal a game in Barclays. The Nets couldn’t solve the zone for the longest time and were too late to make the necessary adjustments. This one really stings. Doug Norrie is breaking it all down on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

29 min listen

Nets got a classic James Harden performance, but injuries are a problem: The Locked on Nets podcast is back to start the week, talking about the Nets win over the Orlando Magic on Friday, but also the continued and mounting injury concerns for the team. The game against Orlando ended up being a close one with Brooklyn falling down early but then mounting a huge third quarter. James Harden was his vintage self, putting up 36 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in his 41 minutes. He took 25 shots and also got to the line 20 times as well. The Nets needed all of it to come away with the victory. There were some others who stepped up as well with Brooklyn getting great games from Patty Mills and James Johnson especially. But Bruce Brown left with a hamstring issue in the second and the Nets continue to deal with injuries up and down the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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New-look Nets head into the break with high hopes for second half: The Nets fall to the Wizards on Thursday as the NBA heads into the All-Star Break. Brooklyn was able to get off the 11-game losing skid with a couple of wins, but weren’t able to hold off the Wizards at home on the second half of the back-to-back. Washington shot lights out from three and the Nets weren’t able to get stops when they needed them the most. The Locked on Nets guys go through some of the takeaways around this new group and what we’ve seen over the last few games. They talk about the guard play and who is going to mix well when Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons come back. And then they talk about some of the big men concerns, talking about what Andre Drummond has brought in the short term as well as some of his limitations. Plus, they talk about why Nicolas Claxton has been buried in the short term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

33 min listen

Nets lead late, but can’t pull out a win against the Sixers, fall down 3-0 in the series: The Brooklyn Nets looked like they might be on their way to a blowout at halftime, but came back firing in the second half and made it a game against Philly. They even had the lead with under three minutes, but the Sixers went on a 11-1 run to end the game and Brooklyn went out with a fizzle on their final possession. It was a disappointing loss for the Nets with Nic Claxton getting ejected and Mikal Bridges struggling some from the field. There was a questionable ejection for James Harden and a possible ejection for Joel Embiid in a game that was very chippy. The Locked on Nets guys talk about the game, the closing moments and the disappointment from the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

32 min listen

Kevin Durant and the Nets Crush the Timberwolves: It's a solo podcast on Wednesday with Doug Norrie jumping on to talk Brooklyn Nets basketball following the blowout win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. They ended playing an afternoon game after the postponement on Monday. And this thing was over just as soon as it got started. The Nets came out firing and it really was never in doubt. Doug talks about the what the Nets rolled out there with their starting lineup and how both teams were playing a big shorthanded. There's talk about how the championship-level play has started to trickle down to some of the role players and how this was a very crisp game for the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

32 min listen

James Harden sleepwalks and Nets lose a terrible game to the Kings: Things just keep getting worse for the Nets who lost their sixth-straight game, this one to the lowly Sacramento Kings. Despite leading by double-digits, Brooklyn barely came out of the locker room for the second half and scored only 39 points over the last two frames. They ended up losing by 11 in a pretty embarrassing effort all things considered. James Harden had his worst game as a Brooklyn Net, scoring four points while turning the ball over six times in his 37 minutes. He looked disengaged almost throughout and the Nets got trounced in the minutes he was on the court. It was a tough watch and the Locked on Nets break it all down while trying to figure out who/what is to blame here. They discuss the play of the superstars while also highlighting the missed opportunity in the game the Nets got out of Nic Claxton. There’s talk about Steve Nash, management, roster construction, and basic failings all the way down th by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

29 min listen

Eight wins in a row! Nets crush the Magic: It’s eight wins in a row for the Brooklyn Nets who seem to be getting better with every passing game. Even without Kevin Durant in the lineup, they have it all firing once they get into the flow of the game. They started a little slow in the first quarter, coming out flat. But this game against the Magic was essentially over by halftime. Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht break down the early game and then they have to talk about Nic Claxton and the defensive energy he brought in his second game back after injury. It was a standout performance on both ends and there’s a lot to get excited about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

33 min listen

Nets waste triple-double from James Harden, lose to Joel Embiid and 76ers: The Nets lose to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday in a game that could preview a playoff matchup. They struggled with Joel Embiid all night who was able, at times, to impose his will on an undersized Nets’ frontcourt. Brooklyn wasted a triple-double from James Harden who turned in 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. But the Brooklyn offense struggled late in the fourth quarter and couldn’t generate enough offense to take the game over. The guys break down the new starting lineup, problems the Nets had in the game, and why they aren’t too worried about the loss. Subscribe to the Locked on Nets YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

