The Official 2016-2017 Brooklyn Nets Season Watch Thread (20-62, #1)

[danglertx]

The question is, has a team that was actually trying to win ever been this bad?  I don't think so.  They really can't even blame it on injuries this year. 

[colincb]

The question is, has a team that was actually trying to win ever been this bad?  I don't think so.  They really can't even blame it on injuries this year.

There have been worse teams if that's what you're asking. CHA in 2011-12 had the worst winning percentage of all-time, had a the worst record by 14 games over the next worst team, and had a net margin of -13.9 points. The 1973 Sixers were notoriously bad too.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

The question is, has a team that was actually trying to win ever been this bad?  I don't think so.  They really can't even blame it on injuries this year.

There have been worse teams if that's what you're asking. CHA in 2011-12 had the worst winning percentage of all-time, had a the worst record by 14 games over the next worst team, and had a net margin of -13.9 points. The 1973 Sixers were notoriously bad too.

You forgot the bold part. They are asking if there are other teams who were trying to win with no reason to tank that was as bad as they are. BKN has no reason whatsoever to try and lose but they find a way. If Sacto had the team they fielded tonight, the entire season (chemistry), they would probably beat BKN. They weren't far off tonight.

I have questioned many times this season why BKN looked as if the players and organization were trying to lose on purpose. I swear when they lose it's because they seem to find any and every way to snatch a loss from the jaws of victory. It's baffling at times.

[TheSundanceKid]

See now, this is where I'm gonna miss LarBrd33. A Brooklyn win just isn't the same without him. Hope you come back soon brother..

I'm at the point where I find it difficult to cheer a Brooklyn loss (at least publicly). It's just such a wreck at the moment, you kinda have to feel bad for them

[A Future of Stevens]

See now, this is where I'm gonna miss LarBrd33. A Brooklyn win just isn't the same without him. Hope you come back soon brother..

I'm at the point where I find it difficult to cheer a Brooklyn loss (at least publicly). It's just such a wreck at the moment, you kinda have to feel bad for them

I miss his subtle reminder that it isn't too late for BRK to go on a run and make the playoffs, regardless of how miniscule the odds

Come back Lar haha.

[hwangjini_1]

Ho hum. Nets lost again.

This is getting embarrassing. Can the NBA simply forfeit the remaining games for them and save everyone some time?

[Ogaju]

Ho hum. Nets lost again.

This is getting embarrassing. Can the NBA simply forfeit the remaining games for them and save everyone some time?

what would we do with this thread? Who did they play or should I say who did they not play against tonight.

[saltlover]

Ho hum. Nets lost again.

This is getting embarrassing. Can the NBA simply forfeit the remaining games for them and save everyone some time?

what would we do with this thread? Who did they play or should I say who did they not play against tonight.

They played Atlanta relatively close, actually.

[Ogaju]

Thanks..

Game over in Atlanta, Celtics win.

[mef730]

The magic number is 12!

Mike

[Royrebirth]

I think they're actually very much improved with Lin in the lineup...

[SCeltic34]

It's comical that after Brooklyn's win over Memphis the other night nobody even cares.  Shows how fortunate we are because we don't even have to stress over whether Brooklyn will leapfrog anyone, even with about 20 games left to go.

I have a strange feeling that Danny is going to package the 2018 Nets pick for a great trade coming up.  Just a hunch.

[libermaniac]

It's comical that after Brooklyn's win over Memphis the other night nobody even cares.  Shows how fortunate we are because we don't even have to stress over whether Brooklyn will leapfrog anyone, even with about 20 games left to go.

I miss this thread!   But, I'll take the lack of stress.

[mef730]

I think they're actually very much improved with Lin in the lineup...

Sadly, you seem to be correct, even though the sample size is quite small. It looks like they're going to get quite the challenge from Sacramento next year.

Mike

[Emmette Bryant]

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