In a straight denial of a report that Lawrence Frank may be fired if the Nets don't make the playoffs, Rod Thorn said that Frank will definitely be his coach come October. Thorn hears the calls for Frank's head, but he knows more about what the coach does than the media and fans, and "I don't see anything that can transpire that would change my mind." Still, before the game, two SNY panels agreed Frank must get some of the blame for the team's disappointments.
- Thorn says Frank is returning - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Frank Getting a Pass? (Video) - Gary Appleman - SNY
- Help Thy Neighbor (Video) - SNY
- No excuses now - Ian O'Connor - The Record