A lot of the Nets' playoff hopes rest on the assumption that they will win the Atlantic Division and get that No. 3 seed--giving them homecourt advantage in the first round. But to do that, the Nets have to stay ahead of the 76ers and right now, Philadelphia is only a game behind in the division, having done better without Allen Iverson than the Nets did recently without Vince Carter.
- Sixers keeping sharp eye on standings - Joe Juliano - Philadelphia Inquirer