Teases triple-double Thu.
Nets' Nic Claxton embracing playmaking role; calls for consistency
Nic Claxton’s playmaking proves to be key factor for Nets
While the Nets eventually saw the Warriors erase the lead and Stephen Curry erupt for a 40-point night that led to their sixth consecutive loss, Claxton showed he was a weapon at the top of the key in orchestrating the offense with a near triple-double performance that included a career-high 10 assists.
Nets' Nic Claxton: Teases triple-double Thursday
Claxton closed Thursday's 121-119 loss to Golden State with eight points (4-7 FG), nine rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes.
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández praised Nic Claxton and Tyrese Martin following his team’s last game against the Golden State Warriors. After a slow start to the season, Claxton has been a standout for the Nets over the last few weeks.
Miles Bridges scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak.
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Brooklyn will have four first-round picks in 2025 unless there is a major shift in the standings in this final stretch of games. With the amount of draft picks the Nets have and the youth of this year's class, the roster will get even younger, emphasizing development amid this rebuild.
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In dire need of a victory, the Brooklyn Nets take on the injury-depleted Charlotte Hornets on the road. Brooklyn is 3-0 already against Charlotte in the 2024-25 campaign and will seek the series sweep this evening.
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Nets Wire on MSNNets' Day'Ron Sharpe reacts to Nic Claxton's suspensionPrior to Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe reacted to fellow center Nic Claxton's suspension.
The NBA suspended Nic Claxton for one game after the Nets center reached a flagrant foul limit during Monday's loss to the Wizards.
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