New Jersey Nets Lose 17th Straight Game!
The New Jersey Nets are the only winless team in the NBA to date and have now tied the NBA record for the worst start of the season after losing the reigning champs Los Angeles Lakers, 106-87. They stand to break that record in their next game if they lose their 18th consecutive game against the Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas Mavericks on December 2.
Prior to the game, the Nets have already fired head coach Lawrence Frank who curiously debuted and led the team to 13 wins in his maiden season in 2004. Assistant coach Tom Barisse took over in their game against the Lakers but the outcome was still the same.
Coaches like Mike D’ Antoni shared that the job was suicide from the start. With the departure of big names such as Jason Kidd, Kenyon Martin, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson, the Nets were left with not-so marquee players like Rafer Alston, Devin Harris and rising star Courtney Lee. New Jersey is currently tied with the 88-89 Miami Heat and the 1999 LA Clippers for the worst start in a season. They stand to break that distinction this December 2, a tag that no team or player definitely wants to be included in. Here’s wishing the New Jersey Nets luck against the Mavs!
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