[DIV=50%] (23-20) <font size="3">Projected Starters</font> [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jason_kidd.jpg[/IMGL]PG - Jason Kidd 14.8ppg, 7.9apg, 7.1rpg Kidd played an amazing game vs the Pistons. He really stepped up when the Nets needed scoring. He took over the scoring load and proved he isn't ready to retire yet. [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/vince_carter.jpg[/IMGL]SG – Vince Carter 24.2ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.3apg Carter has been somewhat struggling. I am sure that he isn't 100% yet. He still provides points for the Nets but in order for them to keep winning games, they need Carter to play at 100%. [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/richard_jefferson.jpg[/IMGL]SF – Richard Jefferson 18.9ppg, 7.3rpg, 3.8apg Jefferson has good numbers but I feel he isn't playing as well. He is part of the big three and everybody expects him to play better than he is playing now. He needs to step his game up a little bit. [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/jason_collins.jpg[/IMGL]PF - Jason Collins 3.4ppg, 4.1rpg, .41bpg Collins is probably going to able to contain Gooden and if he doesn't get into foul trouble, the Nets shouldn't have a big problem in the frontline. He did a pretty good job against the Wallaces the other day. [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/nenad_krstic.jpg[/IMGL]C- Nenad Krstic 12.4ppg, 5.6rpg, 0.86bpg It is going to be interesting to see how he, will be able to play against Big Z. There a big chance that he may struggle on the defense end. He played well against Wallace, and if he can contain Z, then I expect an easier win. <font size="3">Keys to the Game</font> Defense- The Nets lose a lot of games when they aren't consistent on defense. If they play defense, offense will be easier for them. The most important defense is need on Lebron. If the Nets can't contain him , he will go crazy on the scoreboard. RJ- He needs to step up and play great if Carter isn't playing well. He will need to bring more points, and just demand for the ball. Jefferson will need to play like VC, if Carter can't provide a lot. [/DIV] (26-17) <font size="3">Projected Starters</font> [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/eric_snow.jpg[/IMGL] PG – Eric Snow 4.9 ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.4apg Snow isn’t a really good offense player but he is in the starting lineup for his pure point guard style and his defense. Nets shouldn’t worry about him that much. [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/aleksandar_pavlovic.jpg[/IMGL]SG-Aleksandar Pavlovic 4.2ppg, 1.3rpg, 0.3apg Hughes is injured and he will be taking his place. He doesn’t have great offense abilities but he is a very great shooter. The Nets shouldn’t worry that much, but they shouldn’t keep him wide open eith [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/lebron_james.jpg[/IMGL]SF – Lebron James 31.2ppg, 6.9rpg, 6.3apg This is an incredible overall player. He will score, rebound assist etc. The Nets will need to worry about him and keep him from getting hot. Without Hughes , Lebron will need to take over more and if he is shut down the Cavs will have major problems [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/drew_gooden.jpg[/IMGL]PF - Drew Gooden 10.8ppg, 8.9rpg, .93bpg Drew Gooden He has great combination of skills and should of a great game. Last game he struggled on the offense end, but still got 12 rebs. Expect him to have a good game on either offense, defense or both [IMGL]http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/zydrunas_ilgauskas.jpg[/IMGL]C - Zydrunas Ilgauskas 16.2ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.67bpg He is a great big men and might give Krstic a problem on offense and defense. He has good games most of the games and if he gets off early, then he will give a great chance for the Cavs to win. Lebron and Z will need to take over to win the game. <font size="3">Keys to the Game</font> Kidd - If Carter has a pretty bad game , Kidd will know he will need to step up like he did in Detroit. If the Cavs stop Kidd, they will have RJ left but he hasn’t been playing that great as if late. Get Hot- The Nets play great at home and if the Cavs want to compete they will need to play great as soon as the game starts. Hughes isn’t playing and the Cavs can’t afford to fall behind early. <div align="center"></div> Enjoy the Game!
