Joe Netsfan Game x Game | 2007 - 2008 Regular Season

Game 82: Celtics 105, Nets 94 – April 16 , 2008
End Of The Run
New! In the final game of a long, trying season of inconsistency, the Nets add one more loss to the total, dropping a meaningless contest to the Celtics and their B team. Joe takes a moment to reflect on what's to come in Netsland, along with a few thoughts on the big task facing Rod Thorn and co...it's over, finally, says Joe...Read on...

Game 81: Nets 112, Bobcats 108 OT – April 15 , 2008
Late Pride, Last Exit?
The Nets nearly get run out of the building in the first half against the Bobcats, but they dig down deep and find some pride, following Carter, Jefferson and Harris to an overtime win. Did we watch Richard Jefferson's last home game as a Net? Joe ponders the thought...Read on...

Game 80: Nets 111, Bucks 98 – April 12 , 2008
Frankly Speaking
The Nets get a win in Milwaukee against and injured and indifferent Bucks squad, as Carter, Jefferson and Harris combine for 58 points and 26 assists. But Joe's thoughts have turned to Lawrence Frank and his future with the Nets. After all the ills that have surfaced this season, some of the Nets play and lack of team skills must rest on Frank's shoulders...Read on...

Game 79: Raptors 113, Nets 85 – April 11 , 2008
The Worst Kept Secret Is Out
The Nets follow the same script as Wednesday night, and the Raptors are all too grateful to take advantage of the Nets in the second half to officially end NJ's playoff hopes. With the season close to ending and nothing being truly accomplished, Joe takes off on a strange rant about the players, the coaching and even the dreams of playoff success from early on... Read on...

Game 78: Cavs 104, Nets 83 – April 9 , 2008
Death Rattle
The Nets playoff hopes are over (overdue, we'd say) after a bizarre total breakdown midway through the third quarter. No offense, no defense and no point to this season, as the frightening inconsistency shows up at death's door for the last, important time...how soon until training camp? Read on...

Game 77: Nets 99, Raptors 90 – April 5 , 2008
Dinotopia
Good time had by all as Joe gets to the Izod one last time this season to watch Vince Carter and the defense carry the Nets to a win. The sluggish Raptors are playoff bound and the Nets likely staying home? You'd never know it from the play on the court. The Izod is a nightmare to park at, but for Kids Night, a pretty fun place to be...Read on...

Game 76: Pistons 106, Nets 87 – April 4 , 2008
Hard To Breathe
The Nets playoff hopes, as well as their matchup against the Pistons, get the life choked out of them by relentless defense and the lack of Vince Carter, off nursing his injured ankle. If the Nets can't get up for a game against the Pistons, and can't find the energy to compete, well, what is there left to play for in this season? Read on...

Game 75: Sixers 108, Nets 99 – April 1 , 2008
The Final Countdown
It was close, but not close enough, so the Nets can now start the countdown to next season as they fall 4 games behind the Hawks with 7 to play for the final playoff berth. The Sixers close out the Nets in the end game as the Nets still seem defensively indifferent and not quite sure how to win when the pressure's on...Read on...

Game 74: Suns 110, Nets 104 – March 29 , 2008
Punishment And The Diesel
The Nets hang tough but ultimately get pushed around by Amare Stoudamire and Shaq, putting one more giant crimp in the Nets' playoff plans. With only eight games remaining, five on the road, it's not looking good for Lawrence Frank and the boys after New Jersey fails again in the end game. Read on...

Game 73: Pacers 123, Nets 115 – March 28 , 2008
Tables Turned
The Nets get run down in Indy, thanks to a flip flop from Wednesday night - the Pacers play just enough defense, while the Nets look clueless on how to stop the ball in yet another road loss. Turning the tables on the Nets puts them further behind in the playoff race...Read on...

Game 72: Nets 125, Pacers 117 – March 26 , 2008
Moral Of The Story
Defense wins games, unless you can outscore your opponents. Seems like the Nets drive to the playoffs is based on the latter formula, as once again the Nets get offensive at the Izod in beating the Pacers. Devin Harris leads the charge, Josh Boone plays out of his mind, Vince Carter helps close it out, Boki Nachbar saves the Nets' bacon in the third quarter, and Richard Jefferson is solid throughout. One thing, though - neither team played much defense, which you would think might be important for two teams hoping to make the playoffs...Read on...

