It was not the type of Thanksgiving most families share: the Nets' "family" was in a gym on Thursday, listening to Coach Lawrence Frank define defense and committment, which he equated. Meanwhile, Jason Collins said he was ready, not just for the Suns on Friday night, but ready to "foul the hell out of people" the next time a third quarter gets out of hand. As for Vince Carter, he was not yet ready to say he would play in Phoenix.
- Happy Holiday, Phooey - Dave D'Alessandro - Newark Star-Ledger