Beat writers stuck with six days between games at the All-Star break do desperate things: like grade the team performance during the first half of the season. Of course, it's only the half way point for teams that get to the Finals. Mikki Moore, go to the head of the class. The rest of you can all do better next marking period. Meanwhile, John Hollinger handicaps the Nets' and Knicks' chances of making the playoffs.
- Insider: And The Winner Is... - Al Iannazzone - YES Network
- Nets: Disappointing at midseason - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Knicks, Nets Battle for Eighth Spot, Playoffs - John Hollinger - New York Sun