Game 71: Nets 106, Knicks 91 – March 24 , 2008
EZ Pass
The Nets cruise through the Lincoln Tunnel and into the Garden, coming up with their first road win in well over a month thanks to Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter, Nenad Krstic and the three ball. The Knicks miss out on the chance to sweep the season's series, while the Nets pull to a game behind the Hawks with 11 to play...Read on...

Game 70: Sixers 91, Nets 87 – March 22 , 2008
Getting Late
Time is growing short now for the Nets, as a third quarter comeback is erased by the Sixers in the fourth, dropping the Nets one-and-a-half games back in the playoff hunt with 12 games to play. Another road loss is just one of many reasons why it seems to be getting late for the Nets playoff hopes...Read on...

Game 69: Nuggets 125, Nets 114 – March 21 , 2008
Fell Down The Well
The Nets slide down the well into the darkness of a 17 point hole thanks to a poor defensive effort, but find a way to climb up and take the lead thanks to a furious effort in the second half. No sooner did they make it back to the top, did they slide back into darkness against the Nuggets. A tough loss as time grows shorter and the defense spottier...Read on...

Game 68: Nets 125, Hawks 118 – March 19 , 2008
Wheels Up
The Nets get some high flying from Vince Carter, Richard Jefferson and Devin Harris, plus a second half grounding of the Hawks, to retake eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. It's a vintage performance from Carter, though, that might be the most exciting part of the win. Read on...

Game 67: Bulls 112, Nets 96 – March 18 , 2008
Long And Winding Road
The Nets hit the breakdown lane in the second quarter, and the Bulls are able to speed away with an important win in the race to the final playoff spot. Devin Harris also pulls up lame, as the Nets downshift in this latest disappointing loss...Read on...

Game 66: Nets 117, Jazz 115 – March 15 , 2008
I'll Drink To That
Getting all Boozer-ed up late by the Jazz, the Nets take hold of the glass and finish off Utah behind a last second floater by Richard Jefferson. An all around strong game by the Nets that featured the fast break, rebounding, and effort as they outlast another tough competitor for the NBA crown at home. We'll drink to that...Read on...

Game 65: Nets 104, Cavs 99 – March 12 , 2008
Home Security
The best defense is a good offense, and the Nets build a big enough cushion to (barely) survive the LeBron James attempts at breaking into the Izod. A win that snaps the six game losing streak is great, but we sure wish we knew which Net squad was going to show up on what day...Read on...

Game 64: Rockets 91, Nets 73 – March 10 , 2008
Burned Upon Reentry
The Nets essentially implode on the launch pad in Houston, serving up a 28 point first half in which they shot 21% and coming back from the road with a six game losing streak. The Rockets, meanwhile, win their 19th in a row without breaking much of a sweat. Letting go of the rope again means the Nets will almost certainly not make the playoffs...Read on...

Game 63: Mavs 111, Nets 91 – March 8 , 2008
Just A Kidd At Heart
In the first matchup of old PG vs. new PG, Jason Kidd gets the best of Devin Harris as the Mavs beat up on the hapless Nets. When will the losing end? When the Nets grow a backbone and stop folding the tent at the first sign of trouble...Joe calls out the PG, Vince Carter and the rest of the Nets to at least stop looking rudderless...meanwhile, think the former PG is loving the Nets' struggles? Read on...

Game 62: Hornets 107, Nets 96 – March 7 , 2008
Great Scott, It's Paul
Chris Paul serves up the Nets on the platter during the second half in New Orleans, and Byron Scott gets the best of his old mates as the Hornets destroy the Nets. Maybe Scott isn't such a bad coach afterall, seeing how he helped create this team...The losing streak hits 3 straight on the road, and 4 overall...Read on...

