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<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Bostjan Nachbar had trouble getting shots in Game 2 -- three attempts in 17 minutes -- and then he had trouble hitting them in Game 3. If this is a trend, his team is in trouble, and he knows it.
The Nets forward, an offensive X-factor in virtually every one of his team's victories, went 1-for-7 on Saturday against Cleveland, so he went in search of his missing stroke yesterday. He worked with shooting coach Bob Thate for 15 minutes, and when that session ended, he admitted that his problem had less to do with mechanics than confidence.
"What bothered me is there are so many in-and-outs, that's what got me kind of messed up," said Nachbar. "Every shot I thought was good. It was right there and it bounced out. Even the layups, the one Mikki (Moore) tipped in (for an offensive goaltending call). That's why I was kind of frustrated."
He says he is not worried about it, but Nachbar knows the pressure is on him to score on a second unit that has had two weak offensive games in succession.
"I know, I know," Nachbar said. "I was happy we won (Game 3), because the bench didn't do a lot with points. I was happy the other guys had a good game, especially Jason (Kidd). He took the load off us. I know I have to bring it. It's up to me to do that, because honestly, nobody else from the bench is an offensive threat right now. I have to do better, I know."</div>
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The Nets forward, an offensive X-factor in virtually every one of his team's victories, went 1-for-7 on Saturday against Cleveland, so he went in search of his missing stroke yesterday. He worked with shooting coach Bob Thate for 15 minutes, and when that session ended, he admitted that his problem had less to do with mechanics than confidence.
"What bothered me is there are so many in-and-outs, that's what got me kind of messed up," said Nachbar. "Every shot I thought was good. It was right there and it bounced out. Even the layups, the one Mikki (Moore) tipped in (for an offensive goaltending call). That's why I was kind of frustrated."
He says he is not worried about it, but Nachbar knows the pressure is on him to score on a second unit that has had two weak offensive games in succession.
"I know, I know," Nachbar said. "I was happy we won (Game 3), because the bench didn't do a lot with points. I was happy the other guys had a good game, especially Jason (Kidd). He took the load off us. I know I have to bring it. It's up to me to do that, because honestly, nobody else from the bench is an offensive threat right now. I have to do better, I know."</div>
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