Another day, another Nets win. Brooklyn has now won four on the trot thanks to their victory over the Wizards. Spencer Dinwiddie continued his hot form as did rookie Rodions Kurucs who earned his first start for the team. Here’s how it all went down.
1st Quarter:
- How poetic that Kurucs gets the first bucket with his first start for the team
- Followed up a wide open Russell three
- Kurucs gets the offensive board and put back, god this kid is good
💥 @RODIONS1 on the offensive glass! 💥 https://t.co/GKFPxtl6xI
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2018
- Nice little oop from RHJ to Allen
RHJ hitting Allen for the oop🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MHj0G2VzQU
— Nick Fay (@OTG_NICK) December 15, 2018
- This lineup has really good energy and chemistry early on
- Spencer splits the defense and attacks the rack for his first bucket
Spencer Dinwiddie out here earning that new deal!
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- Washington on a 10-2 run to reclaim the lead
- Ed Davis literally took on four Wizards to make the bucket down low
- Brooklyn’s defines has left a lot to be desired, allowing Washington to shoot 59% from the field and establish a 4-point lead at the first break
2nd Quarter:
- The Carroll mid ranger cuts the lead back to 2
- Nets start the quarter with a 7-0 run to take bake the lead
- Dinwiddie earns the and one after drawing contact from two defenders, great strength to finish the play
- Jared Dudley’s 3-point shot is on tonight
- Jared Dudley without the headband looks like a completely different person
- Solid outlet pass allows Davis to get to the line for two
- The fact the Wizards continue to allow open threes is bewildering
- The Joe Harris floater extends the lead to 8, matching the Nets largest for the night
- When Hollis-Jefferson is posting closer to the basket he’s so much dangerous than when he’s doing so from around the mid range
- You can almost bank on Spencer making the basket every time he drives, or if not, drawing the foul
- Spencer’s step back three has a become a favourite shot of his
. @SDinwiddie_25 SPLASH 💦💦💦 pic.twitter.com/vGmEVUtYZg
— Nick Fay (@OTG_NICK) December 15, 2018
- Nets finish the half with a 70-59 lead, Spencer Dinwiddie leading the way with 13 points off the bench
Per NetsPR
Spencer Dinwiddie (13 points) has now scored in double figures in 23 straight games he's appeared in off the bench, which is the second-longest streak in Nets history (longest streak: 32 straight games for Bubbles Hawkins in the Nets' first season in the NBA, 1976-77).— Nets Republic (@NetsRepublic) December 15, 2018
3rd Quarter:
- Joe Harris isn’t just an elite 3 point shooter, he’s continued his efficiency driving to the rim
- Awesome dish from Harris to Allen who finishes the dunk with some ferocity
- Lead is cut to 6, 5 minutes into the third
- Rodions has been one of the most important players tonight. He’s also a second round rookie.
- Kurucs has a lethal first step
- Allen has been dunking with some aggression tonight
. @_bigjayy_ with a POWER SLAM 💥💥💥💥💥 #NBA #Nets pic.twitter.com/vWP4bVEIzg
— Nick Fay (@OTG_NICK) December 15, 2018
- Follows it up on the other end with the denial
- The control Dinwiddie shows around the rim is a thing of beauty
Spencer WHAT https://t.co/0P2xg1bFjU
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2018
- Teams with weak interior defence are going to be punished by Spencer
- Brooklyn finish the third with a 101-85 lead
4th Quarter:
- Precise feed from Russell to Dudley increases his assist total to 9 for the night
- Oh my what a finish from Rondae on the driving layup
Rondae got MOVES https://t.co/U43epylaYB
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2018
- Washington on a mini run cutting the lead back to single digits
- Kurucs responds with the bucket as he gets his 15th point
Per NetsPR:
Rodions Kurucs has now set his career-high in points for the 2nd straight game with 15 tonight vs. Washington.
He posted 13 points in his last game on Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
— Nets Republic (@NetsRepublic) December 15, 2018
- Brooklyn with a season high 30 assists on the evening
- Lead cut to 6 with the Beal three
- Joe Harris gives the Nets a little breathing room with the three
- Dinwiddie’s footwork in his driving is another thing to marvel at
Per #Nets PR:
Spencer Dinwiddie (27 points) has now scored 25+ points in each of his last 3 games (all off the bench).
Dinwiddie is the 1st Net to notch 25+ points in 3 straight games off the bench since Cliff T. Robinson in the 1980-81 season.
— Nets Republic (@NetsRepublic) December 15, 2018
- Allen with the forceful block on the defensive end
- Lovely offensive set finished with a corner three from Harris
- Nets close it out for the 125-118 win.