After two terrible losses with Nenad Krstic out with bronchitis, the rookie center returned to the lineup Friday night, and scored a career high 25 points on 9 of 12 shooting, and helping the Nets to a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. The Nets got out to another hot start, leading by 13 at halftime, but they struggled throught the 3rd quarter again, and let the Bobcats to within 1 point early in the 4th. This time, however, they responded well, hitting 11 of their first 13 shots in the 4th quarter, and cruising to a 7 point victory. Vince Carter led all scorers with 28 points, and Jason Collins provided 12 rebounds and excellent defense on Emeka Okafor.
- Boxscore - NBA
- Strong First Quarter Sparks Nets - NBA
- New Jersey 93, Charlotte 86 - Tom Canavan - AP
- Curly Fries - Joe - JoeNetsfan
- Nets' Rookie Center Makes Most of Return - Jason Diamos - New York Times
- Nets rebound against Bobcats - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- 'Twin' stands tall in the little things - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Rookie adds spark - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- Krstic's return big lift for Nets - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Nenad's career-high 25 help Nets thrive - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News
- Krstic Gets Richer - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- They're Enjoying Some Twin Thrilling - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Bobcats help the Nets feel better - Rick Bonnell - Charlotte Observer
- Nets notes - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record