With the teams ahead of them slumping, many believe the Nets will slip into the playoffs. With five straight wins and a friendly schedule the rest of the way, they are in the best shape they've been all season.
- NBA's Version of March Madness - Chris Carrino - New Jersey Nets
- East playoff watch - Chad Ford - ESPN Insider
- Carter Looking for Another Playoff Shot - Chris Creed - New Jersey Nets
- Nets talking postseason - Rich Chere - Star-Ledger
- Nets playoff tickets remain same price - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- Nets not watching out-of-town scores - J.P. Pelzman - Bergen Record
- Nets pursuing playoff re-berth - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News
- Nets Know Playoff Push Gets Tough - Mike Forde - New York Post
- The Nets' Fortunes Take a Turn for the Better - Jason Diamos - New York Times
- Anatomy of a comeback - Al Iannazzone - Bergen Record