The Nets are rolling — and the Raptors weren’t even a speed bump Friday night.
They dominated the Raptors before a sellout crowd of 17,732 at Barclays Center, in an authoritative 114-105 beating on both ends of the court that was far more lopsided than the final score might suggest. “I think the first part is we’ve tried to take advantage of the guys just being at home, sleeping in your own bed and resting,” coach Jacque Vaughn, who is 11-6 since replacing Steve Nash, and 9-4 since having the interim tag removed, said before the game.
Their defense led the way, sparking a 15-0 first-quarter blitz that turned a nine-point lead into a 22-point cushion. The Nets led by as many as 36. The ball was popping and swinging from side to side as the Nets produced 27 assists and .537 shooting, with all five starters in double-figures. And the worst rebounding team in the league actually boxed out and held their own on the glass against the Raptors. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
They reeled off 15 unanswered points. The Nets shot 6-for-7 from the floor. The run fittingly was capped by Warren, when his pump fake and 14-foot baseline pull-up put them ahead 32-10.
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