Day: January 6, 2021

Nets see defense improve as Jarrett Allen, Bruce Brown step up against JazzNets see defense improve as Jarrett Allen, Bruce Brown step up against Jazz

Defense remains a work in progress for the Nets, but Tuesday’s 130-96 win over the Utah Jazz was a big first step. Among a starting five that never did so much as practice together in the lineup, center Jarrett Allen and shooting guard Bruce Brown made major differences.

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The Putback with Ian Begley: Jerry Ferrara believes the Knicks can make the playoffs this season under ThibodeauThe Putback with Ian Begley: Jerry Ferrara believes the Knicks can make the playoffs this season under Thibodeau

On this week's episode of The Putback with Ian Begely, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley and Chris Williamson welcome life-long Knicks fan & actor Jerry Ferrara. The guys cover a wide range of topics including Julius Randle's All-Star caliber start to the season, which 90's Knicks player Immanuel Quickley reminds Jerry of, how his role in Power made him popular among some A-list NBA talent and when he expects Tom Thibodeau to lead the Knicks to the playoffs. Ian responds to the discourse on Twitter around RJ Barrett saying the Knicks have an advantage with no fans in MSG this season and also offers up a connection between the Knicks and Kings that could help pique interest in want-away Marvin Bagley. All that and more on this week’s episode of The Putback with Ian Begley.

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