Deron Williams’ double-double not enough as Spurs win 106-96..
Written by The Go-To-Man Mattie T. on February 26, 2011
Deron Williams showed some promise in his Nets debut on Friday evening, but it couldn’t dethrone the team with the NBA’s best record.
The San Antonio Spurs improved to 27-2 at home with a 106-96 win over the New Jersey Nets, but needed a big second half to do so.
The Nets actually led 54-53 at halftime, but a big 35-18 third quarter edge by the Spurs helped them remain undefeated at home this season against Eastern Conference opponents (10-0).
Williams scored 14 points & had 12 assists in his first game as a Net, which even prompted owner Mikhail Prokhorov to delay a scheduled Vancouver ski trip so he could watch his new franchise point guard in person.
Williams & Prokhorov are expected to meet soon during New Jersey’s upcoming trip to London on March 4th for a two-game series against the Toronto Raptors, as the two sides will discuss extending Williams’ contract beyond 2012.
