Photo: ESPN It was only a matter of time before Bojan Bogdanovic's minutes would diminish for the fading Brooklyn Nets. Bojan exploded with 17 points on six of eight shooting, which included making all five three-point attempts. Brooklyn has struggled in many areas this season. Three-point shooting has been one of their biggest issues. Bogdanovic was outstanding, yet … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 9
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Croatians Around the NBA: Week 8
By Leave a CommentPhoto: AFP Andrew Bogut looks set to miss some time after leaving Friday's game against the Bucks after just five minutes and is questionable for Wednesday night's tilt against Utah. The 7-footer underwent treatment Monday and did some non-contact stuff at practice, CSN Bay Area reports. This could be trouble for the Croatian-Australian as Andrew has a history of back … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 8
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 7
By 37 CommentsPhoto: Philadelphia.com Losses continue to mount for the hopeless Brooklyn Nets. They started off the week on a high note against the even more hopeless Philadelphia 76ers. Brooklyn won 100-91, as Bojan Bogdanovic started once again. Bojan scored ten points on four of seven shooting from the field. With rookie first-round pick Rondae Hollis-Jefferson injured, Lionel … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 7
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
By Leave a CommentPhoto: Press Herald It has been another disappointing week for the Brooklyn Nets. They started a two-game losing streak on Friday against their cross-town rivals. Bojan Bogdanovic contributed with seven points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes against the New York Knicks. In a 108-91 loss, Brooklyn allowed 42 points in the first quarter. For a Lionel Hollins team, their … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
Debate Club: Warriors or Sixers?
By 17 CommentsŽiva Istina posed a great question regarding the NBA this season. And he will be accepting friendly wagers. We'll revisit this conversation as the season winds down in April. What will be the greater number? Golden State Warriors losses? Or Philadelphia 76ers wins? The red hot defending champion Warriors have started the season 20-0 and, on … [Read more...] about Debate Club: Warriors or Sixers?
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 5
By 14 CommentsPhoto: Euro Sport For the first time this season, the Brooklyn Nets had a decent week. They went 2-2 compared to not winning a game or losing three out of four games. It started off rough against Oklahoma City in a 110-99 defeat. Bojan Bogdanovic contributed with four points on two of six shooting in 22 minutes of action. It was a lackluster game for the second year … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 5
Rudež: “Olympics Were Our Pinnacle”
By 9 CommentsCroatia international and Minnesota Timberwolf Damjan Rudež discusses what the absence of Croatia at the 2016 Olympics meant to him as well as the current state of Croatian basketball in the NBA. Rudež did not come off the bench in Minnesota's 107-99 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Rudež: “Olympics Were Our Pinnacle”
Croatians Around the NBA: Week Four
By 6 CommentsPhoto: AP The Golden State Warriors continue to steamroll past the competition after going 16-0 to start the season, following a 111-77 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Warriors center Andrew Bogut started and played 20 minutes, registering eight points and seven rebounds in the record win. Bogut has regained his starting position and is averaging seven … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week Four
Croatians Around The NBA: Week Three
By 1 CommentPhoto: AP Andrew Bogut is inching his way closer into the Golden State Warriors starting lineup after putting on an impressive performance in limited time off the bench this week. The Croatian-Australian center held Marc Gasol to 6-15 shooting and picked up seven rebounds in 15 minutes of action against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The next night in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week Three