32 min listen

Jeremy Coney: Black Caps dominate England on day three of second test by Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

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MPJ finds his rhythm, Nuggets win 5th in a row vs Kings: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 113-106 win as Michael Porter Jr. pours in an efficient 30 points. Aaron Gordon was held out due to a shoulder strain, so MPJ stepped up and had one of his best nights of the season. Nikola Jokić had a Sombor Double of 20-9-11, and Jamal Murray capped it off with some clutch shotmaking and playmaking down the stretch. Ryan goes over the starters' performances, an interesting bench night, and what it means that the Nuggets are truly finding their stride. by Pickaxe and Roll

49 min listen

Turnovers and missed opportunities on the road in Boston: Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 108-102 loss to the Boston Celtics as the Nuggets blew a lead in the second half and were out-executed down the stretch. Nikola Jokić finished with a triple-double but also had nine turnovers. Facu Campazzo hit threes with the second unit tonight but closed the game with 17 straight minutes. Did Michael Malone make the wrong call? Ryan discusses, while also bringing some positivity with the Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. injury updates. by Pickaxe and Roll

45 min listen

Steph Curry shines, Kevin Durant and Nets look shaky in loss to Warriors: The Warriors took it to the Nets on Tuesday night, dumping Brooklyn 117-99 on a night when one of the three stars on the court really stepped up. Steph Curry looked every bit of unstoppable, dropping 37 points in just 29 minutes on the way to a very easy win for the Warriors. Golden State came out in the second half and kept their foot on the gas, wearing the Nets down with the pace of the game and killing them with the spacing. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the game, the problems the Nets had on both ends of the court as well as some curious decisions by the coaching staff on their rotations. Subscribe to the Locked on Nets YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Brooklyn Nets end season with a whimper. Swept by 76ers: Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht are in to break down what was easily the most disappointing game of the series for the Brooklyn Nets. At a high level, the team and specifically Mikal Bridges didn't have anything left to give. Big minutes for every key player down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs left Brooklyn with tired legs across the roster. That looks to be a fact, but the other more glaring fact coming out of this game is Jacque Vaughn blew a very real opportunity to blow this game of early with poor roster and rotation management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

51 min listen

BSN Nuggets Podcast: Questions that still need to be answered over the final 13 games of the regular season: Wind and Clark discuss a number of topics that they’ll be watching over the Nuggets’ final 13 games. Will Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid capture the center spot on the All-NBA first team? Will Michael Malone rest his guys down the stretch or keep his rota... by DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

44 min listen

CJ McCollum returns, Nurk drops 20 and 20 as Trail Blazers cruise in Orlando: CJ McCollum made his return to the court for the first time since Dec. 4 on Monday, helping the Trail Blazers easily dispatch the lowly Orlando Magic, 98-88. McCollum finished with 16 points and looked mostly like himself in his first game back in nearly six weeks. Jusuf Nurkic was a force inside for the Blazers against Orlando, grabbing 22-rebounds to go with 21 points. The Magic had no answer for Nurk, who bullied his way to the third Barbara Walters game of his career. Finally, let's talk about the adjustment coming for Anfernee Simons. He looked like an absolute star in six games to open January but that was without another high usage guard in the backcourt for about half of those games. Now he's sharing the court with McCollum and soon enough Norman Powell. Can Simons maintain his level of aggression while playing alongside other offensive forces? It's a something to keep an eye on over the next few week by Locked On Blazers – Daily Podcast On The Portland Trail Blazers

32 min listen

Leinster v Ulster: Saturday Night Takeaways by The Red Hand

57 min listen

Love the effort, hate the result. Brooklyn Nets lose tough one in Toronto: The Nets went up to Toronto and the second half of the home and home after getting drubbed in the first, but this time put up much more of a fight. They ended up losing by one (it was more like four) in what could end up being a critical game for them in the standings. In the third quarter, the team was able to pull away some on the back of huge defensive plays from Nic Claxton, Bruce Brown, and more. But they couldn’t keep it going in the fourth and the offense really bogged down. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, what it meant for both teams, and the Nets’ overall effort. They also discuss some of the decisions by Jacque Vaughn and a couple of key sequences late that sealed the Nets' fate in this one. Subscribe to the Locked on Nets YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

33 min listen

Minnesota Timberwolves drop Game 5 to Denver Nuggets by Flagrant Howls - a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast

