Krstic Makes Impressive Return as Nets Handle Knicks

by NetsDaily on Oct 18, 2007 11:32 PM EDT

Nenad Krstic shot 5-for-5 from the field, including a three-pointer, scoring 11 points in 16 minutes, his first game action since last December, and the Nets beat the Knicks by 16 points at the IZOD Center Thursday night. Richard Jefferson led the Nets with 25 points and Vince Carter added 22, as the two combined to shoot 15-of-21 from the field (including 6-of-8 from downtown). The Knicks closed an early Net lead to one point at the half, but the Nets opened the second half on an 11-0 run and cruised from there.

Boxscore - ESPN
New Jersey 110, New York 94 - AP
Houston Suits Up, but Not in Uniform - Howard Beck - New York Times
Defense bad again as Knicks lose to Nets - Alan Hahn - New York Newsday
Curry, Crawford Star in Loss at New Jersey - New York Knicks
Krstic Returns, Nets Beat Knicks - Matt McQueeny - New Jersey Nets
Nets-Knicks Notes - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
Game 3 Observations - Knicked In The Flesh - Joe - Joe Netsfan
Houston's comeback stuck on\ Isiah's bench - Fred Kerber - New York Post
Allan Houston unsuited for Knicks return - Frank Isola - New York Daily News
Houston's comeback lacking in momentum - Mike Dougherty - New Brunswick Home News Tribune
Game Highlights (Video) - NBA.com
Allan's dream slipping away - Steve Adamek - The Record
Photo Gallery: New Jersey Nets vs. New York Knicks - Bill Kostroun - AP
Krstic, Bigs look good - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
Dunk of the Night: Vince Carter (Video) - NBA.com

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yep!!!
anytime we beat the knicks, it’s always a good thing.
Go Nets!!!

by KJV on Oct 18, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

Where are the Nets beat writers. Fred Kerber writes about Houston not about the game. There was a heavy build up on Krstic playing after 10 months and now after him playing well, beat writers took a day off. Com’on guys!

by Tony on Oct 19, 2007 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

It is a good thing but it “is” the Knicks the Nets played. Not sure how to judge the Nets yet.

by Sean Serritella on Oct 19, 2007 9:28 AM EDT reply actions

Two important things to take from the game…

1.) Free Throws…just horrible.
2.) Krstic…didn’t look afraid to spin in the post especially against big bodies in Curry and Randolph. No Nets fan should be completely convinced that he is over the mental part of the injury, but he looks promising. If Krstic is able to hit the three or close to it, look for that paint to be more open this season for Kidd, VC, and RJ to attack and destroy the opposing defense. Perfect example…Curry didn’t leave Krstic’s side after Nenad hit that 3 yesterday. The inside paint never looked so shiny. Time for Frank to start calling more pick and rolls, pick and pops, and motions for this team than isos.

by Rich Rane on Oct 19, 2007 12:06 PM EDT reply actions