Game 61: Grizzlies 100, Nets 93 – March 5 , 2008
Blues In F
The Nets play what might have been the sourest note in a long season as they get zoned by the Grizzlies and drop their second straight road game. Despite their better efforts, the Nets endgame is horrific, and with losses in both matchups against the Grizzlies this year, we can safely say that this team ain't got no rhythm...Read on...

Game 60: Spurs 81, Nets 70 – March 4 , 2008
Texas Toast
New! The Nets get burnt in San Antonio behind the steady cooking of Tim Duncan and a whole lot of defense. With tonight's effort, again one wonders how this is a playoff team in the East. The road trip starts off with a bad odor, as the Nets show a lack of ability to compete...Read on...

Game 59: Spurs 93, Nets 83 – March 2 , 2008
Paint It Black
Black was the color of the Spurs' uniforms and Netsfans hearts as San Antonio suffocates the Nets in a boring-as-hell loss at the Izod. Unable to generate much of anything on offense (8 assists, 13 turnovers, 35% shooting), while being stricken by sleepwalking defense, the Nets now head on the road for the rematch and the rest of the midwestern swing. Oh, and Devin Harris and Boki Nachbar suffer hip injuries, so it could be a slow, painful trip...Read on...

Game 58: Nets 120, Bucks 106 – February 28 , 2008
Devin Does Jersey (Proud)
This new point guard thing might work out after all - Devin Harris comes off the bench to score 21 points, dish out 5 assists, change the energy level almost instantaneously, and make a New Jersey crowd fall in love with him, at least for one night. Harris' energy and enthusiasm, plus fine work from the rest of the Nets, leads to a huge scoring outburst and a big win at the Izod. Now, can they sustain this play in the tough week to come? Read on...

Game 57: Magic 102, Nets 92 – February 26 , 2008
The Turk
The Nets survive for more than three quarters against the mighty Magic, but fail to make the cut in the fourth quarter thanks to a whole lot of Hedo Turkoglu. A failure in the endgame despite an overall encouraging effort is nice, but it won't help ease this next rough part of the schedule starting this weekend...Read on...

Game 56: Nets 102, Pacers 91 – February 23 , 2008
View To A Kill
Looking more like Jason Kidd than Marcus Williams, the Nets PG for the moment dishes out 13 assists and combines with Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter and Josh Boone for an impressive win over the Pacers. RJ guns away in the third to build a big lead, and then the defense helps to close this one out...After looking more like Bondo than James Bond last night, the Nets get another win at the Izod...Read on...the game review of the Nets - Pacers from Friday night will go up on Sunday (I promise).

Game 55: Pacers 113, Nets 103 – February 22 , 2008
Airborne Illness
The virus that is bad defense was catchy tonight in Indiana, as the Nets lose a double digit lead thanks to lack of perimeter play and too much drive and dish. When Travis Diener slices you up, you know it's going to be a long night...Read on...

Game 54: Nets 110, Bulls 102 OT – February 20 , 2008
Jason Who?
With the ghost of the recently exited Jason Kidd hovering over the building, it was up to Marcus Williams, subbing for the still-injured new PG Devin Harris, to bring home the win. Following the lead of Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson, Williams made Netsfans forget Kidd for at least a few hours in a big overtime win for New Jersey...next stop, a playoff run? Good feelings for a night, courtesty of the new-look Nets...Read on...

Game 53: Raptors 109, Nets 91 – February 13 , 2008
(Not) Ready For The Future
In the first glimpse of what will likely be the future, the Nets, without the (almost) traded Jason Kidd, prove they're not quite ready, getting spanking in Toronto by the Raptors. With Kidd, Malik Allen and Antoine Wright sitting this one out, the short-handed Nets barely put up a fight in losing the last game of the Kidd era (or at least we think it is). Read on...

Game 52: Nets 92, Timberwolves 88 – February 12 , 2008
Faces In The Crowd
A late run in the third quarter led by Jason Kidd and Boki Nachbar sparks an otherwise uneven Net performance over the T-Wolves for the Nets third straight win. Pretty it wasn't, but if this was the last game played by Jason Kidd, then it was a somewhat fitting way to end it...Read on...

