Hoping to snatch the title from them are a number of chasing packs in the likes of Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics (both teams having a fully fit team), Orlando Magic (Vince Carter is showing his worth), and of course not to discount Cleveland Cavaliers (although we have yet to see the fruits with the addition of Big Shaq).
But I am going to focus on the worst team in the NBA right now - New Jeer-zzz Nets... I mean New Jersey Nets.
As of 1 Dec 09, the Nets are 0-17 to start the season which tied the worst ever start in NBA history set by Miami Heat in 1988-89. Although the 88-89 Heat team went on to finish the season at 15-67, this current Nets team is seriously threatening to break the worst NBA Record of 9-73 set by Philadelphia 76ers way back in 72-73 season. (76ers of 72-73 started the season at 1-16.)
Yes, Nets management and fans can blame it on the fact that half of the team are down or struggling with injuries but the prospect does not look good. Their next match is up against Dallas Mavericks who is at 13-5. Ironically they have to stop Jason Kidd who is their former captain from dishing out the assists to Big Dirk.
Can the current thin and young squad finally win to prevent setting a new record? I don't think so. The facts said so.
1) Nets lost 6 of their 7 pre-season games. Winning only the last warm-up game against 76ers.
2) Nets lost 11 of their 17 games by double digits, as much as by 28 points against the Nuggets.
3) Their closest games are against Heat (lost by 1), the Wolves (lost by 2), 76ers (lost twice by 3) and all 3 opposing teams are not starting well to their season.
4) Lost all against their closest rivals for worst record this season (Wolves 2-15, Knicks 4-14, 76ers (lost twice) 5-13)
How the Nets fans must be wishing for their former stars still be in the team... ... Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter, Kenyon Martins.
Will this awful run ever end? God Knows. For us, we have to wait and see... ...
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