Joe Johnson Starts For Nets In Game 3 Vs. Bulls
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson is in the starting lineup for Thursday night's playoff game against the Chicago Bulls despite a nagging left foot injury.
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Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson is in the starting lineup for Thursday night's playoff game against the Chicago Bulls despite a nagging left foot injury.
King's deal was set to expire at the end of the 2012-13 NBA season. The Nets have greatly improved under King's watch and were able to lock down the number four seed after a 49-33 regular season.
Joakim Noah feels like he's running on needles and Joe Johnson can probably sympathize.
"It's sore, but there's no excuse," the Nets guard said Wednesday. "I have to find a way to get through it."
When the series shifts to Chicago for Game 3 on Thursday, all eyes will be on Williams, who will have not only the ball but the entire complexion of the series in his hands.
Pockets of empty seats at the Barclays Center. A healthy contingent of fans clad in the opponent's colors. Was there supposed to be a playoff game in Brooklyn last night?
Carlos Boozer had 13 points and 12 rebounds, Joakim Noah gutted his way through a foot injury to make three fourth-quarter baskets, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Nets 90-82 on Monday night to even their first-round series at one game apiece.
Kobe Bryant is smarter than this, but he just doesn't get it. Hopefully he will now.
"Now they probably feel like they've got their back against the wall and that's how we've got to play," Deron Williams said.
Photos of the Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA playoffs Round 1 series.
The Brooklyn Nets certainly made the most of their first impression. The organization made sure to empty the playbook to christen the Barclays Center's first-ever NBA playoff game.
Williams scored 22 points, Lopez had 21 and the Nets ripped apart the Bulls' vaunted defense with a spectacular second quarter, when they made 16 of 20 shots.
Knicks were without starting guard Pablo Prigioni in their playoff opener, going with rookie Chris Copeland against the Boston Celtics.
Brett Yormark says the doors at Barclays Center will open early for ticket-holders Saturday as security around the city remains tight in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Check out the cheerleaders and dancers from the final week of the NBA season.
The Red Wings dropped their second straight.
Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith's goal in overtime as part of a five-point game.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf sat out after spraining an ankle during the morning shootaround.
New Jersey denied three Wild power plays to extend its streak of penalty kills to 21.
Justin Fields got the first-team reps in drills during Wednesday's practice, but Aaron Glenn is keeping the decision under wraps.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Cody Glass and Brenden Dillon also scored for New Jersey, and Jake Allen had 23 saves.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
The countdown is on to Election Day in NYC, as voters prepare to choose between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa for mayor.
Early voting starts on Saturday, Oct. 25 for the NYC mayor election between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
New York is the most expensive state for car insurance, according to Bankrate.
The department said a sergeant and four officers have been suspended without pay for 30 days.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
This state of the art school on Market Street features world class facilities and world class teachers leading a student body that's eager to learn.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back for our fourth season live from Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey.
Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb were fatally shot by Semanchik's ex-boyfriend at her Franklin Township home in August, police say.
The 11-year-old, 8-pound, Shih Tzu was killed over the weekend in Ho-Ho-Kus, prompting a growing concern with Halloween approaching.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Officials say the driver was drunk and high when he sideswiped a police officer, sending his squad car into a ravine.
Some constituents are outraged about the clemency order that freed disgraced former Rep. George Santos Friday.
The countdown is on to Election Day in NYC, as voters prepare to choose between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa for mayor.
Early voting starts on Saturday, Oct. 25 for the NYC mayor election between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by the Justice Department in October on bank fraud charges.
Lawyers for Letitia James also say they'll ask a judge to toss out the criminal case against her, arguing the Trump-appointed prosecutor is serving in the role unlawfully.
New Jersey will elect a new governor in less than two weeks and the candidates couldn't be further apart on their vision for the Garden State.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
The Red Wings dropped their second straight.
Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith's goal in overtime as part of a five-point game.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf sat out after spraining an ankle during the morning shootaround.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
It was supposed to be a week full of excitement for the NBA as it tipped off a new season. But instead a player and coach at the center of two criminal cases targeting online sports betting and poker games involving the mafia. Some of those poker games happening here in New York and prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing. Criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the legal fallout.
Thank you to Newark Tech for a great Class Act morning in Essex County, New Jersey.
The school has an ambulance simulator, the only one of its kind at a high school in New Jersey and the gold standard of hands-on learning. The automotive and engineering robotics departments are also massively popular for carpentry and welding.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is highlighting the school's academic programs, but we can't forget about the athletics, too.
Principal Dr. Jenabu C. Williams tells Chris Wragge the community pitched in to help get the students to school early for the special day.
