Brooklyn PG Shane Larkin earned the start as he scored 10 points in 29 minutes but Brooklyn fell short to Boston 109-105. Brooklyn’s high man was emerging PF Thaddeus Young, who scored 19 points and grabbed 8 boards while fellow PF Thomas Robinson, the journeyman who has circulated around multiple teams to secure a roster spot, scored 2 points but was productive on the glass as he grabbed 12 rebounds. Brooklyn C Brook Lopez, after battling many injuries, scored 12 points and 5 rebounds and looked solid as the leader of this emerging contending team.
Boston played with confidence like they did out in Europe against Milan and Madrid. Newly signed PF Amir Johnson showed his up and down potential last night at the Barclays Center and scored 19 points along with securing 6 rebounds in the fist win in America. Versatile swingman Jae Crowder was contributing as always after receiving the 5 year 35 million dollar extension in the offseason with 11 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. The Marquette product was the unsung player for Boston last year after acquiring him in the Rondo trade from Dallas. Isaiah Thomas is the player critics will be watching for the Sixth Man Award as he dropped 17 points to go along with 9 assists which was very close to a double double. Thomas could have many double doubles with the way he comes off the bench and is a difference maker on the court. Shooting phenom R.J. Hunter can also be the difference maker during clutch situations along with Thomas. The Georgia State star was critically acclaimed as one of the deadliest shooters in college hoops. The potential is there people! We have the tools to go deep into the playoffs.
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