“Jason Kidd told the media at practice that Andrei Kirilenko, who has missed the last six games due to an ankle injury, will return on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons.
“The Nets are 3-3 without Kirilenko in the lineup since he injured himself against the Dallas Mavericks. Previously, the Nets said that he was targeting a return of “midweek,” of this week.
“Kidd also confirmed that Kevin Garnett will not play against the Pistons, which was expected since the Nets are targeting his return on April 8th or 9th when the team heads to Florida to take on the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. In fact, Kidd said KG will travel with the team and Kirilenko said the two victims of back spasms worked out together Thursday.”– NetsDaily
AK hasn’t played in the Nets’ last six games and Brooklyn’s defense has clearly suffered as a result, leading to losses against the Pelicans, Bobcats, and Knicks, three teams the Nets should be able to easily beat. His return to the fold is news the team needs badly.
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