Game 51: Nets 101, Mavericks 82 – February 10 , 2008
Sucker Punched
For once, it was the Nets doing the punching, as a blow to the head of Vince Carter rallies the Nets to an impressive 21 - 0 run to take over the game. The Mavs appeared to not know what hit them, as Carter, Kidd, Jefferson and Sean Williams get upside their heads and finally get a blowout win against a top team...it was a long time in coming...Read on...Joe's out of town all week, so look for thoughts nightly in the Joe Blog and an update on the two games missed during All Star Weekend. Y'all have a good week.

Game 50: Nets 104, Bobcats 90 – February 8 , 2008
Tobacco Road
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, Netsfans, because someone might have finally gotten through to this Nets team. After a public calling out by their coach to play with some pride, the Nets ride a strong first quarter from Jason Kidd (on his way to triple double #99) and get lots of help in smoking the Bobcats on their home court. Of course, one wonders if Kidd had been motivated even after requesting a trade, if things might be different, since Kidd hasn't had a triple double since making the request until now...Read on...

Game 49: Magic 100, Nets 84 – February 6 , 2008
Second Helpings
The Nets cook up an exciting first quarter, but then are made into mincemeat methodically by the Orlando Magic, extending the losing streak to three. Too many cooks (and Cooks) in the kitchen for the Magic, while the Nets are made into leftovers with a melange of Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu and friends...it's going to be a long February unless some more moves are made...Read on...

Game 48: Lakers 105, Nets 90 – February 5 , 2008
Teach 'Em To Fish
The Nets hang tough in Pau Gasol's first game as a Laker, holding down Kobe Bryant (6 points), but Derek Fisher does enough damage to keep the Lakers ahead, and a strong fourth quarter by Gasol sinks the Nets. That's one strong team the Lakers have with Gasol in the fold...as for the Nets, better energy, more aggressive Vince Carter, but not enough defense and you know the rest...Read on...

Game 47: Hawks 104, Nets 92 – February 2 , 2008
Two Left Feet
The Nets are short on rhythm, while the Hawks were long on running, in this blowout loss that featured the last game for Jason Collins and the return of Nenad Krstic. Neither one mattered, as the Nets left their defense at the hotel and the Hawks were as light as air on their feet....Read on...

Game 46: Nets 94, Heat 85 – February 1 , 2008
Takin' Care Of Business
The Nets take care of business against a pitiful Heat squad, using a big second quarter of offense and defense to put the distance between them. Richard Jefferson scores 25, Kidd and Carter have good all around games, and Josh Boone is a big help inside as the Nets get their second consecutive win. With all the controversy surrounding the Nets, it's good just to get it done....Read on...

Game 45: Nets 87, Bucks 80 – January 29 , 2008
Bucking The Trend
When all else fails, follow the controversy right back to where it usually begins - with Jason Kidd. Using that philosophy, the Nets watched (probably in awe) as the Captain shut out the distractions, scored 7 big points late in the fourth, and helped stopped the Bucks attempt to again pull the rug out from under the Nets...the nine game losing streak ends...Read on...

Game 44: T-Wolves 98, Nets 95 – January 27 , 2008
Abandon Hope
The Nets lose a seven point lead to the worst team in the NBA with less than two minutes to play, and the losing streak hits nine. It doesn't get much worse than this, and Joe is not above telling Netsfans to abandon all hope. The only bright spot might be that you have to hit bottom before you can come back, and the Nets might have just done that with this loss, the worst of the six game road trip. Joe is stunned and amazed, and feeling empty...Read on...

Game 43: Nuggets 100, Nets 85 – January 25 , 2008
Shame Spiral
The Nets make it eight straight defeats after digging themselves yet another hole and losing to the Nuggets. The shame spiral continues, and yet no one on the team seems to feel badly about all the losing, simply commenting that they need to play their way out of it. With all the sins we've seen during the losing streak, and now an unhappy Jason Kidd, it'll take a whole lot more than that, says Joe...Read on...

