Nets at Warriors
THE STORY: The Nets are coming off arguably one of their best home
wins of the season, 100-84 over Indiana on Wednesday, when they were
down to just eight healthy players. They will try to end a six-game
losing streak at Golden State on Friday. The Warriors are 2-8 in their
past 10 after a 102-87 loss to New Orleans on Wednesday. The Hornets
shot 54.4 percent from the field, the highest percentage allowed by the
Warriors.
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, YES (Nets), CS Bay Area (Warriors)
ABOUT THE NETS (17-35):
Wednesday’s victory was New Jersey’s most lopsided of the season and it
came with Shelden Williams (eye) and Jordan Williams (concussion) out.
Deron Williams scored 30 points and had nine assists. “Guys go down
sometimes and you just have to keep playing,” Deron Williams said. “I
just try to keep playing the same way no matter what.” He also led the
Nets in their most recent victory over Golden State (107-100 on Jan. 18)
with 24 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
ABOUT THE WARRIORS (20-29): The Warriors are six games out of the
final playoff berth, but still don’t seem to be consistent enough to
make a run. “There’s no such thing as overlooking a team when we’re the
third-worst team in the West,” said David Lee, who is averaging 22.3
points and 11.5 rebounds in his last four games. “We don’t have that
luxury.” Lee had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists against New
Orleans.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. The Nets’ last victory in Oakland was Jan. 26, 2005.
2. The Warriors are only 1-12 when their opponents shoot at least 48.0 percent.