The Nets lost to the Knicks tonight 100-86, but it didn't even feel that close — the Knicks just killed the Nets across the board, taking a 2-1 lead in the season series. If you want a quick representation of how the game felt for the Nets, look no further than these two GIFs.
First, we have star center Brook Lopez airballing a barely contested hook shot from the paint.
Second, we have small forward Gerald Wallace, one of the Nets' most tenacious and well-rounded players, spinning into the paint and... airballing a one-handed put.
Things got so rough that the MSG crowd taunted the Nets with their own signature cheer. You can hear it below: "Brooooklyn, Broooooklyn."
After starting the season 14-7, the NBA's newest franchise is 2-8 in the month of December. And of course, the voices are beginning to call out on Twitter to fire Nets coach Avery Johnson, including this guy, who, uh, started a change.org petition (???) to make it happen. (This is the type of thing that change.org was created for, right?)
Anyone that wants Avery fired, please repost this link. #FireAvery https://t.co/aFvzVbZf
Anyone that wants Avery fired, please repost this link. #FireAvery https://t.co/aFvzVbZf-- Mike King