The Indiana Pacers are the most suffocating defensive squad in the NBA, but that still doesn't excuse the complete lack of execution that the Brooklyn Nets displayed down the stretch. In a 96-91 loss that pushed the Pacers to a perfect 7-0, Brooklyn looked confused, discombobulated and staggeringly inept.
It's a strange spot for a team with this much talent to find itself in, and Lenn Robbins of BrooklynNets.com writes, "Six games into the season is no time to panic. It is enough time to be concerned."
Brook Lopez is arguably the best offensive center in basketball, and he's a master of those mid-range shots only a seven-footer can hit while also making his impact felt on the interior. Joe Johnson has thrived in clutch moments for years, boasting a stellar isolation game and a nice shot from the outside. Deron Williams is a dynamic point guard capable of both scoring and facilitating at a high level.
And that was the collection of talent in the Barclays Center before the addition of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, each of whom has an elite skill on the more glamorous end of the court.
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