But the Nets all pointed to the Celtics' 60-50 advantage on the boards as one other key to the loss.
Kidd, the Nets point guard, dominated the Celtics by averaging an ethereal triple-double for the six games.
For Nets point guard Stephon Marbury, these are the dog days of fall.
The Nets pointed to their commitment to team defense as the reason they were able to slow Anthony and Iverson.
Nets point guard Jason Kidd has shot 5 for 21 from the field (23.8 percent) and scored 11 points in the two games.
Seattle answered when the former Nets point guard Kenny Anderson hit a driving layup.
Not quite, but the Knicks are one of several teams interested in possibly trading for the Nets point guard.
The Nets were pointing to more than one play.
Nets point guard Jason Kidd had an inclination about Pierce heading into the second half.
The Nets can point to flaws in their play in Sunday's loss.