NEW JERSEY NETS ?7.5 ? This is a crucial game for the top-seeded Nets, who do not want to go to Indiana down 2-0 in the series. New Jersey was 33-8 at home during the regular season, and I think they?ll respond to the Game #1 upset with a resounding win tonight. The Nets usually play very well when playing at home following a weak effort, as they were 12-3 this season when playing at home after a loss, winning those games by an average of 10 points. The Pacers were under .500 on the road this year at 18-24, and they were just 9-12 when playing on the road after a win. Given the circumstances surrounding this game, look for these patterns to continue.
