<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Nets</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><description>Nets</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Hinrich Hard To Ignore]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21782-2005Apr28.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21782-2005Apr28.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ By Mike Wise   <br> CHICAGO, April 27  --  It was not just the pyrotechnics of Ben Jordan this time. The Kirk Hinrich maneuver killed them, too. One long jump shot at a time, the indefatigable Chicago Bulls guard sent the Wizards home down 2-0 in their first playoff series in...]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami's X-Factors Cross Out New Jersey]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18791-2005Apr27.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18791-2005Apr27.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  MIAMI, April 26  --  The New Jersey Nets knew coming into this series they would be tested by Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade, known as Superman and Flash, respectively and fittingly. But who figured they would have such trouble keeping up with the Joneses? Who would have guessed center Alonzo Mourning, the former Net who as recently as two weeks ago played third-string center, would lead the Miami Heat in points rather than cheers?]]></description><author> Amy Shipley</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIZARDSINSIDER]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16485-2005Apr26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A16485-2005Apr26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ WHO'S NEXT?  <br>at Chicago<br>Tomorrow, 8:30<br>Comcast SportsNet]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat's O'Neal Is 'Iffy-Iffy']]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12614-2005Apr23.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12614-2005Apr23.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Saying his bruised right thigh still hampers his mobility, C Shaquille O'Neal returned to practice yesterday  --  yet was coyly noncommittal about whether he'll play when the Heat opens its Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Nets.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brawl Trial Dates Set]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10812-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10812-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  The trials for the five Indiana players involved in the November brawl at the Pacers-Pistons game will begin Aug. 1, beginning with Ron Artest's.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triggering a Heat Wave]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10540-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10540-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal has carried the Heat and the entire Miami community with as much finesse as raw power.]]></description><author> Amy Shipley</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers Fire GM Paxson]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8061-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8061-2005Apr21.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Jim Paxson was fired yesterday as general manager of the Cavaliers, whose second-half collapse this season cost them their first trip to the playoffs in seven years.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets Make Playoffs; Iverson Wins Title]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6315-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6315-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Vince Carter and the New Jersey Nets clinched the NBA's last playoff berth with a shaky start and a strong finish  --  the same way the team's season went.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidd Powers the Nets]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3326-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3326-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guard Jason Kidd scores a season-high 35 points against the Wizards and is the main reason New Jersey is in the playoff hunt.]]></description><author> Ivan Carter</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Settle for Loss]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2796-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2796-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Wizards will open the playoffs against the Bulls in Chicago after an uninspiring 109-101 loss to the Nets.]]></description><author> Michael Lee</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns Notch Home-Court Advantage]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64564-2005Apr18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64564-2005Apr18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  The Phoenix Suns clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs before the first quarter against Denver ended last night, then went on to blow out the host Nuggets, 128-114.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling for Position]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64408-2005Apr18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64408-2005Apr18.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Wizards are aiming for fourth in the East, and their opponent Tuesday night, the Nets, have to win their final two games to grab the eighth and final playoff spot.]]></description><author> Ivan Carter</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics Nab 1st Title Since '92]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61712-2005Apr17.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61712-2005Apr17.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Paul Pierce had 25 points and 11 rebounds and the visiting Boston Celtics celebrated their first Atlantic Division title in 13 years after a 103-98 victory over the Toronto Raptors last night.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Rests on James]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57961-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57961-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dragging a struggling franchise into the NBA playoffs is a difficult task, as LeBron James is learning.]]></description><author> Ivan Carter</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter Answers Boos With 39]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57957-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57957-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Vince Carter thrived in front of his former fans.<br> Carter ignored the boos and scored 39 points in his first game in Toronto since being traded, and the New Jersey Nets kept their playoff hopes alive by coming back from a 14-point halftime deficit for a 101-90 victory over the Raptors last...]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers, Celtics in Playoffs; Duncan's Return Is Spoiled]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51717-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51717-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Reggie Miller scored seven of his 22 points in a late 22-second flurry to help the Indiana Pacers rally from a six-point deficit and beat the New Jersey Nets, 90-86, last night in Indianapolis, clinching Indiana's eighth straight playoff berth.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Clinch Berth]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51560-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A51560-2005Apr13.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Wizards secure a playoff berth for the first time since 1997 with a 93-82 victory over the Bulls and New Jersey's loss to Indiana.]]></description><author> Michael Lee</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Halt Slide]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45060-2005Apr11.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45060-2005Apr11.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas dishes out a season-high 13 assists and Antawn Jamison scores 32 points to help the Wizards end a five-game slide with a 119-112 win over Milwaukee.]]></description><author> Michael Lee</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stretch Run]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42475-2005Apr10.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42475-2005Apr10.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/nba/19992000/newjerseynets</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 23:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ <em>  The Wizards, Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers are vying for the fourth-place spot in the Eastern Conference, which would give them home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs.</em>]]></description><author></author></item></channel></rss>