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Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot

Posted Mar 19, 08 10:41 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – 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 added 26.

The Hawks started the game hot, entering intermission with a 70-60 lead; the Nets, however, returned the favor with 58% shooting in the second half. Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 24 points; Al Horford bolstered his rookie-of-the-year campaign with 20 points and 15 rebounds. New Jersey won its season series with Atlanta, 3-1.

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Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, left, and Josh Childress, right, team up to block a shot by New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Atlanta Hawks' Josh Childress attempts a shot as New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter (15) defends during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, right, goes up for a shot over Atlanta Hawks' Acie Law during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, left, holds off Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford as he goes up with a shot during the second quarter.   (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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