If we do bad then they will say Lin is the only reason we are winning. If we do well then they will say it was easy schedule so it doesn't count.
It's a medium schedule for the next 2 weeks. 11/29 vsBrooklyn 11/30 @Spurs 12/02 @Utah 12/04 vsPhoenix 12/06 vsGolden State 12/08 vsOrlando 12/12 @Portland 12/13 @Golden State 12/15 @Sacramento 5 games vs .500+ teams (Spurs, Phoenix, GS x2, Portland) 4 games vs sub .500 teams (Brooklyn, Utah, Orlando, Sacramento) 5 games on the road, 4 at home. 2 back to backs, no 4 in 5's. 4 games vs Play off teams (Spurs, Portland, GS x 2) 3 games vs Bottom dwellers (Brooklyn, Utah, Sacramento) 2 games vs Middling teams (Orlando, Phoenix) So in all, it's a decent distribution of teams and schedule. Not too harsh, not too easy.
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The schedule doesn't look too formidable. GSW haven't been playing well without Iggy and we blew out Portland at their house already. Spurs is the only one that's gonna be a hard game IMO.
The nets are really really bad obviously. Expecting a win here, all they have to do is show up and take it. Don't give them hope!
Again, there's no need to undermine the Nets. They have some serious experience on the roster. These guys are probably not in their prime, but they can still ball. If you let them into the game they know how to take it. It is difficult for a young team to stay focused in every game. I hope they can tonight.
Asked in another thread, but is Brook Lopez back tonight? Andray Blatche has really stepped up for them in his absence, but he (Blatche) hurt his ankle on Wednesday. Biggest issue for tonight should be limiting Joe Johnson. If he's hot and our defense is MIA, things could go left pretty quickly.
Thanks. I haven't paid attention to the matchup in the past, but is Brook someone who gives Dwight a lot of trouble?
I don't want him to play until his foot is completely healed. This is a playoff team , there is no need to risk Harden hurting his foot anymore for a regular season game, especially against a team that is 4-11.
Agreed, would much rather have Harden rest the extra day and come back in the Spurs game. If they feel they absolutely need to have Harden, they should have Harden play off the bench, but only sub him in if it's absolutely necessary (IE, PB and AB aren't getting it done). A healthy Harden is crucial to a good run in the play offs.
