Archive for March, 2009

Day 140 of 170: Vince Carter knows it’s crunch time

Line of the Night: Vince Carter knew that beating the Clippers would get the Nets that much closer to the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference.

Age seems to be catching up to New Jersey Nets’ Vince Carter

Anyone can plainly see that he’s trying. When the lights are on, you can see how much Vince Carter wants it, and, sadly, with every stride, it looks like he is stumbling toward an early vacation each time it …

New Jersey Nets (28-38) at Denver Nuggets (42-25), 9 p.m.

The Denver Nuggets hope to avenge their worst loss in more than a decade when they conclude a four-game homestand Monday by welcoming the New Jersey Nets to the Pepsi Center.

New Jersey Nets (28-37) at Los Angeles Clippers (15-50),

The New Jersey Nets resume a grueling five-game road trip in Hollywood on Sunday against the lowly Los Angeles Clippers.

Nets face important test from contending Blazers

The New Jersey Nets hope to improve their standing in a tight Eastern Conference playoff race when they resume a five-game road trip in Portland against the Trail Blazers tonight.

Warriors’ second-half surge numbs Nets

Keyon Dooling and the Nets drop the ball in the second half. OAKLAND , California - The Golden State Warriors appeared flat in the first half.A After intermission, they flattened theA Nets.

Nets-Trail Blazers Preview

A subpar effort on offense led to the Portland Trail Blazers’ first loss at home in 13 games.

Nets Open Trip At Golden State

The New Jersey Nets kick off a grueling five-game road trip tonight in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors.

Crunch time under way for Nets’ Harris, Carter

The Nets went west on Tuesday for a four-game trip that seems to have a chance to be more make than break because their All-Star point guard has lifted his game and has a singular focus.

After a Vince wince, Carter says he’s OK

Vince Carter lay on the court Sunday night after hurting his knee, but returns to practice Monday.

New York Knicks (25-36) at New Jersey Nets (27-35), 6 p.m.

A pair of teams fighting for a playoff spot get together this evening at the Meadowlands, as the New Jersey Nets play host to the rival New York Knicks.

Nets at Orlando, 7 p.m.

The Nets lost by 17 to Orlando this season in their only other meeting, but were without Vince Carter, who is healthy and usually plays well in his native Florida.

Left, Right and Center: A Look at Where the Nets Like to Shoot From

The NBA.com Hot Zone feature is not the easiest to useor massage. But with some help , it becomes a valuable tool at seeing where your favorite player is most effective.

Celtics aim to continue dominance over Nets

The Boston Celtics will try to regroup against a familiar foe this evening, when they battle the Atlantic Division-rival New Jersey Nets at the Izod Center.

New Jersey Nets’ Vince Carter says own play is ‘terrible’

Lawrence Frank yelled to Vince Carter after a turnover in the fourth quarter last week during the Nets’ game against the Wizards.