The Nets open up the season at home against the new-look Heat. Miami restructured their team this summer with the acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal, but O'Neal could miss the game with a strained hamstring. The Nets have a lot of questions with their line-up, including who will start at the point guard and power forward spots. Lawrence Frank is not expected to announce the starters until Wednesday morning.
- Game 1: Heat @ Nets--11.03.04 - BasketballBoards.net
- Welcome Shaq - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- Shaq's status still uncertain - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- NetsDaily Preview
- Nets' five questions - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Five key home games - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Hamstrung Shaq likely for opener - Darren Everson - New York Daily News
- Frank gets fresh start, lineup - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News
- Nets facing long season with Kidd hurt - Tom Canavan - AP
- Expectations are that there are no expectations? - Steve Popper - MSG Network