Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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James Harden and Kevin Durant return to OKC, come away with a blowout win Nov 15, 2021

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The Locked on Nets guys Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie are back with another episode, this time kicking the week off right following a Nets win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday evening. Kevin Durant and James Harden made their return to Oklahoma City for the first time as teammates and the Nets dispatched the Thunder with relative ease.

Durant was his MVP-like self on the evening, dropping in 33 points without really seeming to break a sweat. And then there was Patty Mills off the bench who went 9-10 from behind the arc and filled in when Joe Harris went down with an ankle injury. The Nets have now won their last three and eight of their last nine.

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The Brooklyn Nets are winning because of their elite defense Nov 12, 2021

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It’s a packed Friday episode of Locked on Nets and Doug Norrie is breaking down some really encouraging signs for Brooklyn so far this season. The first is that the defense has been excellent, especially over the last six or so games. They now rank 4th in the league in terms of defensive efficiency and have been making gains at that end of the court. Some of it is the scheme, but it also has a lot to do with making sure one of Bruce Brown or DeAndre Bembry is on the court at all times. For a team that seems like it should be built on offense with Kevin Durant and James Harden, it’s the defensive side of the ball that’s winning.

Then there’s a preview of Friday’s matchup against the Pelicans. New Orleans is among the worst teams in the league this season and are coming in with a terrible record. The Nets should take care of business there and Doug gives a breakdown of what to expect.

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Near perfection for Kevin Durant as Brooklyn Nets blowout Magic in Orlando Nov 11, 2021

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The Brooklyn Nets continued their six game road trip with a dominating 123-90 blowout of the Orlando Magic. Adam flies solo tonight and starts off by highlighting the unstoppable game of Kevin Durant who gave a near flawless performance, draining all but one of his 12 shots from the field. Adam then breaks down the triple double from James Harden who looked yet another game healthier and very much in form. Adam highlights the importance of Harden's balanced game and the way he helps set the table for the supporting cast. Finally, Adam touches on the impressive performance from LaMarcus Aldridge, and discusses key stats that illustrate an evolving identity in Brooklyn.

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The Brooklyn Nets best lineup is an easy one, plus concern with some veterans? Nov 10, 2021

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The Nets get a day off following the road back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. In the episode, the Locked on Nets guys look at how the starting lineup has played over the last few games. Spoiler alert: it’s been really good. But it has the guys wondering why this was the group that opened the season? They talk about Bruce Brown’s impact and how he and DeAndre Bembry combine to play such a unique role on this team. They dive into some lineup combination numbers and talk about what is working and what isn’t. Plus, they get into what happens with Nicolas Claxton when/ if he returns and why Paul MIllsap may be struggling.

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Five game win streak snapped as fatigue sets in for the Brooklyn Nets in Chicago Nov 09, 2021

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We're back talking all things Brooklyn Nets basketball! Adam Armbrecht flies solo following the 118-95 loss on the road to the Chicago Bulls. This was a game that ultimately came down to fatigue, as the Nets played their third game in four nights and the second of a back to back. There were times this one got down right sloppy, but overall it was another litmus test for the Nets as the feel their way through early season adjustments.

James Harden's road to recovery took a modest step forward as he continues to discuss the definition of a foul with NBA officials. Harden showed he is continuing to hit his stride, including on the defensive end where he was consistently disruptive in the passing lanes. Adam then reminds us how Kevin Durant continues to be automatic, getting to spots with ease, even though he did give Nets fans a collective scare - over extending his right shoulder on a loose ball.

Adam also discusses the early game strategy of Steve Nash and the complete lack of resistance for the Chicago Bulls in the paint early on. Lastly, Adam highlights the big performance from LaMarcus Aldridge and the balancing act of trading off quality games between Aldridge and Blake Griffin, to veterans with plenty to offer albeit in conservative doses.

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Brooklyn Nets go north of the border, leave with a five-game win streak Nov 08, 2021

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The Locked on Nets podcast is back starting off the week riding high with Brooklyn now on a five-game winning streak. They took care of the Raptors in Toronto, the first time they’ve won there in five years. It was on the back of James Harden’s best game of the season and Kevin Durant continuing his MVP-like performance this season. Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie discuss Durant’s season, how Harden found his groove, and what the team has been doing in the short term. They talk about how the Nets have found an identity around their superstars and what the contribution of the Blue Collar Boys, led by Blake Griffin, has meant for the role players. It’s a packed podcast following a great weekend for the Nets.

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Friday fan mailbag! Coaching impact, rookie roles, and reassessing rotation players? Nov 05, 2021

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The Locked on Nets guys are diving into the mailbag on Friday to answer listener questions about the season so far for the Brooklyn Nets. They talk about some of the coaching differences in this season, specifically what the loss of Mike D’Antoni might be meaning for the team this season. They also talk about how the team might look different later in the season and changes they could make along the way. And finally, there are questions to answer about the rookies on the team and what their timelines look like as the season goes on.

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City Edition Brooklyn Nets cruise past the Hawks for easy victory Nov 04, 2021

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The Brooklyn Nets, in their City Edition uniforms that were a throwback to the New Jersey days, cruised past the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Kevin Durant went nuts, putting in 32 points on 13-20 shooting. And Joe Harris had his best shooting game of the season, knocking down six triples. It was a pretty complete performance by Brooklyn who were able to really limit the Hawks in the second half. The Locked on Nets guys break it all down including some changes the Nets made to stop Trae Young, some different lineup looks they gave tonight, and much more.

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The Eastern Conference is better than advertised. Are Nets in for a long season? (80) Nov 03, 2021

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The Locked on Nets guys, Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie, are back with a lead-in to the Brooklyn Nets-Atlanta Hawks game on Wednesday. They discuss some of the particular issues the Nets might face in this game, especially what the Hawks can do on the offensive glass. That’s been a point of concern for Brooklyn this season (and last) and Atlanta is very good at it. Then they get into how improved the Eastern Conference is this season and how that could make the regular season more of a grind than expected. With some surprise teams looking very good to start the season and others already having a bunch of talent, the Nets could be in for a long one this year.

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Breaking down Nets early season with Chris Milholen of NetsDaily Nov 02, 2021

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Doug Norrie is joined by Chris Milholen of Nets Daily to discuss the early season for Brooklyn. Chris starts by giving some of his background covering the Brooklyn Nets as well as his book Basketball Without Borders: The Globalization of the NBA. Then they talk about James Harden’s early season and some of the things Chris as seen to start the year. They, of course, have to talk about the play of LaMarcus Aldridge and his contributions off the bench.

They also talk about Kyrie Irving and what Nets fans can maybe expect to play out with that situation which continues to hang around the periphery. It’s a wide-ranging conversation with Chris bringing his inside access and expertise to the podcast. Be sure to follow Chris on Twitter @CMilholenSB

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