The Nets, on the other hand, are rapidly gaining ground on the Knicks.
The Nets would be gaining a better Center but by no means will Howard and Williams even get them into the playoffs.
It was part of an 18-5 run that helped the Nets gain a 27-20 advantage at the end of the quarter.
Last night, Edwards scored a game-high 20 points to help the Nets (2-2) gain a 112-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Knoxville, Tenn.
Jefferson said the fact that the Nets had gained home-court advantage by winning Game 1 would not factor into his decision.
At least one thing would not have occurred if the officials had made the correct call: the Nets would not have gained the longest road losing streak in league history.
Frank said he sensed that the Nets, who beat the Bobcats on Friday, were gaining the type of momentum they would need to make a run at the division title.
The Nets, however, have gained much respect and that will continue as long as they keep winning.
That put the 6-foot-1-inch Douglas in the game, and he responded with 8 points to help the Nets gain a 76-74 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Nets also gained some well-needed momentum as they prepared to head west for four games in six days.