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
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
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 1
By 1 CommentPhoto: AFP Andrew Bogut opened up the 2015-16 NBA season with another injury. The Australian born Croatian bumped heads with the New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham at the 7 minute mark of the third quarter on Tuesday night in Oakland. Bogut went to the locker room after the play and did not return as the 7 footer finished the match with 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 1
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 28
By 3 CommentsCary Edmondson- USA Today Sports After seeing his minutes reduced in game one, many believed that Andrew Bogut wouldn't be much of a factor in this series. Both teams seemed more comfortable in playing with smaller lineups and fast paced, especially when Dwight Howard was injured. Howard recovered quickly and that meant Bogut was going to be relied on heavily. That … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 28
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 27
By 8 CommentsKyle Terada- USA Today Sports After what was supposed to be a hard fought series, the Warriors' creativity and depth propelled them into the conference finals. Golden State was going to be tested in the second round by Memphis. It took solid interior defensive play and better passing to break down the Grizzlies stout frontline. In a pivotal game five, Golden State … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 27
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 26
By 3 CommentsFox Sports Australia The Western Conference semifinals has been competitive as expected. Golden State has struggled to shoot through various stages of this series. Without being able to get out in transition consistently, they are being forced to play extensively as a half-court offense. That was proven in game three from a 99-89 loss in Memphis. They shot six for … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 26