The Nets (26-16) have now won three in a row, and improved to 12-2 under interim coach P.J. Carlesimo, 16-0 overall against sub-.500 teams (at time of game played). They trail the Knicks by a half game for the Atlantic Division lead.
Brooklyn didn’t play well by any means, but overcame a 6-for-20 3-point shooting performance and 14 turnovers to come away with the win. The Nets out-rebounded the Timberwolves, 45-37.
BROOK-LYN: Brook Lopez, who will find out if he’s named to his first All-Star team as a reserve on Thursday night, posted another fine line: 22 points, seven rebounds and two blocks on 10-for-16 shooting. Lopez hit his first four shots en route to 10 first-quarter points.
BROOKLYN’S BACKCOURT: Deron Williams stuffed the stat sheet to the tune of 18 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three steals, while Joe Johnson chipped in 18 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
They've become one team you would never think of coming in strong trying to win the title of being NBA Champions.
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