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Carter, Nets Down Knicks 106-91

New Jersey inches closer to the playoffs

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 25, 2008 2:55 AM CDT
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(Newser) – 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 playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, according to the Associated Press.

Three different New Jersey players reached the twenty-point mark as Vince Carter led the way with 27, Richard Jefferson scored 26 and Nenad Kristic had a season-high 22. Jamal Crawford had 26 points and 8 assists to lead the Knicks, who lost their fifth straight game and 12 of their last 13. David Lee had a solid game for New York with 12 points and 13 boards.

New Jersey Nets guard Richard Jefferson (24) reaches for the ally-oop past New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries (20) during the second half of the NBA basketball game Monday, Mar. 24, 2008.
New Jersey Nets guard Richard Jefferson (24) reaches for the ally-oop past New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries (20) during the second half of the NBA basketball game Monday, Mar. 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, right, dunks over New Jersey Nets center Nenad Krstic (12), of Serbia, and Josh Boone (2) during the first half of the NBA basketball game
New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler, right, dunks over New Jersey Nets center Nenad Krstic (12), of Serbia, and Josh Boone (2) during the first half of the NBA basketball game   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter (15) is fouled by New York Knicks forward David Lee during the first half of the NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter (15) is fouled by New York Knicks forward David Lee during the first half of the NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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