Despite their status as the two-time defending Eastern Conference champions and their 14 game playoff winning streak, most people are picking against the Nets in the second round versus the Pistons. The Nets believe in themselves, though, and that's all that counts.
- Martin and Nets have no doubts - Tom Canavan - AP
- Nets seek to prove detractors wrong - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- Nets Don't Mind Playing Underdog - Fred Kerber - New York Post