Nets' Johnson: Mood ahead of Game 3 is one of 'desperation'
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After eking out a one-point Game 7 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their opening-round series, the Brooklyn Nets have been thoroughly outclassed by the Miami Heat through two games of the second round.
Heading into Game 3 on Saturday night at the Barclays Center, the Nets have been outscored 201-168 while Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Deron Williams have combined for just 42 points.
In what's best described as a must-win game, Nets forward Joe Johnson summed up the mentality of the teams locker room: "Desperation."
| Games 1 & 2 | Brooklyn | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 168 | 201 |
| Starters Scoring | 96 | 139 |
| Bench Scoring | 72 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 75 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 18 |
| Assists | 30 | 39 |
| FG % | 44.5 | 53.1 |
| 3PT % | 37.5 | 40.4 |
| FT % | 58 | 82.3 |