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Jefferson's 24 Help Nets Smother Bucks

Carter adds 21 as New Jersey wins for second time in eight games

(Newser) - 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
Raptors End Nets' Playoff Chances

Raptors End Nets' Playoff Chances

New Jersey missing the postseason for first time since 2001

(Newser) - 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
Nets Beat Raptors
to End Skid

Nets Beat Raptors to End Skid

Carter scores 32 to snap four-game losing streak

(Newser) - 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...

Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot

New Jersey edges Atlanta to tie for eighth postseason spot

(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...

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ
Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Spurs Push Streak to 9 in NJ

Parkers wins matchup against new Net Harris in 93-83 win

(Newser) - 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...

Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

His replacement Harris shines against Bucks, Lakers sear Heat

(Newser) - Trailing the Spurs by two points with 35 seconds on the clock, the Mavericks benched assister Jason Kidd in favor of shotmaker Jerry Stackhouse, but to no avail. San Antonio went on to win 97-94 after two missed shots by Dirk Nowitzki and one blocked Jason Terry try, the Dallas ...

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey
Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Dunleavy, Pacers Knock Off New Jersey

Ex-Warriors forward drops in 34 as Indiana stays in playoff hunt

(Newser) - In a battle of shorthanded teams, Indiana used a 12-1 third-quarter run to pull away from the Jason Kidd-less Nets in a 113-103 win. Mike Dunleavy led the Pacers, who were missing starters Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley, with 34 points, while Jeff Foster was a force inside with 10...

Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well
Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well

Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well

Hassell, Van Horn will replace balky pawns George, Stackhouse

(Newser) - Reluctant trade pieces Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse got their way and will be staying in Dallas—but Jason Kidd is likely joining them regardless, reports ESPN. The blockbuster deal for the veteran Nets point guard will include Mavs Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell instead, along with Devin Harris,...

No Kidding: George Nixes Deal
No Kidding: George Nixes Deal
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No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

Mavs forward would have been part of seven-player deal sending Jason Kidd to Dallas

(Newser) - The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of trading Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, but Mavs forward Devean George has exercised his right to block the trade, reports ESPN. The NBA's latest blockbuster deal would have sent Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and George to...

Payback for the Pistons
Payback for the Pistons

Payback for the Pistons

Detroit avenges blowout loss to Dallas, 90-67

(Newser) - Detroit avenged a brutal loss at Dallas with a 90-67 blowout at home of the hurting Mavericks, who were missing two key guards. Pistons center Rasheed Wallace applied brutal pressure on Dallas's Dirk Nowitzki, who ended up with a decidedly un-Dirk-like 3-for-18 day from the field. Josh Howard also shot...

Pistons Put Brakes on Skid in Philly 86-78

Cavaliers shame Wizards, Mavericks stay perfect against Bobcats

(Newser) - It wasn't pretty, but Detroit halted a three-game losing streak with a gritty win against youthful Philadelphia. Each team managed only four points in the first eight minutes of the fourth quarter, with Sixers swingman Andre Iguodala bricking two easy looks. Detroit's vaunted starting backcourt had 40 points in the...

Mavs Rally to Smoke Rockets
Mavs Rally to Smoke Rockets

Mavs Rally to Smoke Rockets

Final 100 seconds spells defeat as Houston falls, 100-94

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets had a five-point lead going into the final two minutes of last night's game, but the Mavericks took advantage of fouls and missed shots to rally back, 100-94. Dirk Nowitzki, finally playing more like an MVP, led Dallas on big scoring drives to turn a 17-point third-quarter...

Mavericks Handle Spurs
Mavericks Handle Spurs

Mavericks Handle Spurs

Devin Harris takes control, leads Dallas to big early-season victory

(Newser) - Anchored by superb point guard play from Devin Harris the Mavericks beat the Spurs 105-92 last night. Harris had 18 points and 5 assists and held All-Star Tony Parker to 1-11 shooting.

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