In what now looks like something preordained by the basketball gods, the Nets and Raptors appear to be mere bit players in a great morality play featuring Vince Carter vs. the city of Toronto, if not the entire nation of Canada! Travel plans are being adjusted, ear plugs are being ordered and sports columnists are pushing all manner of buttons, reminding Toronto it's finally time for revenge. Jason Kidd's advice to his teammate: "Relax...you don't have to do everything."
- Ear plugs are in order - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- No sleepover party will follow Game 1 - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Dose of Vin-sanity - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Carter family ready for boos - Julian Garcia - New York Daily News
- Carter & Co. Ready for the Raptors - Julian Garcia - New York Daily News Blog
- Toronto gives dark welcome to Carter - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Nets notebook: Boston Revisited - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Welcome To Carter Country - Al Iannazzone - YES Network
- Carter Vs. Canada Highlights Round 1 - John Hollinger - New York Sun
- Series spotlight shining on superstars - Doug Smith - Toronto Star
- Ford has rough ride to playoffs - Doug Smith - Toronto Star
- Raps leave Vinsanity to the fans - Mike Ganter - Toronto Sun
- Nets bracing for hostilities - Mike Ganter - Toronto Sun
- Playoff pressure? Try playing in Europe - Ryan Wolstadt - Toronto Sun
- Bosh, Carter set for showdown - Michael Grange - Toronto Globe & Mail
- NBA's scheduling decision cheats fans - William Houston - Toronto Globe & Mail
- Raptors ducking Carter drama - Bruce Arthur - National Post
- Carter plays former team in post-season for first time - Lori Ewing - Canadian Press
- Playoff showdown a clash of stars - Michael Grange - Toronto Globe & Mail
- Quick start not quick enough - Doug Smith - Toronto Star
- It's not all about Vince - Edmonton Sun
- Raptors To Stare Down History, Face Vince Carter - CP24 CityNews
- Chris Bosh's Playoffs Report (Video) - Chris Bosh - Yahoo! Sports
- Oh Baby! - Toronto Sun