The Nets finished their 35-year run in New Jersey with ... a loss. That 76ers win firmed up the East playoff bracket, while a Spurs win settled the top two seeds in the West.
Sixers Vs. Nets: New Jersey Says Goodbye To Nets, Philadelphia Says Hello To 2012 NBA Playoffs
Getty ImagesIt didn’t really matter though. Philadelphia just took care of business and punched its ticket to the postseason. Head coach Doug Collins said he will rest Brand, Iguodala and probably Lou Williams for the final two regular season games now that they are finally in the tournament. Probably a good idea after the team avoided some close calls on Monday night when Jrue Holiday took an elbow to the nose from Sundiata Gaines and Iguodala came up holding his hamstring in the fourth, but both men were ultimately fine and continued to play.
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