If only the Nets played in the NHL — the National Horseshoes League.
But unfortunately for them, they play neither horseshoes nor hand grenades. They reside in the NBA where being close usually is nice but results in defeats. So despite the positive vibes collected from another commendable, but losing, effort Wednesday at Oklahoma City, the Nets now are 3-12. Plus, they go to Cleveland on Saturday to play an angry LeBron James and other assorted Cavaliers.
To quote Bill Parcells, “You are what your record says you are.