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Loser's Lounge: What went wrong for the Nuggets in Dallas as Denver's 5-game win streak ends: It was a hell of a run by DNVR Denver Nuggets Podcast

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HOUR 1- Who did the Knicks blow game 5 against the Sixers? by The Doug Gottlieb Show

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Gentleman's Sweep: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves as Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić power the team past Anthony Edwards in impressive efforts from both. Murray led the team with 35 points on efficient scoring, while Jokić put up a big triple-double on uncharacteristically bad shooting. The team played good enough defense as a whole to get past Minnesota, and they will move on to play the Phoenix Suns in the second round. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and what we learned about the Nuggets in this first round gentleman's sweep. by Pickaxe and Roll

57 min listen

Is this Nuggets loss to the Bulls a cause for concern?: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 117-96 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The Nuggets dropped to 30-5 at home, playing with an uncustomary lack of urgency. Nikola Jokić's defense was bad. Jamal Murray couldn't find his three-point shot on the verge of the franchise record, and the Nuggets bench continues to struggle mightily. Is any of this cause for actual concern? Or was it just "one of those nights" in a long season? by Pickaxe and Roll

47 min listen

The Edmonton Oilers are broken: The Edmonton Oilers are broken | Oilersnation Everyday with Tyler Yaremchuk Nov 7 by Oilersnation Everyday with Tyler Yaremchuk

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THE BEST OF THE DOUG GOTTLIEB SHOW by The Doug Gottlieb Show

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The Brooklyn Nets are winning because of their elite defense: It’s a packed Friday episode of Locked on Nets and Doug Norrie is breaking down some really encouraging signs for Brooklyn so far this season. The first is that the defense has been excellent, especially over the last six or so games. They now rank 4th in the league in terms of defensive efficiency and have been making gains at that end of the court. Some of it is the scheme, but it also has a lot to do with making sure one of Bruce Brown or DeAndre Bembry is on the court at all times. For a team that seems like it should be built on offense with Kevin Durant and James Harden, it’s the defensive side of the ball that’s winning. Then there’s a preview of Friday’s matchup against the Pelicans. New Orleans is among the worst teams in the league this season and are coming in with a terrible record. The Nets should take care of business there and Doug gives a breakdown of what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

31 min listen

No Joker and MPJ | Nuggets finally lose, break 9-game winning streak: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 101-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder as Jamal Murray missed the game-tying shot at the final buzzer. Murray played a great game overall, but not enough Nuggets joined him. The free throw shooting was also abysmal and a key catalyst for Denver's first loss at home since December 6th. Ryan discusses the starters playing reasonably well, the bench facing some concering questions, and what to expect for Joker, MPJ, and the Nuggets during next week's road trip. by Pickaxe and Roll

44 min listen

Jacked Ramsays Post Game: Blazers vs Magic by Jacked Ramsays: A Portland Trail Blazers Podcast

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Nuggets can’t stop Devin Booker, lose Game 3 at Phoenix: Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 121-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 as the Nuggets hold onto a 2-1 series lead. Devin Booker was unbelievable, scoring at will against everybody in this one but mostly Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Nikola Jokić was also unbelievable for the Nuggets and probably should have had more shot attempts down the stretch. Jamal Murray scored 32 points but took 29 shots to get there and missed most of his important shots in the fourth quarter. Michael Porter Jr. finally got going though, which is something the Nuggets can hold onto. Ryan discusses what happened in Game 3 and what it means for the rest of the series. by Pickaxe and Roll

52 min listen

Cam Thomas scores 46 as Nets close out the regular season.: The Brooklyn Nets closed out the season against the Philadelphia 76ers in a mostly meaningless game on Sunday with both teams having locked up their playoff seeding. They will meet in the first round. Mikal Bridges kept his consecutive games streak alive but checked out after only a couple of seconds. After that, it was Cam Thomas who put up another big scoring day, dropping 46 in total. Plus, David Duke Jr. saw some impactful run and Raiquan Gray got his first look of the season. The Locked on Nets guys discuss the game from Thomas and what it’s meant for his season overall. They also talk about how the young guys finished off the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

31 min listen

Locked On Nuggets 1.8: Why So Serious, Luka?: Matt Moore breaks down the Nuggets' monster win over the Mavericks to tie the season series 1-1. Nikola Jokic crushes with 33 points, 21 in the 3rd, the Denver defense reappears in the 4th quarter, the bench continues to surprise, and Luka gets frustrated. Game review, 5-Star Reviews, Big Picture, the works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

34 min listen

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