Andray Blatche

Deron Williams (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Minus Johnson, Nets Finally Execute Two-Minute Offense

Johnson’s legend may be growing with every buzzer-beating dagger, but who knows if his heel becomes a recurring issue? That’s why it was crucial for other Nets to step up on Tuesday night and take the reins during closing time.

2013/02/27

The Nets’ Andray Blatche goes strong to the hoop against the Hornets in New Orleans on Feb. 26, 2013. (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

Williams Big Early, Timely Late, Carries Nets To Win In New Orleans

Deron Williams snapped out of a lackluster second half in time to save the Brooklyn Nets from a painful collapse.

2013/02/26

Brook Lopez (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

P.J. Carlesimo Admits That Brook Lopez Is Lacking Confidence

Carlesimo admitted that the 24-year-old is struggling with his confidence. “Without question,” Carlesimo said when asked if he thinks there is something wrong with his center’s current mindset.

2013/02/25

The Nets' Andray Blatche shoots against the Bucks' Larry Sanders on Feb. 20, 2013 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Erase Double-Digit Halftime Deficit, Surprise Bucks

Five points separated the Nets and the Bucks in their home-and-home set, and Brooklyn came away with two straight last-second victories.

2013/02/20

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Lichtenstein: Johnson’s Late-Game Heroics Defy Logic; Odds Nets Make Trade?

It helps to have a money player, and guard Joe Johnson’s picture should be pasted next to the definition of that term.

2013/02/20

Bobby Butler (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images), P.J. Carlesimo (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) and Nando de Colo (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Spurs, Devils Should Be Nets’ Models To Building Winning Franchise

The Nets will continue to be looking up at teams like the Spurs from echelons below. For now, I will look to be comforted by the Devils, a warm blanket of consistency in New York’s volatile sports landscape.

2013/02/11

The Nets’ MarShon Brooks, left, drives to the basket against the Bulls on Feb. 1, 2013 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bench Comes Alive To Help Nets Take Out Short-Handed Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets kept going deeper down their bench to find a winning combination. The Chicago Bulls simply had nowhere to go.

2013/02/01

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Lichtenstein: P.J.’s Nets Are Improved, But Still No Match For Heat

It’s established that LeBron James is the greatest current basketball player on the planet. But that doesn’t make the Heat star an expert on the state of the Nets.

2013/01/31

Miami’s Udonis Haslem, middle, dunks against the Nets’ Mirza Teletovic on Jan. 30, 2013 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Jan. 30, 2013. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Not Ready For Prime Time, Get Smoked At Home By Heat

LeBron James had 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Miami Heat blew out Brooklyn in the second half for a 105-85 victory Wednesday night, their 13th in a row over the Nets.

2013/01/30

Brook Lopez #11 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates with teammate Mirza Teletovic #33. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets Get Much-Needed Win Ahead Of Major Test Against Heat

With tough games upcoming versus Miami and Chicago later this week, the Nets were staring at another cliff if they gagged against Orlando on Monday night.

2013/01/29

Lichtenstein: Make Way For Teletovic In Nets’ Rotation

What a far cry from the player I watched a few months ago. Of course, when Teletovic plays, that means others don’t.

2013/01/16

Toronto point guard Jose Calderon, bottom, fights to keep possession as Nets point guard Deron Williams defends during their game at the Barclays Center on Jan.15, 2013. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Nets Win 7th Straight, Their Longest Unbeaten Streak Since 2005-06

Brook Lopez had 22 points and nine rebounds, Joe Johnson and Deron Williams each scored 21 points, and the Nets extended their season-high winning streak to seven games with a 113-106 victory over Toronto on Tuesday night.

2013/01/15

The Nets’ Reggie Evans, center, dunks against the Suns during the game at the Barclays Center on Jan. 11, 2013 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Maybe Carlesimo Is The Answer: Nets 7-1 Under Interim Coach After Ripping Suns

Joe Johnson scored 19 points and MarShon Brooks added 17 points off the bench Friday night, leading the Brooklyn Nets to its fifth straight victory, 99-79 over the struggling Phoenix Suns.

2013/01/11

Andray Blatche (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Nets’ Carlesimo: No Conversation After Blatche Questioned In Sex Assault Investigation

When asked directly if Blatche approached him for a conversation, Carlesimo replied, “No. Uh-uh. We just — we went and played.”

2013/01/11

The Nets’ Brook Lopez, center, and Reggie Evans, left, drive to the basket against the 76ers during the game at the Wells Fargo Center on Jan. 8, 2013 in Philadelphia. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Put Aside Off-The-Court Distractions Long Enough To Blow Out Sixers

Reggie Evans grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds, Deron Williams scored 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets improved to 6-1 under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo with a 109-89 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

2013/01/08

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