After that horrible season opener the Nets needed to just put that game in the back of their minds and move on; and that's exactly what they did. Brooklyn started the game off very strong pushing their lead up to 14 at one point.
But of course, with the Nets, no lead is safe. As was the case tonight. The Nets had a few nice runs of their own but also surrendered some to Detroit as well as the Pistons took the lead early in the fourth quarter but then, the Nets savior caught fire.
Joe Johnson did his usual tricks in the fourth quarter at one point scoring nine straight Brooklyn points. He saved the Nets from totally blowing this game. That's why Kevin Garnett gave him the nickname "Joe Jesus".
Johnson ended up finishing with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists on 14/23 shooting. If it wasn't for Joe, the Nets would be 0/2, but he wasn't the only bright spot of the game.
Kevin Garnett easily had his best game as a Brooklyn Net, racking up 18 points and 14 rebounds. For a 38 year old, that isn't too bad. Garnett also played 35 minutes, which if Jason Kidd was still the coach he wouldn't of come close to that mark.
Deron Williams also chipped in with 15 points and 6 assists and Mirza Teletovic added 12 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.
Next up for the Nets will be their home opener Monday night against the Durant-less and Westbrook-less Oklahoma City Thunder.
Final Score: 102-90 NETS
Most Disappointing Stat of the Game: NONE
Promising Stat of the Game: Outrebounding the Pistons 48-41
Scariest Moment of the Game: NONE
Best Moment of the Game: Joe's fourth quarter performance
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