Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs New Jersey Nets | NBA Cellar Dwellers
January 15, 2011 — PDXPIPELINEBy Andy Popp
GAME 41: Blazers (20-20) vs New Jersey Nets (10-29)
January 15, 7PM, CSN
Previous match-up(s): Sunday, November 29, 2010, Blazers 96 Nets 98
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After stalling last night in the 4th quarter against the Phoenix Suns, the Blazers get to take out their frustration the New Jersey Nets tonight.
The Nets only really have 2 good players, Brook Lopez and Devin Harris. Everyone else is either inconsistent (Travis Outlaw) or bad (Johan Petro).
The Nets on paper:
Starting five: Traivs Outlaw, Derrick Favors, Brook Lopez, Devin Harris, Stephen Graham
Off the bench: Quinton Ross, Kris Humphries, Sasha Vujacic, Jordan Farmar, Johan Petro
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
The Nets, 10-29 on the season, are 1-9 in their last 10 games.
STRATEGY
The only way the Blazers are losing to the Nets tonight is if they beat themselves. Avoid turnovers and play solid defense and this is a win.
LET'S GET RICH
To date: 17-14-2.
Blazers -9.5. I'll take the Blazers tonight. Look for a blowout.
TRADE ME
Rudy Fernandez
NUMBER OF BACK TO BACKS THIS SEASON (IN SETS)
11
NEXT 5
vs Minnesota
@ Sacramento
vs Los Angeles Clippers
vs Indiana
vs Sacramento
BOTTOM LINE
Playoff teams do not give up wins to the NBA's cellar dwellers. The Blazers already gave up a win to the Nets during an extended eastern conference road trip, they can't afford to do that again. Take care of business tonight and get back to above .500.
