<div align="center"><font color="DarkRed"><font color="Black">vs</font></font> </div> <font color="DarkRed"> </font> <div align="center"><font color="Blue">The New Jersey Nets</font> (16-20) versus <font color="DimGray"><font color="Yellow">The Indiana Pacers</font> <font color="Black">(20-17) </font></font> Time: Thursday, Janurary 15th, 3:30 PM Location: <font color="Blue"><font face="Arial">American Airlines Arena</font></font> </div> <div align="center"><font color="Blue"><font color="Black">TV: Yes Network</font></font> <font color="Blue"><font color="Black"> Radio: WFAN 660 AM</font></font> </div> [div=50%] Projected Starters <div align="center"> Point Guard: <font color="Red"><font color="Yellow">Jamaal Tinsley</font> </font> </div> <div align="center"> Shooting Guard: <font color="Yellow">Stephen Jackson</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Small Forward: <font color="Yellow">Al Harrington</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Power Forward: <font color="Yellow">Jermaine O'neal</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Center: <font color="Yellow">Jeff Foster</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> [/div] Projected Starters <div align="center"> Point Guard: <font color="Blue">Jason Kidd</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Shooting Guard: <font color="Blue">Vince Carter</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Small Forward: <font color="Blue">Richard Jefferson</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Power Forward: <font color="Blue">Mikki Moore</font> </div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"> Center: <font color="Blue">Jason Collins</font> </div> <div align="center"> <div align="left">The Nets are in the midst of a period of distraction. A lot of things are going on in the personal lives of key players such as Kidd, Carter, and Jefferson. These players have to step onto the basketball court with an eye towards attempting to block out the distractions (that is, to play to take minds off of personal troubles. Judging by the last seven games (of which the Nets won five), the key players have been doing just that. Tonight the Nets face a stong Indiana team which is healthy. The Nets will need to overcome the grit of Foster and the skill of Jermaine O'Neal down in the low post. <font color="Blue">Keys to win for the Nets: <font color="Black">Kidd needs to play inspired basketball. If he does so, Carter is likely going to follow in Kidd's footsteps. Jefferson needs to contain Al Harrington, and Jason Collins needs to do the same to Jermaine O'Neal. Mikki Moore should have enough energy to match up well against Foster. The Nets have an advantage when it come down to the bench, which will need to be productive. <font color="Red"><font color="Yellow">Keys to win for the Pacers:</font> <font color="Black">Jermaine O'Neal needs to the take the far less athletic Collins to school. Foster needs to out muscle the much lighter Moore for rebounds. Al Harrington needs to neutralize Jefferson. Stephen Jackson needs to keep Carter out of rythem. </font></font></font></font> </div> </div>
I didn't like the way the Nets played in the 4th quarter. There were too many stupid mistakes, that could of been avoided. Other than that I guess the Nets played a good game. Moore is just an incredible player for us this season. Kidd 19 pts 9 rebs 10 asts Carter 21 pts 6 rebs 6 asts Jefferson 7 pts 7 rebs Moore 19 pts 7 rebs House 9 pts Williams 9 pts 4 rebs BoxScore
We broke apart again in the 4th, but we managed to at least win this time. I agree, as I've said countless times, Moore has proven to be an excellent big man for us, and he's pushed Collins to the bench easily. RJ continues to dissapoint, I hope that his injury isn't too serious. On the other hand, VC is finally getting back on track. Great job by him tonight.
I have faith in Moore. I knew he would produce when RJ is down, and he has. RJ has been a disappointment with the injury and Moore has been a surprise. VC hopefully continues his great play.
