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Brooklyn Nets: 5 Games To Watch This Season

By Bradley Popkin

Apr 9, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) huddles up with teammates against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) huddles up with teammates against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 10, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) drives up between Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) and guard Shaun Livingston (14) during the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) drives up between Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) and guard Shaun Livingston (14) during the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland At Brooklyn Dec. 8

LeBron James makes his first appearance at the Barclays Center back as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers the second week of December. James hasn’t had the much success, in terms of team record against Brooklyn, but individually it’s a whole different story.

Bron-Bron averaged 28 points, seven boards and six assists against the Nets last season. It will take much more team defense to slow down King James after the losses of Pierce and Livingston, not to mention the supporting cast of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. One would imagine Jack would take Kyrie, Joe Johnson would check LeBron and a combination of Mirza Teletovic and Mason Plumlee would defend Love.

I see Brook Lopez as the Nets’ only notable offensive performer here, having a field day in his individual matchups.

With that being said, I won’t count Brooklyn out but don’t expect a thoroughly competitive affair when these two teams get together.

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