Historically, a four-game West Coast trip would normally strike fear into the hearts of the Nets. But after a 20-point blowout of the Celtics, New Jersey feels good about their chances against the Jazz, Clippers, Trailblazers and Sonics. The Jazz, Monday night's opponents have been the hottest of the four lately, led by Andrei Kirilenko, whose recent exploits include both a triple double and a rare "5 by 5" game, garnering at least five points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
- Nets head West eager to sweep - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Nets Keep Focus as They Go West - Andrew Marchand - New York Post
- Nets finding direction - Darren Everson - New York Daily News
- Nets head west seeking success - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press
- New Jersey (22-16) at Utah (20-21) - AP
- Nets take to the road whistling a happy tune - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Jazz's ups outweighing downs - Phil Miller - Salt Lake Tribune
- Jazz well ahead of last season's pace - Tim Buckley - Deseret Morning News