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Jefferson's 24 Help Nets Smother Bucks

Mitch Pritchard — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:02:00 CDT

Richard Jefferson scored 24 points and Vince Carter added 21 as the New Jersey Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-98 last night. Bostjan Nachbar scored all 15 of his points in the second half for New Jersey, which won for only the second time in eight games. Jefferson, Nachbar, and...

Raptors End Nets' Playoff Chances

Mike Buss — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:08:45 CDT

Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors eliminated New Jersey from playoff contention with a 112-85 victory Friday. Vince Carter had 21 points and Devin Harris added 19 for the Nets, who last missed the playoffs in the 2001 season. Philadelphia's loss to Indiana...

Nets Beat Raptors to End Skid

Mitch Pritchard — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:06:51 CDT

Vince Carter scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and the New Jersey Nets beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-90 last night, snapping a four-game losing streak and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive. Despite the win, the Nets' magic number for being eliminated from postseason contention...

Stoudemire Helps Suns Take Down Nets

Mitch Pritchard — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:37:02 CDT

The Phoenix Suns may want Amaré Stoudemire to be involved in double technical fouls more often, after last night's 110-104 win over the New Jersey Nets, reports the Arizona Republic . Stoudemire and Vince Carter were called for technicals after getting mixed up in the third quarter. Stoudemire exploded afterward, scoring...

Carter, Nets Down Knicks 106-91

Doug Sweeney — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:55:17 CDT

After losing three times to the moribund New York Knicks this season, the New Jersey Nets were finally able to beat their neighboring rivals in a visit to Madison Square Garden. The 106-91 victory moves the Nets to within one game of the Atlanta Hawks and the eighth and final...

Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot

Jesse Andrews — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:41:12 CDT

Vince Carter had 39 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in a dazzling, multi-faceted performance to lead the Nets over the Hawks, 125-117. New Jersey ended the night tied with Atlanta for the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff seed at ten games under .500. Richard Jefferson scored 33 and Devin Harris...

Absent Allen, Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Mitch Pritchard — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:10:13 CDT

Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Kevin House had 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-77, reports the Associated Press. Ray Allen sat out with a bruised heel. With Allen out, recent signing Sam Cassell made his biggest contribution so far to the Celtics as he hit...

Spurs Notch Tenth Straight

Lev Weinstein — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:46:16 CST

Tim Duncan carried his team to victory last night, scoring 29 points and grabbing 12 rebounds as the Spurs topped the Nets, 81-70. Not only does this make ten straight wins for the Western Conference leading Spurs, but it also marks San Antonio's second victory over New Jersey in three...

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Jesse Andrews — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:21:15 CST

In the final third of the NBA season, the defending champions are gaining momentum, reports The New York Times . In New Jersey, San Antonio won its ninth straight game to maintain its spot atop the unforgiving West; they were led by. 2007 Finals MVP Tony Parker, who slashed for 25...