Nets getting better at defense and showing it...

[Drtino]

Great read, I thought u guys will like to read a team analysis on the Nets defense and how it helps on their lack of fast points on the break.

At 10-4, the Brooklyn Nets have matched their best 14-game start in franchise history (2002-03).

And they can thank ... wait for it ... their defense.

Despite allowing their opponents to shoot 44.9 percent (22nd, NBA), the Nets currently lead the league in scoring defense, surrendering just 90.7 points per game.

But how?

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/bro...ts-great-start

[jmoney85]

we could be even higher but I remember countless times of opposing players throwing up prayers and them going in

[Ballin-Shhhh]

If we keep on playing defense the way we been playing we will crack the Top 10 which would be a huge accomplishment considering no realistic person thought that was possible with this team.

[jmoney85]

we can make top 10 tonight

[chrisf975]

we could be even higher but I remember countless times of opposing players throwing up prayers and them going in

Ya I feel the same way. I think it was in the Kings game or the Warriors game they made a bunch of chucks.

[jmoney85]

Ya I feel the same way. I think it was in the Kings game or the Warriors game they made a bunch of chucks.

both games lool

and even look at the knicks game with that melo shot that went off the top of the backboard and went in lol

[ee]

We didn't play many games having a good night.....The gritty play makes up for this.....Great teams win ugly games......The thing is, we have many offensive weapons that are not even close to their normal play, once they pick it up, I think we can be a more exciting version of the Spurs of old coz Dwill is just a much better play maker than Parker, plus he can make plays off the post.....

[chrisf975]

We didn't play many games having a good night.....The gritty play makes up for this.....Great teams win ugly games......The thing is, we have many offensive weapons that are not even close to their normal play, once they pick it up, I think we can be a more exciting version of the Spurs of old coz Dwill is just a much better play maker than Parker, plus he can make plays off the post.....

Idk if you can say Dwill is a much better playmaker than Parker. Parker is a beast. Dwill is definitely stronger and can get to the basket better but idk about a better playmaker.

[jaydee2327]

anyone post team defense stats or link?

[DerekJeterDan]

We didn't play many games having a good night.....The gritty play makes up for this.....Great teams win ugly games......The thing is, we have many offensive weapons that are not even close to their normal play, once they pick it up, I think we can be a more exciting version of the Spurs of old coz Dwill is just a much better play maker than Parker, plus he can make plays off the post.....

Joe Johnson destroyed!! Paul Pierce with that move

[ZHAKIDD532]

They're getting better every game. So fun to watch. I can't wait to see what they look like come playoff time.

[jmoney85]

last 5 games the nets have the best defense in the nba and joe johnson has been shooting over 50% in the last 5 games

[jaydee2327]

joe johnson coming to form is great news!