The exhausted goals improve to 5-2 in “bubble” with the victory over Magic: 108-96

There wasn’t much to play on Tuesday, but don’t tell any of the Nets. They had already seized the seven-seeded and played without Caris LeVert, Joe Harris, Jarrett Allen, Garrett Temple and Jamal Crawford, but the reserves increased and they took a 108-96 win over the Orlando Magic.

The Nets have won three straight games, are 5-2 in the bubble and 7-2 since manager Jacque Vaughn took over. And if you go back to March 1st, Brooklyn is 9-2. It was the Magic’s fifth consecutive “bubble” defeat after a Game 1 win over the Nets.

The Magic played without Aaron Gordon and Terrence Ross, but there’s no point in discussing a depleted line-up when playing with the Nets. They have exceeded all expectations and continue to remain prepared and balanced, regardless of who is on the floor.

The “next man standing” mentality continued …

Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot started Brooklyn, scoring 17 points in the first quarter and 24 in the night to go along with seven rebounds and four 3-pointers. It’s the third 20-point game for TLC in the seven games, giving him a 16.5-point average in Orlando. His line of sight for the “bubble?” 50/43/90! Check out its highlights …

“We had complete confidence in his work and the work he had done, even with the slow start in the scrums,” said Jacque Vaughn after the match. “TLC had stayed around and worked on his body with the opportunities he had: diligent and self-satisfied in using the materials and equipment he had at his disposal. But at the same time, get to work when we have had the opportunity to return to the field. So, surely she believed in him and will continue to believe in him. “

The Nets were 17-13 behind early in the first, but behind TLC’s lead, the team responded with a 21-5 run to close the fourth with a 12-point lead. From there, they never looked back. In fact, they built it.

Brooklyn was helped by others who were put on duty, namely Jeremiah Martin who scored 12 points in the second quarter, which led the Nets up to 21 in the fourth and 17 in the second half. Martin finished with a record of 24 points and six shooting assists of 8 of 15, a career record.

Orlando hardly stood around from that point on, cutting it down to 12. But that was all. The Nets lead in double digits for over 39 minutes from the first quarter onwards.

When you look at the Nets, namely guys like Dzanan Musa, Martin and TLC – and how they went from game to big league, it’s only fair to give credit to the work the Nets have done with the Long Island Nets and those who have kept these guys. ready for the moment. This goes for Shaun Fein and former manager Will Weaver, as well as Sean Marks and Long Island GM Matt Riccardi. Of the 14 active Nets, seven have played 124 games in the G League this season.

Musa ended the evening with a record of 17 points and Tyler Johnson scored 14: his third straight game in double figures, a season record for him. Donta Hall came off the bench and looked solid with 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots, one of which was a spectacular volleyball-like spike.

Rodions Kurucs started in f5 and played well covering the infamous Nets killer Nikola Vucevic, who shot just 5 of 15 from the field. The Magic as a whole shot 38% from the field and 30% from three, delivering just 13 assists while turning the ball 17 times. Nine of their turnovers were stolen from Brooklyn, the second consecutive game in which the Nets had nine takeaways.

On the other hand, Brooklyn shot 43% from the field and 31% from three. They distributed 26 assists on 38 field goals scored.

The downsides? Chris Chiozza left the game and did not return due to tension in his right adductor.

“He will be watched, and hopefully everything is clear … I’ll stay positive and say that Chiozza is fine,” said Jacque Vaughn after the match.

Also, Justin Anderson shot 1 of 15 from the field and 0 of 12 from three.

The game plan remained the same despite the lack of talent on the floor. Coach Jacque Vaughn continues to keep these guys prepared and motivated, hoping to enter the playoffs with momentum.

They hold the fourth best record of all 22 teams in the second half at 5-2. Their final game of the regular season comes against the Trail Blazers on Thursday at 9:00 PM EST. The Blazers, unlike the Nets, are vying for a place in the playoffs.

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THE CHILDREN PERFORMED WELL

The big question for the Nets entering the bubble centers on LeVert, Allen and Harris, and whether they can be a supporting cast around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Well, so far they have done quite well individually and as a team. They are 3-2 in the five games they have played, as they conquer the seven seeded earlier than anyone could have predicted.

NETWORKS START RESEARCH COACHING

According to Shams Charania, the Nets are starting to conduct interviews for the head coach job next year. While Jacque Vaughn is certainly one of the first runners, the job isn’t his. Shams lists Jason Kidd, Ty Lue, Ime Udoka, and Jeff Van Gundy as a few possibilities.

What do Net fans think? So far Jacque with the majority of votes.

CARIS “ALL-BUBBLE?”

The NBA has announced that it will appoint an “All-Bubble” and “Bubble MVP” team for the eight seeding teams. Caris LeVert would certainly be quality for “All-Bubble”. Devin Booker appears to be locking up the MVP.

For a different perspective, go to Orlando Pinstriped Post, our sister site to Magic on SB Nation.

PROJECT WATCH

When the championship closed in March, the Nets had the 21st pick – the 76ers pick – in the Draft. Now, the pick sits at number 19 and could drop to 18 if Philly loses to the Raptors and Mavs beat the Suns on Thursday.

The journey of choice is interesting. On June 6, 2019, the Nets swapped Allen Crabbe and two round one picks, their 2019 pick along with their 2020 lottery-protected pick, with the Hawks for Taurean Prince and the Hawks second in 2021. The deal is It was a pay drop so the Nets could increase their protective space in their search for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

This left them with a first in 2019 that they had acquired at Kenneth Faried’s wage dump in July 2018. Then, on Draft Night, the Nets traded that pick with the Clippers for the 76ers earlier in 2020 and the Jaylen Hands rights that he had. was taken at number 55 in Los Angeles. It saved them more space. The Nets happily took Nicolas Claxton to number 31 with the second round of the Knicks they had scored in late 2017.

So in conclusion, the Nets traded the No. 27 in the 2019 draft with a choice that in the worst case will be the 19th choice in 2020 and at best it will be the 18th choice. With this year’s Draft seen as mediocre, the Nets could trade it forward again, saving the $ 2.5 million guaranteed that the 18th or 19th pick would have committed. Or theoretically, they could try to go up by adding money. Several NBA teams are in need of cash infusion due to the pandemic. The Nets have $ 5.6 million in cash to play with.

GROWING CLAXTON?

The image is undated and the location has not been identified, but it appears Claxton is enjoying himself as he is recovering from his shoulder surgery on June 24 …

FACUNDO CAMPAZZO?

Facundo Campazzo, Argentine playmaker 5’11 ”, wants to join the NBA. A passing wizard, he plans to come next season and has been linked to Mavs and Spurs. But as a little research on Twitter shows, he definitely has a top fan in the Nets as well.

And yes, it’s your owner with the pass.

The Nets (currently) have a lot of guards, but the 29-year-old is arguably the best basketball player outside the NBA and things happen in the off-season.

AND SPONGE BOB KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS!

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Next up: The Nets will play the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at 9 p.m. ET in the final match of the regular season.