Knicks Eliminated
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Jason Kidd’s 87th triple-double led the New Jersey Nets to a 100-86 win over New York on Friday night that eliminated the Knicks from the playoff race.
Mr. Kidd had 13 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists for his 12th triple-double this season. Kidd was the catalyst in the run at the start of the third quarter that carried the Nets to their seventh win in the last 10 games and moved them close to clinching a playoff spot.
He completed the triple-double with an assist on Bostjan Nachbar’s 3-pointer with just over 2 minutes remaining in the third period, giving the Nets a 79-64 lead.
Vince Carter had 25 points for the Nets, while Richard Jefferson had 24, Mikki Moore and Mr. Nachbar each had 13.
The Nets bounced back from a 94-76 road loss Thursday to the Cavaliers with a victory over their favorite opponent. New Jersey has won 21 of the last 25 from New York and is 19-4 against the Knicks since the arrival of Kidd.
Steve Francis led the Knicks with 22 points as New York dropped its third straight and lost for the 11th time in the last 13 games. Mardy Collins had 21 and Eddy Curry 20.
