The New Jersey Nets seem to have found a recipe for success. The recipe calls for 20 points from Deron Williams and another 20 from Marshon Brooks. The Nets are now 4-11 and all four wins have come when both players had 20 points. In last night's game, Deron Williams had a near triple double; he scored 24 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds. Marshon Brooks added 22 points of his own, a career high.
Breaking the losing streak was not as easy as it seemed, especially against an offense lead by Monta Ellis. After losing in Los Angeles to the Clippers on Monday, New Jersey had an off day Tuesday that they desperately needed. The day off seemed to charge the batteries of the Nets, especially the two guards. Kris Humphries is adapting to being the number one hated athlete as well; he scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Things may be coming together for the team destined to hit Brooklyn next season, but it will take time.
Lets not be fooled. The Nets still need help if they really want to be taken seriously. Somebody's been telling the management's plan. According to SportsIllustrated.com, New Jersey offered the Memphis Grizzlies two possible trade scenarios that would land O.J. Mayo in Newark, New Jersey. A straight up trade swapping Mayo for Nets' Anthony Marrow was one possibility. The other was Nets' guard Jordan Farmar and a draft pick in exchange for Mayo, the 3rd overall pick in the 2008 draft. Although the offense showed up last night, the Nets are still in need for a rugged, scoring, power forward, and with Mayo's role being reduced to a bench player, a deal could very well happen.
Golden State Warriors: 100
New Jersey Nets: 107
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