Game 42: Warriors 121, Nets 119 – January 24 , 2008
Untamed Heart
A wild and at times wacky game against the Warriors shows the Nets still have some heart, but a breakdown in the end-game again leaves the Nets DOA. That makes 7 straight losses, and the complete lack of defense makes you wonder if the Nets will ever win again, since they put forth the effort tonight and still got the L...Joe's examining the patient yet again for signs of recuperation...Read on...

Game 41: Kings 128, Nets 94 – January 22 , 2008
King Of All Ass-Whuppings
The Nets lost to the Kings tonight by 34 points, that much is easy to understand. What wasn't so easily to comprehend was the complete lack of defense (to the point of embarassment), the total lack of competitive fire, and the lackadaisical effort put forth...Joe's gone from concerned to horrified to embarassed and now he's just finding it all laughable. Bring on the trading deadline...Read on...

Game 40: Suns 116, Nets 92 – January 20 , 2008
Nolo Contendere
The Nets find themselves in front of Judge Joe after pleading No Contest against the Suns for their fifth straight loss. A copy of the court transcript has been acquired and posted right here...Oh boy, the Judge does not look pleased...but then again, neither do Netsfans...Read on...

Game 39: Clippers 120, Nets 107 OT – January 19, 2008
Bad Way To Start A Vacation
If this is how the vacation the Nets are taking is going to start, well, it's going to be a long, unhappy one. The Nets give away a lead late in the fourth, tie it to send it to overtime, then get completely run out of LA with a bad performance in OT. Joe's thinking this is like a Chevy Chase movie that never ends, at least not until next weekend, the way the Nets gave away this winnable game...Read on...

Game 38: Knicks 111, Nets 105 – January 16, 2008
Stuck In Their Craw
Something got stuck in the Nets' craw tonight, in the form of Jamal Crawford and the Knicks, as the Nets lose their third straight game. They did it in inventive fashion - had a blowout first quarter, threw away the second and third and part of the fourth, made a dashing comeback, only to see Crawford and a bad end game burn them once again at the Izod. Joe's written a damned treatise trying to figure out these Nets 38 games in, and well, like everything else in this confusing season, he's as confused as ever...Read on...

Game 37: Blazers 99, Nets 73 – January 14, 2008
Worlds Apart
Forget about what zip code the Nets and Blazers were playing in tonight. These two teams were worlds apart from each other, with one team adrift in the black hole of deep space, while one team is zipping across the stratosphere and piling up wins. I don't have to tell you which team is which as the Blazers destroy the Nets from tip to final buzzer...Joe's feeling like the universe is now adrift in Netsland after this no compete performance...Read on...

Game 36: Celtics 86, Nets 77 – January 11, 2008
No Quarter
For three quarters tonight against the mighty Celtics of Boston, the Nets swung with all their might, pushed and pulled and shoved their way to become the Green Team's equals. But when the flag of victory was finally hoisted, there was no mercy by Doc Rivers' merry band of swagger-pirates, as the Celtics chained up the fourth quarter and send the Nets to a loss...Joe's swabbing the decks of this one...Read on...

Game 35: Nets 99, Sonics 88 – January 10, 2008
Sonic Reducer
Richard Jefferson rights the Nets universe with aggressive play, and gets plenty of help from Jason Kidd (although no triple double) to subdue the Sonics. The Nets get an easy win (their fourth straight at home) , but still no killer instinct...Joe still worries about the defense, too...Read on...

Game 34: Bobcats 115, Nets 99 – January 8, 2008
Indefensible
It had to end sometime, and tonight the five game wining streak (and three straight come from behind wins) is history as the Nets' failure to get stops after again falling behind early to the Bobcats. Jason Kidd's third straight triple double is the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal, question-inducing loss...Joe is wondering if this whole thing is a mirage, and the lack of blowouts for NJ is going to start haunting them badly...Read on...

Game 33: Nets 113, Hawks 107 – January 5, 2008
Double Trio
The Nets win their fifth straight game in the exact same way they always seem to win: start badly, fall behind double digits, rally in the fourth quarter and close it out. Another night, another triple double for Jason Kidd, and the Big Three get some help from their friends down in Charlotte to bring home another road victory...Read on...

