• Nets exceed expectations with playoff-clinching win over Kings

    Nets exceed expectations with playoff-clinching win over Kings

    The Nets wanted to win their way into the playoffs. They didn’t want to back in or wait for somebody else to do their work for them. Friday, Brooklyn got the clinching victory it needed, beating Sacramento — and all reasonable expectations, as well. After getting thrashed by Boston just a game before, the Nets …
  • Nets essentially punch NBA playoff ticket with win over Wizards

    Nets essentially punch NBA playoff ticket with win over Wizards

    For the Nets, Sunday’s game was always going to be playoffs or possible play-in. And Brooklyn came up big behind the few stalwarts they have left. They drove a stake through Washington’s postseason hopes, and essentially punched their own playoff ticket behind Caris LeVert, Joe Harris and Jarrett Allen. The Nets shook off a slow …