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Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell stamped himself a more-than-worthy All-Star Wednesday night in Cleveland, pouring in 24 of his game-high 36 points during three exhilarating overtime periods. (AP Photo by Tony Dejak)

Russell flashes All-Star form in 3-OT thriller

February 14 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

D’Angelo Russell managed just two points in the first half and...

Sports

Robin Lehner stopped 19 shots Tuesday night in Buffalo, but Johan Larsson’s third-period shot slithered through his legs and into the net during the Islanders’ 3-1 loss to the Sabres.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Identity crisis costs Islanders in Buffalo

February 13 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Head coach Barry Trotz and veteran forward Matt Martin both thought the...

Sports

The loss of reserve guard Spencer Dinwiddie has sent the Nets into their worst stretch since a season-high eight-game losing streak from Nov. 23-Jan. 5.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Slumping Nets in dire need of ‘break’

February 12 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

The Nets have overcome so much during this surprising bounce-back season...

Sports

Cyclones

The loss of reserve guard Spencer Dinwiddie has sent the Nets into their worst stretch since a season-high eight-game losing streak from Nov. 23-Jan. 5.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Slumping Nets in dire need of ‘break’

February 12 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

The Nets have overcome so much during this surprising bounce-back season...

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Antti Niemi, left, reacts as New York Islanders center Valtteri Filppula (51) celebrates after scoring a goal with his teammates in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in New York. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

Armia lifts Canadiens past Islanders 4-3 in shootout

November 6 | By Vin A. Cherwoo Associated Press

After his team’s first four skaters in the shootout couldn...

Islanders

Robin Lehner stopped 19 shots Tuesday night in Buffalo, but Johan Larsson’s third-period shot slithered through his legs and into the net during the Islanders’ 3-1 loss to the Sabres.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Identity crisis costs Islanders in Buffalo

February 13 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Head coach Barry Trotz and veteran forward Matt Martin both thought the...

Isles head coach Barry Trotz was left to lament what could have been after an offside penalty cost his team a go-ahead goal in the third period of New York’s 3-1 loss in Boston Tuesday night.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Costly call ends Islanders’ points streak

February 6 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

In a showdown between two of the stingiest teams in the NHL...

Nets

Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell stamped himself a more-than-worthy All-Star Wednesday night in Cleveland, pouring in 24 of his game-high 36 points during three exhilarating overtime periods. (AP Photo by Tony Dejak)

Russell flashes All-Star form in 3-OT thriller

February 14 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

D’Angelo Russell managed just two points in the first half and...

The loss of reserve guard Spencer Dinwiddie has sent the Nets into their worst stretch since a season-high eight-game losing streak from Nov. 23-Jan. 5.(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Slumping Nets in dire need of ‘break’

February 12 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

The Nets have overcome so much during this surprising bounce-back season...

Brooklyn Today

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