The Nets needed an second half surge to recover from an 18 point deficit to the Portland Trailbalzers on Friday night. There were individual performances that stood out, while the overall team play in the first half left much to be desired. Adam discusses if games like these can be seen as a positive, having managed to pull off the comeback, or if it should be viewed as a concerning sign come playoffs when the competition may not give up as the Blazers did.

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Who has been the Net's second-best player over the course of the season? It’s an interesting question to consider seeing how this season has gone for Brooklyn. Of course, Kevin Durant is the MVP, that much isn’t in dispute. But the runner-up requires some thinking. Is it Patty Mills because he’s played the most? Is it Kyrie Irving because his recent impact has been as good as any player in basketball? Or is it James Harden who had a terrible exit but was critical for the team earlier in the season? Maybe it’s someone else altogether. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at this question and break down the cases for and against a number of players. 

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With the Nets coming on the back-to-back and without Kyrie Irving, we knew this was going to be an uphill battle against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn was up to the task and played hard throughout. It was the final few moments that told the story though with Kevin Durant hitting a monster three to put the Nets ahead by one. But former Net Spencer Dinwiddie was able to finish it off with a buzzer-beater that gave Dallas the win. It was a very tough loss for Brooklyn who really had this win, until they didn’t. 

The Locked on Nets guys break down the closing sequences and what went right and wrong for each team. They also dive into the game as a whole with talk about adjustments and strategies each team took to mitigate the two superstars in Durant and Doncic. Plus, they talk about the play of Nic Claxton and Bruce Brown, both of whom were huge in this one. It’s a packed podcast after a tough loss. 

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After dropping 50 points on the Charlotte Hornets two games ago, Kyrie Irving topped that performance on Tuesday against the Magic. He was sensational, scoring 60 points in just 35 minutes and setting the record for most points in a game in the history of the Nets’ franchise. Kyrie had everything going, reminding fans that he is one of the best to ever do it. Brooklyn took the game easily, routing Orlando 150-108 and winning their third game in a row. The Locked on Nets guys break down the game by Kyrie Irving, put it in context around what it means both historically and within the framework of this season as well. They also discuss what’s coming for Brooklyn. It’s a packed podcast. 

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The post-game press conference brought plenty to discuss following the Nets big win over the Knicks. Takeaways on Kevin Durant's dominant performance, how Bruce Brown reset his role and where Andrea Drummond brings his best value were on on the table. Kevin Durant also provided his most direct opinion on the current New York City mandate, which seems to strike at the heart of most fan frustrations. Adam also lays out the playoff picture, with injury updates and a historic perspective on how Brooklyn could become just the second team in NBA history to win the title out the sixth seed.

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Kevin Durant is not human! With Brooklyn down Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry and LaMarcus Aldridge Kevin Durant once again showed why he is the most lethal player in the game, hanging 53 on the Knicks. Adam breaks down the closing moments that got Brooklyn the 110-107 victory over the cross-town rivals, and the supporting cast performances that helped along the way. As the Nets continue to push towards the playoffs, Adam discusses what it means to take on a locked in Kevin Durant, how Bruce Brown and Andrea Drummond showed up in a big way, and where the Nets stand in the Eastern Conference.

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What a game from the Nets! On national television with all of the storylines dovetailing into one game, Brooklyn went out and completely dismantled the 76ers. On the back of fantastic performances from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Nets really got a collective team effort in this one, doing nearly everything right on both ends of the court.

They kept the Philly defense scrambling for most of the game. And on the defensive end, they frustrated Joel Embiid, and especially James Harden who really struggled. This was a complete victory for a Nets team that really needed to put a stamp on the game. 

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The Nets and 76ers will battle on Thursday in what has to be one of the most intriguing and exciting regular-season games in years. There are almost too many subplots to list starting with the fact that this will be James Harden’s first game against Brooklyn since the trade deadline. Then you have the Nets fighting to stay in the playoff race, the words Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid had earlier in the season and Ben Simmons sitting on the bench.

Plus you have Kyrie Irving coming off a 50-point game and the whole thing is on national television as the only game in the time slot. This is everything you could want, and more, from an NBA game. The Locked on Nets guys are breaking it all down. 

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In a game the Nets absolutely had to win against the Charlotte Hornets, Kyrie Irving was everyone you could ever want and more. He drops 50 points almost effortlessly and Brooklyn cruised to a win on the road against a team they are battling for the play-in game right now. Even with Kevin Durant taking most of the night off, it didn’t really matter. Seeing that Irving was fully in his bag, the Nets dropped 132 while also shooting better than 50% from three. 

The Locked on Nets guys break down the game, Kyrie’s performance, and how special it is to watch him play when he is fully cooking. They talk about Durant’s game and how the foot was off the gas well. It’s a packed podcast with spirits high after a great win. 

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There are 17 games left in the regular season and this is a critical stretch for the Nets. Currently sitting in 9th in the East, they basically have to make hay over the last month-plus to ensure a high probability of making the playoffs. It starts with Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets who they are battling for seeding right now. Winning this one would help in the tiebreakers (if needed) at the end of the season. The Locked on Nets guys break down when this end-of-season stretch looks like for the Nets and how the schedule breaks down. 

And then they look at the play of Bruce Brown of late and how he’s been able to expand his game even more, becoming a key component in what the Nets are trying to do. His stats have been fantastic and he’s even shot the three well which bodes well for his long-term prospects. 

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