Deron Williams on the Nets' Game 7 loss to the Bulls in Brooklyn.
The Chicago Bulls looked like they were ready to eliminate Deron Williams and the Brooklyn Nets and move on to the second round of the playoffs. They're still in position to do it. Things are just
35-19 on an interim basis. The Nets were one of the NBA's busiest teams last summer. They re-signed starters Deron Williams , Brook Lopez and Gerald Wallace and traded for Atlanta Hawks All-Star Joe Johnson in hopes of being a contender
themselves as the NBA’s most capable team when it comes to willpower and tenaciousness. That can get you past Deron Williams and the Nets. It’s highly unlikely to be enough against LeBron and the Heat. 2013 NBA PLAYOFFS Reiter: No challenger
Game 1 and we kept fighting back and that's been the story of the season,'' Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. Deron Williams had 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Nets. They were trying to become the ninth NBA team to win
have clearly caught a break with the injury to Hinrich, whose absence has made things much easier for point guard Deron Williams , followed by the Bulls' illnesses. But they also appear to have a deeper roster even if Chicago was healthy, with
just about out, the Brooklyn Nets are suddenly on quite a roll. And it just might carry them to the next round. Deron Williams , Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points, and the Nets again avoided elimination, beating the short-handed
have gotten down 3-1. We feel like just as they won three games in a row, we can win three games in a row.'' Deron Williams , Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points, and the Nets again avoided elimination, beating the short-handed
Updated May 1, 2013 4:21 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls looked like they were ready to eliminate Deron Williams and the Brooklyn Nets and move on to the second round of the playoffs. They're still in position to do it. Things
Chicago 15-1 at the finish to keep this series going. Brook Lopez dominated with 28 points and 10 rebounds, and Deron Williams scored 23 and contributed 10 assists. ''Our back's against the wall right now,'' Brooklyn's Gerald Wallace