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Jefferson and company hold off Sonics late rally
By Frank Negron Jr. on November 24th, 2007 8:11 AM |
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Richard Jefferson had his second straight 30 point game and New Jersey needed every one of them last night. A double digit lead in the second half almost disappeared, as the Sonics (2-11) made a run late but were held off for a 98-93 Nets win.
Vince Carter back in second game since missing five games due to his ankle injury scored 15 off the bench. Jason Kidd added 14 points but Jefferson was the story. He also had 4 rebounds and 5 assists to go along with his 30 points. His season average of 24.5 points a game is his career best.
“With all of us out there, it just makes us hard to guard and everybody benefits,” Carter said.
In the fourth quarter with a minute to play the Nets lead was down to one. Seattle had various opportunities to tie but could not deliver. The victory was the Nets’ second straight after a six game losing streak (five of those Carter was out with his right ankle injury).
Via Julian Garcia NY Daily News:
“You never take for granted winning, especially when we tasted six losses in a row, especially playing on the road,” Lawrence Frank said
The Nets (6-7) finish their west coast swing Sunday in L.A. against the Lakers.
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