The 2011-12 New Jersey Nets season was their 45th and final season in New Jersey before relocating to Brooklyn. The team ended the lockout-shortened season with a disappointing 22-44 record, placing them 5th in the Atlantic Division and out of playoff contention. Under head coach Avery Johnson, the Nets struggled with consistency and injuries throughout the season.
Key players included Deron Williams, who led the team with averages of 21.0 points and 8.7 assists per game, and Kris Humphries, who contributed significantly with 13.8 points and 11.0 rebounds per game. Despite their efforts, the team lacked depth and struggled defensively, ranking 29th in the league in defensive rating. The season was also marked by the trade of Mehmet Okur and Shawne Williams to the Portland Trail Blazers for Gerald Wallace, a move aimed at bolstering the roster for their upcoming Brooklyn transition.
- Regular Season Record: 22-44
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
New Jersey Nets Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
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Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
Deron Williams | 55 | 21.0 | 3.3 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 33.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Brook Lopez | 5 | 19.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Gerald Wallace | 16 | 15.2 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 38.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Kris Humphries | 62 | 13.8 | 11.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Gerald Green | 31 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 39.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
MarShon Brooks | 56 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 31.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Anthony Morrow | 62 | 12.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 37.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jordan Farmar | 39 | 10.4 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 44.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Mehmet Okur | 17 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 31.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Armon Johnson | 8 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Sundiata Gaines | 57 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 34.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Damion James | 7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Shelden Williams | 58 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jordan Williams | 43 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Shawne Williams | 25 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 24.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Johan Petro | 59 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Keith Bogans | 5 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
DeShawn Stevenson | 51 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 28.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Andre Emmett | 6 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Larry Owens | 7 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jerry Smith | 5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dennis Horner | 8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |

New Jersey Nets 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the New Jersey Nets.
Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
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Dec 26, 2011 | @ Washington Wizards | W 90-84 | |
Dec 27, 2011 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 106-70 | |
Dec 29, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | L 94-78 | |
Dec 30, 2011 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 105-98 | |
Jan 01, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-82 | |
Jan 02, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-94 | |
Jan 04, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 89-70 | |
Jan 06, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 97-85 | |
Jan 07, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 101-90 | |
Jan 09, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 106-101 | |
Jan 11, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-115 | |
Jan 13, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 110-103 | |
Jan 14, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 107-94 | |
Jan 16, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-91 | |
Jan 18, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-100 | |
Jan 21, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 84-74 | |
Jan 22, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 97-87 | |
Jan 23, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 110-95 | |
Jan 25, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 97-90 | |
Jan 27, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-96 | |
Jan 29, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 94-73 | |
Jan 31, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 106-99 | |
Feb 01, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-96 | |
Feb 03, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-105 | |
Feb 04, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-92 | |
Feb 06, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-87 | |
Feb 08, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 99-92 | |
Feb 10, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-92 | |
Feb 11, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-89 | |
Feb 15, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-100 | |
Feb 16, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 93-88 | |
Feb 18, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 97-85 | |
Feb 19, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-85 | |
Feb 20, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | W 100-92 | |
Feb 22, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-91 | |
Feb 28, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 93-92 | |
Mar 02, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-94 | |
Mar 04, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-101 | |
Mar 06, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 108-78 | |
Mar 07, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-100 | |
Mar 09, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 83-74 | |
Mar 10, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-106 | |
Mar 12, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-99 | |
Mar 14, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 98-84 | |
Mar 16, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 86-70 | |
Mar 17, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-94 | |
Mar 19, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-100 | |
Mar 21, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-89 | |
Mar 23, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-84 | |
Mar 24, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-89 | |
Mar 26, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-84 | |
Mar 28, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-84 | |
Mar 30, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 102-100 | |
Mar 31, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 111-99 | |
Apr 03, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 91-87 | |
Apr 04, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-88 | |
Apr 06, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-98 | |
Apr 08, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-117 | |
Apr 10, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-88 | |
Apr 13, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-89 | |
Apr 14, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 94-82 | |
Apr 16, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 101-98 | |
Apr 18, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-95 | |
Apr 21, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-95 | |
Apr 23, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-87 | |
Apr 26, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-67 |