With nine games less, the Nets are looking down at the other members of the "Futile Four", holding a half game lead over the Magic, a game and a half over the Pacers and three long games over the Knicks. If they are going to finish in seventh--and avoid the team that has beaten them four straight--the Big Three realize they need to go on a winning streak themselves and not pay attention to the out-of-town scoreboard.
- Nets--We're in control - Fred Kerber - New York Post