Recap Rewind: New Jersey won a battle in the war for the uncoveted 8th playoff spot in the East, beating Atlanta for a temporary advantage in their neck-and-neck race for the final spot and a chance to play either the Celtics or Pistons in the first round. After that they lost to the Denver Nuggets and the Sixers, before their inevitable rebound over the hapless Knicks.
Notable News: As it stands now, the Nets are one game behind the Hawks for the 8th seed in the playoffs, but face a more difficult schedule over the rest of the season. If the Nets do reach the playoffs, it will be a big moral victory in an otherwise forgettable season.
Fast Forward: The Nets have a home and home with Indiana on Wednesday and Friday, before playing Phoenix at home on Saturday.
ATLANTIC DIVISION REPORTS
Boston Celtics/New Jersey Nets/New York Knicks/Philadelphia 76ers/Toronto Raptors