Game 32: Nets 102, Bobcats 96 – January 4, 2008
Cat Scratch Fever
Oh, the Nets are getting the fever for winning, demonstrating again tonight that they're no longer ready to get their eyes scratched out after falling behind early. With Jason Kidd racking up triple double number 95 of his career, Richard Jefferson overcoming his flu-addled first half, and Vince Carter showing some razzle and dazzle, the Nets overcame the latest double digit decline to beat the Bobcats for a four game win streak. Joe's got the latest ...Read on...

Game 31: Nets 96, Magic 95 – January 2, 2008
Head Shots
From a blow to the head to the framed portraits of some character actors, the Nets used every last piece of film and got surprising support from the lesser knowns to come back from the depths of a sad ending and beat the Magic. These characters - Darrell Armstrong, Malik Allen, Jason Collins and Boki Nachbar, carried the day and helped the Nets to their third straight win and five out of six...Read on...

Game 30: Nets 97, Bucks 95 – December 29, 2007
Magnetic Personality
Tied together like two magnets, the Nets and Bucks appeared to be playing for sudden death as the battled back and forth. But in the fourth quarter, a rare display of emotion by the Nets leader Jason Kidd after hitting consecutive shots (a two and a three) helped break the bonds that chained these two teams together, and the Nets held on for another road victory. The Nets end 2007 winners of 4 out of 5, and hope to continue that roll into 2008...Read on...

Game 29: Nets 109, Wiz 106 – December 28, 2007
Better Late Than Never
A third quarter surge by Richard Jefferson digs the Nets out of a hole, and with large contributions from Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Sean Williams, Boki Nachbar and RJ, the Nets finish in fine fashion with playmaking and defense to get the home win. Joe's got the game review, better late than never...Read on...

Game 28: Pistons 101, Nets 83 – December 26, 2007
Aftermath After The Half
The Nets keep good company for a half, actually leading at one point, but the second half is all Pistons as the Nets drop another one to the East Elite. Jason Kidd takes an o-fer (but passes Gary Payton for 6th place on the all-time assists leader board), the Nets are locked up tight in the second half, and the home record now stands at 6 - 11. These are not the best of times for Netsfans...Read on...

Game 27: Nets 100, Warriors 95 – December 22, 2007
O Holy Night
New! Hark, the tabloid writers sing! The Nets get a win at home, thanks to another clutch Vince Carter three. Jason Kidd gets a triple double, the Nets show more offense than the Warriors and dominate the boards, and despite some serious second half slippage, two straight wins before the big holiday. Read on...

Game 26: Nets 107, Heat 103 OT – December 20, 2007
Christmas In Miami
We should all live so long, seeing the Nets beat Dwyane Wade in Miami. From Joe's mouth to God's ears, the Nets survived another unsteady night in Miami, finding a way to survive a late dagger and win in overtime. Is this an early Christmas present for Netsfans, or will this be a short interlude before more junk is to be returned after the 25th? Read on...

Game 25: Kings 106, Nets 101 – December 18, 2007
Ring Of Fire
The Nets step into a burning ring of fire behind the three point line, as the Kings take advantage of poor defense to bomb home a win. Too many turnovers, no endgame, and a whole lot of missed opportunities make for another rough night at the Izod. At least Lawrence Frank finally saw his way to start Josh Boone and Sean Williams...Read on...

Game 24: Knicks 94, Nets 86 – December 15, 2007
One Step Up And Two Steps Back
The Nets went to a Garden party, but all they seemed to be able to come away with was the notion that this team can't seem to take a step forward without taking two steps back. In the second game of a back-to-back, the Nets looked listless and without energy, watching Eddie Curry, Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford destroy them...Read on...

Game 23: Nets 105, Cavs 97 – December 14, 2007
Big Bang Theory
The Nets build an impressive win behind the young frontline of Josh Boone and Sean Williams, and the brilliance of Vince Carter. Taking down LeBron James is never easy, but the Nets find the energy and matter to get a win at home to stop the four game skid...Read on...

