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Three keys

Kidd vs. Harris: The NBA loves to market individual matchups. After Jason Kidd’s dud against Houston, allowing Devin Harris to put on a show would be hard to swallow.

Vinsanity: Vince Carter isn’t the aerial artist he once was, but he still put up 29 points Feb. 10 in a loss to the Mavs. Read more

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Friday, March 07, 2008 Chris Paul had 25 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight game, 107-96 over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. via WQXI-AM Atlanta

“I think we have a hell of an opportunity”

In the end, it was hard to know which part of it was the most distressing. Was it that 16-minute mudslide in the second half, when they shot 6-for-26 against the kind of 2-3 zone they’ve seen since high school? … via Newark Star-Ledger

The New Jersey Nets play the second of a five-game road trip when they visit the woeful Memphis Grizzlies tonight at FedExForum. via Sports Network

Jacque Vaughn, left, and Tim Duncan of the Spurs with Devin Harris, who made his first start since joining the Nets. via New York Times

“So we have to be a team that scores more points. We can’t keep scoring in the low 90s. This has to be a team that opens it up because that’s the type of guys we have here now.”

Harris lit up the IZOD Center during his Nets debut. The road ahead doesn’t look as bad for the Nets anymore, not after what happened in the Meadowlands Thursday night. via YESNetwork

“I think we’re a better road team because you have 20,000 rooting against you and that’s what we hang our hat on, upsetting 20,000 people.”

Dallas, Detroit and San Antonio all have made the playoffs six years running and seem certain to go back this season. via Courier News Online