And the Playoffs begin! The sixth-seeded Pacers stole home court against the third-seeded New Jersey Nets with a 90-88 upset victory in the opener of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series.
Before NBA player Anthony Johnson was nothing more than Kidd's backup when he played for New Jersey, but last Sunday he backed up his new reputation as one of the Pacers' most dependable players. Johnson made two free throws and played tough defense on Kidd.
The Pacers beat the Nets 90-88 and took Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Jermaine O'Neal scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter for the sixth-seeded.
Indiana was considered a pre-season favorite team to win the East, but its season got off course when player Ron Artest was benched. The Pacers went into the final weeks with the uncertain thought of winning a playoff spot before taking five of its final six and earning the No. 6 seed, a roll they continued with last Sunday's victory.
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