Game 22: Clippers 91, Nets 82 – December 11, 2007
Fourgone Conclusion
The Nets hang tough against the visiting Clippers for three quarters, but quarter number four is a fourgone conclusion - almost 10 minutes without a field goal, and a game that slipped away all too easily from NJ despite another triple double from Jason Kidd.. Joe's starting to question everything in Netsland, like how can they lack energy, how can they be so bad on the home court, and how are we going to continue to watch this mess? Read on...

Game 21: Wizards 104, Nets 89 – December 9, 2007
The Butler Did It
Done in by the Butler - that is, the Wizard's own Caron Butler - on the road in the Nets version of Clue isn't the worst thing that could have happened to the Nets. Unfortunately, after finally stringing together some decent basketball, their fourth quarter finish leaves the Nets with three straight losses. Tell me, Netsfans - whodunit? Read on...

Game 20: Rockets 96, Nets 89 – December 7, 2007
Lost In The Trees
It's like the Nets are in a forest, lost in the trees, and unable to find their way out to a better place. If that forest is the Izod Center, then the Nets are certainly on their way toward a dark place after the latest home court loss to the Rockets. Read on...

Game 19: Knicks 100, Nets 93 – December 5, 2007
Kidd-Ache
It is bad, bad news for the Nets when the biggest story of the evening is the absence of Jason Kidd. Once again proving that the whole is NOT better than the sum of its parts, the Nets lose to the Knicks in their usual bad home-court fashion without Jason Kidd, who sits this one out with a (suspicious) migraine..Read on...

Game 18: Nets 100, Cavs 79 – December 4, 2007
Cold Case
The Nets tag and bag listless Cavs team playing without LeBron James, but only after a strong third quarter and a big night for Richard Jefferson. Once again playing down to the competition, the Nets are happy to get back to .500 in Cleveland...Read on...

Game 17: Pistons 118, Nets 95 – December 2, 2007
Horsepower
The Pistons run over the hapless Nets with a finely tuned machine. A second quarter lead just keeps getting extended, and the Nets are powerless to stop the run. If the Nets thought they could race to the top of the East, they have another thing coming.after this latest performance...Read on...

Game 16: Nets 94, Sixers 92 – December 1, 2007
Elbow Room
Somehow fighting off another first half debacle and some intense Sixer defense, the Nets rally with a big third quarter, hang on during a tight fourth, then escape from the Izod with a big overtime victory, ending the Nets five game home skid. The Big Three were the big story, though playing Carter off the bench was just the same as everything else the Nets have tried...Read on...

Game 15: Grizzlies 110, Nets 103 – November 27, 2007
Broken Home
Home is certainly not the place for the Nets as they fall to 3- 6 at the Izod Center behind another lackluster performance against the Grizz. Jason Kidd gets a triple double, Vince Carter returns to form, but the Nets find themselves struggling to stay awake in the first half, and sleeping through the end game after bringing themselves back in the second half...Read on...

Game 14: Nets 102, Lakers 100 – November 25, 2007
That's Show Biz
Well, here he was, Mr. Show Biz himself, Kobe Bryant, leading the Lakers back late in the fourth quarter with an impressive display of long distance shooting. But the Nets would not be denied, as Kobe misses a critical free throw and the Nets hang on to get the win, their third in a row. Joe's got all the back stage action of this thrilling victory over Kobe and co....Read on...

Game 13: Nets 98, Sonics 93 – November 23, 2007
Green Thoughts
In the land of hybrid cars, recycling, and tree hugging, the Nets decided to clean up their act further and despite a bit of late game waste, made their second straight victory out west against the Sonics a thing of beauty. The Big Three are there at the end, and it's a good thing... Read on...

Game 12: Nets 106, Blazers 101 – November 21, 2007
Triple Tricky
Three things the Nets will always be happy to have got them a losing-streak busting performance tonight - a triple double from Jason Kidd, a bunch of three balls, and some end game trickery. Vince Carter returned as well (but didn't start), but it's all about the Captain and Boki and RJ tonight...Read on...

Game 11: Jazz 102, Nets 75 – November 19, 2007
Beaten Up And Beaten Down
Well, there doesn't seem to be anywhere to go but up for the Nets after this latest thrashing at the hands of the Jazz, and now losers of six straight. The storylines sure were intriguing, including an angry Kidd calling out his teammates as soft...Joe has some thoughts on the mental state of these Nets...Read on...

