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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

(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... Read full story »

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