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Nolan Traore and E.J. Liddell combine for 47 as Long Island Nets win, 125-106
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On the back of Nolan Traore’s best G League performance and a dominant debut from Brooklyn’s two-way, EJ Liddell, the Long Island Nets defeated the Delaware Blue Coats Friday night in Wilmington, 125-106.
Traore, the 6’5” French point guard taken at No. 19 in the Draft, finished with a career high in the G League with 30 points. It was his best game of the 10 he’s played for Long Island. He connected on 10 of his 13 shots, including dropping four of five from beyond the arc…
WHAT A NIGHT FOR TRAORE!! The @BrooklynNets first round pick notched a CAREER-HIGH 30 PTS to secure the @LongIslandNets Wpic.twitter.com/XTvWbXWUSI
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 6, 2025
In the first half, Traore was perfect, 5-of-5, including 3-of 3 from long-range…
Perfect first quarter for Nolan
13 PTS
5-5 FG
3-3 3PT pic.twitter.com/d5gJkaheLr
— Long Island Nets (@LongIslandNets) December 6, 2025
Traore has also picked up his game in other departments, finishing Friday night’s game with six assists and four rebounds. He also made strides in his biggest issue: protecting the ball. Traore, who at times has looked like a turnover machine, had only two in this one, less than half the 4.3 he’s averaged in 10 G League games.
Traore plays very physically, relying on his speed. He’s quick, and oftentimes that can be a good thing; however, if you’re turnover-prone, it can be quite the opposite. In five of those 10 games, he registered five or more. So, overall, Friday’s game was a very positive step in his development.
The 30 points Traore registered Friday was his second big game in Long Island’s last six. On November 26, he had 28 points and nine assists. In the six games since, Traore has averaged 19.0 points and shot 47.5% from deep.
From one piece of this team’s future to another, EJ Liddell make his Long Island debut in this one. After spending more time than not on the bench in Brooklyn, the 6’6” wing who turns 25 next week, finally got his chance. For Liddell, this had to seen as a statement game.
The Ohio State product finished with 17 points, connecting on 5-of-10 shot attempts, including two of his four attempts from deep. He added 11 rebounds in his first game on Long Island, giving him a double-double in his first career G League game.
Double-Double Debut for E.J. Liddellpic.twitter.com/pUGZVnrPGu
— Long Island Nets (@LongIslandNets) December 6, 2025
One of the most fun things to watch about Liddell’s game is his ability to block the ball. He picked up a game-leading three blocks in this one, making a statement with every one. He even had a steal to his credit, showing his ability as ballhawk. This was a game that acts as a reminder for everyone watching Liddell, while is not one of the Flatbush 5, don’t sleep on him.
Tyson Etienne, the Nets other two-way, also made his debut with the Long Island Nets this season in this one. Like Liddell with 17 points, picking up five rebounds, and one assist. Knowing what we know about Etienne, he’s sure to turn it up the more games he gets under his belt playing real minutes, but this was a very solid showing.
Nate Williams had another stellar shooting performance, connecting on nine of his 14 shots for 22 points. He also had seven rebounds and four assists along with a steal and one block.
Finally, Trevon Scott also continued to play well, finishing with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Yuri Collins had eight assists. With this performance, Collins has now picked up at least four assists in 57 consecutive games,the fifth-longest such streak in NBA G League history…
Yuri Collins has recorded 4+ assists in 57 consecutive games
Collins passes JD Davison for the fifth-longest such streak in NBA G League history (combined Tip-Off Tournament and Regular Season) pic.twitter.com/ZsnsVl7fHA
— Long Island Nets (@LongIslandNets) December 6, 2025Next Up
The Long Island Nets (4-6) waste little time as they return to the court tomorrow night, Saturday, for a rematch with the Delaware Blue Coats in Delaware. The game tips off at 6:00 p.m. EST and can be watched on the NBA G League and Long Island Nets respective websites, or Philly 57 if you’re local to Philadelphia.
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