Poise, composure and confidence are some of the terms in use now in New  Jersey that define this team and its coach and on court leadership.  Against the Miami Heat who is struggling at this time the New Jersey Nets are not struggling with player pesonel and a search for identity; as what has happend to Miami.  The point guard from the University of California-- " Golden Bears" is the pointing the way to second round win and resting for the winner of the Cavaliers-Pistons.  At the free throw line, looking at the rim he blows a kiss for his wife and son; this family man in winning basketball games to get to the playoffs is not kidding around.

  Playing in the "Garden State" Jason Kidd has found a home where his grit and determination are welcome.  The Nets have a built a team for him to lead and direct.  Jason Kidd's assist to turnover ratio in the playoffs is in the top three. His ability to get the basketball to players inside and his timely shots from the perimeter has placed him in gutsy ranks of NBA elite; James Worthy, Isaiah Thomas, and Jason Kidd are all that same type of player; does not stop focusing on the game for 48 minutes until it is in the win column.  So as the Nets led by Jason Kidd win their way to the Eastern Confrence playoffs fans in New Jersey can be happy that Jason Kidd in these playoffs is not kidding around; he wants the Pistons, and this Pistons fan loves the games between New Jersey and Detroit; because the Nets is that team that puts the Pistons team, Joe Dumars, and the Pistons faithful on the edge of nervous breakdowns and elation because of the fierce competition between these rivals.