Shaquille O'Neal grew up in Newark and makes sure to visit his family there when he is in New Jersey.
- Jersey guy at heart, Shaq enjoys return to roots - David Waldstein - Star-Ledger
- Shaq ready to sack Nets - Steve Adamek - Bergen Record
- Shaq's hoping the rest is easy - John Dellapina - New York Daily News
- RX for Shaq: Clean Sweap - Mark Everson - New York Post
- New bruise irks, further slows Shaq - Ira Winderman - South Florida Sun-Sentinel