[Weasel]

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Thurs Apr 7, 2005
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Stephon Marbury/Jamal Crawford/Tim Thomas/Kurt Thomas/Mike Sweetney

Jason Kidd/Vince Carter/Brian Scalabrine/Nenad Krstic/Jason Collins

Notes: Nets are coming off a huge win over the Cavs and are still fighting to get into the playoffs.

 

[Weasel]

Unlike the Knicks, the Nets Have Something to Play For

"This is kind of like our playoffs," Kidd said Wednesday after practice, referring to the Nets' final seven regular-season games. The Nets enter Thursday's game having won 9 of their previous 12 games, including a 93-91 victory over the Knicks last Friday at Madison Square Garden.

The Nets are 2-1 against the Knicks this season. Their only loss came on Dec. 14, when Kidd's playing time was limited as he eased back into his regular role after off-season knee surgery. The Nets are 2-0 against the Knicks since Stephon Marbury proclaimed himself the best point guard in the N.B.A. on Dec. 31.

KNICKS IN SORRY ROLE OF SPOILER

"I hope [nobody's lost hope]. We've got to keep playing, keep competing. There's been a lot of games this year like that. We've just got to find a way to get a win and figure this out over the summer."

"At this point, how much motivation are you going to get from that? A spoiler, that means that's not good. A spoiler isn't good."

Skid not lost on Knicks

The Knicks have just nine games left in their season, and the most meaningful one will be played tonight when they take on the Nets at the Meadowlands. Though the Knicks do not have hope for making the playoffs, the Nets do. So something will be on the line aside from pride.

"We just play basketball because we love to do it and it's our profession," Crawford said. "For us, we're going to leave it on the floor no matter who we're playing."

It's meaningful only for Nets

It was the 12th time the Nets have beaten the Knicks in the past 15 regular-season games since Jason Kidd's arrival in New Jersey. That doesn't include four straight wins in last year's playoffs.

Jamal Crawford also spoke only for himself, before adding, "If we're not fighting, that's embarrassing on everybody's part." Crawford then lamented the declining spirit the Knicks have shown in recent games, especially in Tuesday's 97-79 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

 

[The True Essence]

is scalabrine seriously starting? you gotta be kidding me.

we still lose this game

 

[Anima]

I was going to say sorry I missed the 1st half but looking at the score I guess I'm not...

 

[Anima]

Looking at the boxscore Marbury and KT have played well but everyone else... :nonono:

 

[Petey]

is scalabrine seriously starting? you gotta be kidding me.

we still lose this game

Veal schooled the Cavs last game.

-Petey

 

[Anima]

Kidd is just killing the Knicks, he has 18 points at halftime.

 

[Anima]

Look at this, the Knicks have grand total of 4 assists.

 

[Anima]

Veal with a jumper.

 

[Anima]

Rose jumper, Veal dunk.

 

[Anima]

Crawford for 3....

 

[Anima]

Shooting foul on Sweetney, Carter makes 1-2.

 

[Anima]

Foul on Collins

 

[Anima]

Kidd for 3....

 

[Petey]

21 points, 7 rebounds for Kidd, w/ 8:50 left in the 3rd.

-Petey

 

[Anima]

Rose layup.

 

[Anima]

Collins jumper, Rose jumper.

 

[Anima]

Carter hits a 3...

 

[Anima]

VC with a driving dunk....

 

[Petey]

Who was talking trash about Veal?

Veal with an Alley Opp to Carter!

-Petey