New Jersey Nets Finish in the Top Two to Extend Streak to 17 Games

With a runner-up finish against the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday, the New Jersey Nets extended their streak to 17 games where they've have finished in the top 2. The streak began with the season opener, as the Nets have not come in less than second place in any game they've played in.

"We'd of course like to come in first" said former Nets coach Lawrence Frank who was fired shortly before yesterday's game. "However, if we can consistently come in second place, we know we're very close to where we have to be."

The record for top two regular season finishes is 82 games. The Nets are only 65 games away from tying this inevitable record. The Nets next face the Dallas Mavericks, as they will try to either come in first or second in that game. A betting line in Vegas for the Nets to come in first in that game will be set shortly, however a line for them to come in the top two probably won't be set based on past game tendencies.