NBA / Nov 15, 2008 / 8:17 pm

The Nets Have No Clue How To Beat A Zone

By Andrew Katz

VC

I’ve always considered Lawrence Frank a pretty good coach. But watching the Nets try to deal with the Hawks zone at the end of the first half tonight is downright frustrating. Three times already, the Nets’ announcers on YES have telestrated that they don’t have anyone in the middle of the floor to help break down Atlanta’s zone.

Even after a timeout following an Atlanta run, the Nets ended up getting a contested three from Vince Carter in the corner. On their next trip down, after Frank called a play in which he rubbed his chin like a baseball skipper, they ended up having Jarvis Hayes try a trey from the other corner.

While they’ve struggled to figure much of anything out, Joe Johnson has heated up. He’s swished two triples in a row and helped close the gap to 55-50 at the half.

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12 Responses to “The Nets Have No Clue How To Beat A Zone”

1. November 15th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

   weezy f says:

   kenyon martin got fined 20 K for his actions after he got ejected..whats joey crawfords punishment?

2. November 15th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

   JCARR says:

   Living in Jersey its going to be hard to watch the Nets… The Nets players talent isnt the problem… its their chemistry and experience

3. November 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

   fallinup says:

   Final:
   New Jersey 119
   Atlanta 105

   Devin Harris
   9-15, 33 Pts
   3 Rebs, 10 Assists

   Looks like they found a way outta that zone.

4. November 15th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

   B says:

   They got the W so whateva haters they are a decent team that can get it done

5. November 15th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

   big sia says:

   Completely agree with B

   Haters get off the tip

   VC + Devin = best backcourt in the L

6. November 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

   Eduardo says:

   What’s happening whith that undrafted kid, Morrow?That’s insane man…I’m speekless,really..

7. November 15th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

   obmb says:

   Is Bellinelli going to the Nets?

8. November 16th, 2008 at 12:18 am

   JCARR says:

   Harris needs to get more publicity… 30,38,33 in last three games. Wow! He can make a run for all star team.(might be a stretch to say tht, but who knows)

9. November 16th, 2008 at 12:46 am

   qUeSt??? says:

   @ eduardo its speechless, how come im seeing the posts late

10. November 16th, 2008 at 12:58 am

    QQ says:

    @ post 5:
    Easy on the pot, bruh. VC and Harris, the best backcourt in the L? WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE…………..

11. November 16th, 2008 at 8:32 am

    Eduardo says:

    @quest

    Sorry about my English, I’m from Portugal, but damn that was an easy one..Thanks for the spelling lesson=)

12. November 16th, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    MSkittle says:

    Nets won the game.. Bottom line

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