Nets 3, Raptors 1
How quickly things change - how much one weekend can affect your whole outlook! On Friday I was still convinced the Raptors would win this series in six games.
Instead they played their two worst games of the season and now I’m convinced they’ll lose the series in five.
There’s no other way to say it: The Nets completely dominated the Raptors in New Jersey. The Raptors did not show up to play in either game and the Nets absolutely owned us and embarrassed us.
The Raptors left New Jersey with their tails between their legs. Their body language last night left no indication that there is any hope whatsoever that they’ll win another game this year.
I’m just so shocked and stunned I can’t even write a full post-game review. Chris Bosh was unbelievably bad in both games. The defense was non-existent. The offense was either stagnant or rushed, never flowing. The rebounding wasn’t too bad but when the Nets barely miss a shot, it’s kinda hard to get any. Vince Carter was good, Jason Kidd was simply unbelievable. Lawrence Frank made all the right adjustments and Sam Mitchell made all the wrong ones.
So now it’s not about the series anymore. It’s about showing some pride in front of the hometown fans tomorrow night. Take the experience and use it for next year, but come on, guys - don’t go out like that. Keep your heads high and show us some heart tomorrow night. That's the only goal left to accomplish.
Instead they played their two worst games of the season and now I’m convinced they’ll lose the series in five.
There’s no other way to say it: The Nets completely dominated the Raptors in New Jersey. The Raptors did not show up to play in either game and the Nets absolutely owned us and embarrassed us.
The Raptors left New Jersey with their tails between their legs. Their body language last night left no indication that there is any hope whatsoever that they’ll win another game this year.
I’m just so shocked and stunned I can’t even write a full post-game review. Chris Bosh was unbelievably bad in both games. The defense was non-existent. The offense was either stagnant or rushed, never flowing. The rebounding wasn’t too bad but when the Nets barely miss a shot, it’s kinda hard to get any. Vince Carter was good, Jason Kidd was simply unbelievable. Lawrence Frank made all the right adjustments and Sam Mitchell made all the wrong ones.
So now it’s not about the series anymore. It’s about showing some pride in front of the hometown fans tomorrow night. Take the experience and use it for next year, but come on, guys - don’t go out like that. Keep your heads high and show us some heart tomorrow night. That's the only goal left to accomplish.