Game 10: Heat 91, Nets 87 – November 17, 2007
Wade-ing For Jefferson
It was all there for the Nets last night, despite playing fast and too loose with the ball all night - down by 2 with Heat superstar Dwyane Wade missing two free throws and 10 seconds remaining for NJ to tie the game. But Richard Jefferson missed a gimmee inside and the losing streak gets to five as the Nets now get ready to hit the left coast. Joe's got the final words on the first 10 games of the easiest part of the Nets schedule, and more...Read on...

Game 9: Magic 95, Nets 70 – November 16, 2007
Mama Said
Mama said there'd be days like this. Mama also said "if you can't say anything nice...".Another anemic offensive showing at the Izod Center brings the Nets losing streak to four despite a triple double from Jason Kidd. What does Joe have to say about all of this? Read on...

Game 8: Celtics 91, Nets 69 – November 14, 2007
On An Island
Here sit poor Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson, left alone on an island of Net mediocrity in the midst of this now three game losing streak. With the whipping the Celtics once again administered tonight for the second time in five days, it can be said without remorse: we way overrated these Nets, at least for now. Joe's got his island musings on the state of the Nets right here...

Game 7: Hornets 84, Nets 82 – November 12, 2007
Buzz Kill
A late double-digit lead is blown thanks to the dreaded end-game relapse, and a late Chris Paul bucket undoes much of a strong second half for the Nets as the Hornets win. A bad loss by any stretch, in their first game without Vince Carter, despite a strong performance from Sean Williams and the usual stellar play from Richard Jefferson...Joe watched the game tape, and he's got the buzz kill right here...

Game 6: Celtics 112, Nets 101 – November 10, 2007
Greenmail
The Boston Big Three get the best of New Jersey's Big Three, as a third quarter meltdown does in the Nets despite an impressive fourth quarter comeback attempt. Vince Carter hurts an ankle, the Nets frontline gets outplayed, and the Celtics find themselves 5 - 0 and alone in first place in the Atlantic. Joe's got the tale of bribes, rumors and nasty actions...Read on...

Game 5: Nets 87, Wizards 85 – November 8, 2007
Just Win, Baby
Once again an ugly start, but a pretty finish as the Nets overcome a 20 point deficit and bring home a win. A struggle througout, but excellent use of the free throw line from Jefferson and Carter about saves the day. Another grind, indeed, but at least a 4 - 1 start looks pretty...Read on...

Game 4: Nets 87, Hawks 82 – November 6, 2007
Bird Shot
Despite more sloppy play and an offensive output that was more like Grind House 2, the Nets take aim at the Hawks during a 16 - 4 third quarter run, and hang on to get their third win of this young season. Jason Kidd nearly triple doubles, Richard Jefferson and Antoine Wright carry the offense, and despite 18 turnovers and 7 blocked shots against, the Nets are showing a shotgun approach to winning...Read on...

Game 3: Nets 93, Sixers 88 – November 3, 2007
Grind House
A grind-it-out, hack and slash your way to the win victory in Philadelphia tonight, with the first sighting of VC, another strong game from RJ, and the first triple double of the season from Jason Kidd. Though hardly pretty, the Nets splatter their way to their first road win of the season, and more importantly, a victory against an Atlantic Division opponent. Read on...

Game 2: Raptors 106, Nets 69 – November 2, 2007
Raptor Embarassing
The Nets get dismantled by the clearly motivated Raptors, losing their grip on reality with an embarassing second half. Aside from Richard Jefferson, there wasn't much in the way of Net highlights. Time to move on from this debacle, says Joe, and not a moment too soon...Read on...

Game 1: Nets 112, Bulls 103 OT – October 31, 2007
Wright Time
Everything Wrong with Antoine Wright was certainly not on display in the Nets opening night overtime win at the Izod Center tonight. Wright was a force in the big fourth quarter, after the Nets had more than frittered away a 17 point lead, RJ was great too, and the Nets did enough to survive a scare and win the opener...Joe's got the game review Wright here...