Veterans DeMarre Carroll and Ed Davis have had a tremendous impact on the Nets recently. Carroll has returned to his 2017 form, and Ed Davis has been huge in the rebounding game.

DeMarre Carroll is averaging 16.8 points per game over the last 5 games. Carroll had the best season of his career with the Nets last season when he averaged 13.5 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game on 41.4% shooting. Carroll has really hurt opponents with his three point shot lately, as he shot 5-7 from three in the Nets win over the Grizzlies on Friday night. Carroll missed the first couple of games the season due to offseason ankle surgery, and he took time to get back to playing like himself. Carroll is rolling now, and is one of the most important bench players on this Nets team. Veteran Ed Davis has been huge for the Nets throughout the entirety of the year. Davis was signed to a 1 year $4.4 million dollar contract in the offseason, in a contract that is turning out to be a huge bargain. Davis is one of the best rebounders in the entire NBA. Davis is averaging 8.4 rebounds per game in just 18 minutes per game. Davis has reached double digit rebounds in 2 of the past 3 games, and is always active on the glass. Ed is also a great defender, as he locks down the opposing teams backup center. Ed is not a great scorer (just 5.6 points per game) but he can hit shots in the paint when he gets his opportunity. Davis has the highest +/- on the Nets this season. Lastly, veteran Jared Dudley is proving much needed leadership for this young Nets team. Dudley has taken a coach like role for this team and makes in impact on the court, not in the stat sheet. All 3 veterans will need to continue their play to guide the Nets to the playoffs.

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