Just like Saturday, the Nets had a 2 point lead at the half Sunday night in Orlando. This time, it was the Nets that went on a big 3rd quarter run, a 27-6 run that helped them build a 22 point lead by the end of the 3rd quarter. The Magic had trouble with the Nets' zone defense all night, committing 20 turnovers. Vince Carter regained his shooting touch, making 10 of his 19 shots from the field, and getting to the line 16 times to lead all scorers with 33 points. Jacque Vaughn had his 2nd straight hot shooting night, finishing with 22 points on 11 of 17 from the field. Jason Kidd recorded his 6th triple-double of the season with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. He also added 5 steals.
- Boxscore - NBA
- Nets Dismantle Magic - NBA
- New Jersey 98, Orlando 82 - AP
- Magic Beans - Joe - JoeNetsfan
- Nets discover intensity zone, 'steal' a victory - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- For a Night, Nets Make Third Quarter Their Own - Jason Diamos - New York Times
- Suddenly, things don't look so bleak for Nets - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record
- Nets stagger in, then come out swinging - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News
- Nets Own the Zone - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Fight Night in Orlando - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Net worth: Vince overpowers Magic - Lydia Hinshaw - Daytona Beach News-Journal
- Magic unravel vs. Nets - Ken Hornack - Daytona Beach News-Journal
- Nets humble Magic - John Denton - Florida Today
- Magic can't cope with Nets' zone - Tim Povtak - Orlando Sentinel
- Magic embarrass selves on, off court - Brian Schmitz - Orlando Sentinel