Vince Carter wakes up this morning the leading scorer in the NBA playoffs, averaging 32 points per game. Columnists took note of Carter's recovery after Game 2 but credited a lot of the Nets' Game 2 response to Jason Kidd and the balance--both on the court and in psychic terms--he brings to the team. And to make sure everyone is paying close attention, Charley Rosen has introduced his "soft-o-meter", which he calibrates with the Nets.
- Kidd Dishes Out More Greatness - Mike Vaccaro - New York Post
- Nets regain balance as well as footing - Filip Bondy - New York Daily News
- With Artest gone,Pace Slows - Mitch Lawrence - New York Daily News
- Knicks can learn from their rivals - Steve Popper - MSG Networks
- Vince's timing is finally right - Barbara Barker - New York Newsday
- Fast Break - Marty Burns - Sports Illustrated
- Kidd is tough as they come for 'soft' Nets - Charley Rosen - FOX Sports
- Pacers need O'Neal to play, a few calls to go their way - Bob Kravitz - Indianapolis Star
- Kidd does what he does best - Steve Adamek - The Record
- Carter Is Making the Nets a Hot Ticket - Harvey Araton - New York Times
- Not the only option, VC proves he's No. 1 - Steve Politi - Star-Ledger