“We’ve had a really tough year, on a lot of levels. The Jason Kidd situation made things difficult”
This doesn’t exactly constitute news, other than the fact that Rod Thorn has decided to finally muzzle all coach-haters and speculators of Blogistan. via Newark Star-Ledger
Amare Stoudemire had 33 points and 15 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns moved into a first-place tie with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pacific Division with a 110-104 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night.
Leandro Barbosa added 21 points, Shaquille O’Neal had 17 points and seven rebounds and Steve Nash chipped in with 10 points and 11 assists as the Suns won their second game in two nights and their ninth in 11 games.
The Suns and idle Lakers each have nine games left in the regular season. Los Angeles has the tiebreaker should they finish tied. Read more
“It seems like we didn’t have any energy tonight. We came out lackadaisical.”
Hawks on track to claim final playoff spot in the East Posted: Wednesday March 26, 2008 12:23PM; Updated: Wednesday March 26, 2008 12:23PM All-Star guard Joe Johnson is doing his part during the Hawks’ playoff … via SI.com
Josh Boone scored a career-high 26 points as the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 124-117. Devin Harris finished with 22 points and 15 assists while Vince Carter also had 22 points to go along with 14 … via WBIW-AM Bedford
The New Jersey Nets and Indiana Pacers, two teams locked in a heated battle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, square off this evening in the opener of a key home-and-home series from the Izod … via Miami Herald
“That’s not for me to - I mean, there’s no job here.”
It was James Dolan ’s turn to make a move, and apparently he made it last night. via AMNY
The Associated Press Monday, March 24, 2008 Vince Carter scored 27 points, Richard Jefferson added 26 and the New Jersey Nets moved within one game of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a … via WQXI-AM Atlanta
“We probably would have played them anyway. Who knows? But we’ve benefited by having those guys out on the floor.”
The reunion was particularly sweet for 76ers president and general manager Ed Stefanski. via CourierPostOnline
“We need everybody mentally focused and ready.”
The Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets have vastly different records, but are in similar positions when it comes to the playoffs. via YESNetwork
Vince Carter had a season-high 39 points and 10 assists and the New Jersey Nets moved into a tie with Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 125-117 victory over the Hawks on … via Modesto Bee
“Guys passed up open shots to get another guy the basketball.”
Even the Nets are realistic enough to know that just squeaking into the playoffs won’t cut it. via New York Post
Richard Jefferson made a running jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining to give the New Jersey Nets a 117-115 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. via The Plain Dealer
A key offensive rebound by Vince Carter with 14 seconds remaining Wednesday allowed New Jersey to escape with a 104-99 win over Cleveland. via Political Gateway
The New Jersey Nets will try to stop a six-game slide when they open a short homestand tonight versus LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Izod Center. via Sports Network
Tracy McGrady pulled the towel over his shoulders, leaned back in his seat on the bench and smiled. via The Modesto Bee
