The 2005-06 New Jersey Nets had a solid season, finishing with a 49-33 record and securing the Atlantic Division title. Under the leadership of head coach Lawrence Frank, the team was anchored by the dynamic trio of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson. Kidd’s playmaking, Carter’s scoring prowess, and Jefferson’s all-around skills provided the backbone for their success.
In the postseason, the Nets advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They defeated the Indiana Pacers 4-2 in the first round, showcasing their offensive versatility and defensive tenacity. However, their playoff run ended in the second round against the Miami Heat, losing 4-1. Despite the exit, the season was seen as a positive step, demonstrating the Nets’ competitiveness in the Eastern Conference during that era.
- Regular Season Record: 49-33
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
New Jersey Nets Roster and Stats for 2005-06 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Vince Carter | 79 | 24.2 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 34.1 | 11 | 29.6 | 7.0 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 24.1 |
| Richard Jefferson | 78 | 19.5 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 31.9 | 11 | 22.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 41.4 |
| Nenad Krstić | 80 | 13.5 | 6.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 25.0 | 11 | 14.7 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Jason Kidd | 80 | 13.3 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 35.2 | 11 | 12.0 | 7.6 | 9.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 30.0 |
| Clifford Robinson | 80 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 34.3 | 8 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 31.6 |
| Jeff McInnis | 28 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 18.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marc Jackson | 37 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Collins | 71 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 25.0 | 11 | 2.8 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Lamond Murray | 57 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 34.6 | 11 | 5.7 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 35.3 |
| Jacque Vaughn | 80 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 11 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zoran Planinić | 56 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 23.2 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Scott Padgett | 62 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 34.7 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Boštjan Nachbar | 11 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derrick Zimmerman | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Antoine Wright | 39 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 6.7 | 5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Linton Johnson | 9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| John Thomas | 2 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
New Jersey Nets in the 2006 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New Jersey Nets
In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets faced the Indiana Pacers in the first round. Despite a rocky start with a Game 1 loss, the Nets, led by the dynamic trio of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson, rallied to win the series 4-2. Their blend of veteran leadership and offensive prowess proved too much for the Pacers, allowing the Nets to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-88 | |
| Apr 25, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 90-75 | |
| Apr 27, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-95 | |
| Apr 29, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 97-88 | |
| May 02, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 92-86 | |
| May 04, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 96-90 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Miami Heat
In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they faced the Miami Heat. Despite a strong start with a Game 1 victory, the Nets struggled to contain the Heat's star duo of Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, ultimately losing the series in five games. This series highlighted the Nets' inability to sustain their initial momentum against a more balanced and experienced Miami team.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | W 100-88 | |
| May 10, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 111-89 | |
| May 12, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-92 | |
| May 14, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-92 | |
| May 16, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 106-105 |
New Jersey Nets 2005-06 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2005-06 season for the New Jersey Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 110-96 | |
| Nov 04, 2005 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 102-92 | |
| Nov 05, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-99 | |
| Nov 07, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | L 90-89 | |
| Nov 09, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-83 | |
| Nov 11, 2005 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-90 | |
| Nov 12, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 99-91 | |
| Nov 15, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 109-99 | |
| Nov 19, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 89-83 | |
| Nov 21, 2005 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-97 | |
| Nov 23, 2005 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 114-105 | |
| Nov 25, 2005 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 92-81 | |
| Nov 27, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-96 | |
| Nov 28, 2005 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 101-92 | |
| Nov 30, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-83 | |
| Dec 03, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 95-82 | |
| Dec 07, 2005 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 97-84 | |
| Dec 09, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-100 | |
| Dec 10, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-95 | |
| Dec 13, 2005 | @ Washington Wizards | L 94-74 | |
| Dec 14, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 91-83 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 115-106 | |
| Dec 18, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 118-90 | |
| Dec 20, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-85 | |
| Dec 21, 2005 | @ Orlando Magic | W 96-85 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | W 95-88 | |
| Dec 26, 2005 | @ New York Knicks | W 109-101 | |
| Dec 27, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-91 | |
| Dec 30, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-91 | |
| Jan 06, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-106 | |
| Jan 08, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 105-104 | |
| Jan 10, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 96-91 | |
| Jan 13, 2006 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 81-69 | |
| Jan 14, 2006 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-77 | |
| Jan 16, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 97-92 | |
| Jan 18, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-90 | |
| Jan 20, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-96 | |
| Jan 21, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-83 | |
| Jan 23, 2006 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-78 | |
| Jan 25, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 90-77 | |
| Jan 27, 2006 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 88-83 | |
| Jan 28, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-104 | |
| Jan 31, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-84 | |
| Feb 01, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-85 | |
| Feb 04, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-92 | |
| Feb 06, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-91 | |
| Feb 08, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-83 | |
| Feb 10, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 83-73 | |
| Feb 12, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 94-79 | |
| Feb 14, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-71 | |
| Feb 15, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 95-94 | |
| Feb 21, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 89-85 | |
| Feb 22, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-93 | |
| Feb 24, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | W 94-90 | |
| Feb 26, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 101-91 | |
| Feb 27, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-102 | |
| Mar 01, 2006 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-90 | |
| Mar 04, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-100 | |
| Mar 06, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-84 | |
| Mar 07, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 95-87 | |
| Mar 12, 2006 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 95-84 | |
| Mar 13, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | W 90-77 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 78-65 | |
| Mar 17, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 92-89 | |
| Mar 19, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-89 | |
| Mar 21, 2006 | @ Washington Wizards | W 112-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 86-82 | |
| Mar 26, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 79-74 | |
| Mar 27, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-72 | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 86-74 | |
| Mar 31, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 91-88 | |
| Apr 02, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 90-78 | |
| Apr 04, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-94 | |
| Apr 06, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-102 | |
| Apr 08, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-102 | |
| Apr 09, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-83 | |
| Apr 11, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-101 | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 116-96 | |
| Apr 14, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 79-74 | |
| Apr 16, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 95-93 | |
| Apr 18, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 91-88 | |
| Apr 19, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-83 |