New Jersey Nets 98, Toronto Raptors 97
With 8.3 seconds left in the ballgame, Richard Jefferson hit a jumper to put the Nets ahead 98-97. Jefferson then stole the inbound pass and the Nets won the game and eliminated the Toronto Raptors. Richard Jefferson led the way for the Nets with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Vince Carter was only 6 for 19 shooting from the floor and he finished up with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Jason Kidd did a good job of running the offense with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. Bostjan Nachbar was outstanding off of the bench with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in only 24 minutes on the court. Mikki Moore added 10 points and 8 rebounds to the Nets cause. The Nets also outrebounded the Raptors 40-30 and that was important last night. The Nets prevailed 4-2 over the Raptors and will now face the Cleveland Cavaliers starting on Sunday.

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