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Nets bring road woes into Chicago

Tue 18th, March 2008

(Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets will try to stop a seven-game slide on the road, as they pay a visit to the Chicago Bulls tonight at the United Center.

New Jersey is 11-21 away from the Meadowlands this season, and last won as the guest on February 8 at Charlotte Bobcats Arena. The Nets just went unbeaten on a short two-game homestand, having recorded a 117-115 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday at the Izod Center. Richard Jefferson scored 27 points and buried the go-ahead basket with 1.5 seconds remaining.

Jefferson made 11-of-15 field goal attempts and scored six of New Jersey's final eight points, while Vince Carter added 25 points and eight rebounds in a winning cause. New Jersey is just a half game behind Atlanta for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

In injury news for the Nets, forward Nenad Krstic is questionable for Tuesday's game with an upper respiratory infection.

Chicago, meanwhile, will open a four-game homestand tonight versus New Jersey, San Antonio, Indiana and Atlanta. It is 15-16 at the United Center this season.

The Bulls have lost two straight overall and four of their last five contests, including Monday's 108-97 setback to the New Orleans Hornets on the road. Ben Gordon came off the bench to score a team-best 31 points. Drew Gooden notched a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Luol Deng and Larry Hughes each added 16 points in defeat.

Chicago has won three of its last four home games. In injury news for the Bulls, guard Chris Duhon (flu) is questionable for Tuesday's game.

Tuesday's game between New Jersey and Chicago is the third and final matchup of the regular season. The Nets were victorious in the first two games in overtime and have won three straight, five of six and 13 of the last 16 meetings in this series.

New Jersey has lost three of its last four contests in the Windy City.

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