Peter Sblendorio

The Nets acquired Julius Randle to be the tone-setter for a new era of Brooklyn basketball, so it was only fitting that the veteran power forward took the first shot of their season.

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets acquired Julius Randle to be the tone-setter for a new era of Brooklyn basketball, so it was only fitting that the veteran power forward took the first shot of their season.

NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets acquired Julius Randle to be the tone-setter for a new era of Brooklyn basketball, so it was only fitting that the veteran power forward took the first shot of their season. On Wednesday night’s opening possession, Randle sized up Charlotte Hornets forward Naz Reid, took two dribbles to his left, then drilled a contested turnaround jumper from the free-throw line. ...

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