The 2006-07 New Jersey Nets finished the regular season with a 41-41 record, placing second in the Atlantic Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Lawrence Frank, the team was led by the dynamic trio of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson. Kidd averaged a near triple-double with 13 points, 9.2 assists, and 8.2 rebounds per game, while Carter led in scoring with 25.2 points per game.
The Nets advanced to the playoffs, defeating the Toronto Raptors in the first round in six games. Their postseason run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. Despite the challenges, the season highlighted Kidd’s leadership and Carter’s scoring prowess, setting the stage for future team adjustments.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4
New Jersey Nets Roster and Stats for 2006-07 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Vince Carter | 82 | 25.2 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 35.7 | 12 | 22.3 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 38.9 |
| Nenad Krstić | 26 | 16.4 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Richard Jefferson | 55 | 16.3 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 35.9 | 12 | 19.7 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 32.5 |
| Jason Kidd | 80 | 13.0 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 34.3 | 12 | 14.6 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 42.0 |
| Mikki Moore | 79 | 9.8 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 12 | 11.3 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Boštjan Nachbar | 76 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 42.3 | 12 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 37.5 |
| Eddie House | 56 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 42.9 | 4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| Marcus Williams | 79 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 28.2 | 12 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| Antoine Wright | 63 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 32.2 | 12 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Josh Boone | 61 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 12 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Clifford Robinson | 50 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 37.9 | 4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Hassan Adams | 61 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Collins | 80 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 12 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Bernard Robinson | 10 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mile Ilić | 5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
New Jersey Nets in the 2007 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets faced off against the Toronto Raptors, securing a 4-2 series victory. Led by the dynamic trio of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson, the Nets utilized their playoff experience to outmaneuver a young Raptors team. Kidd's triple-double performances were instrumental in the series, allowing the Nets to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 96-91 | |
| Apr 24, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 89-83 | |
| Apr 27, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-89 | |
| Apr 29, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-81 | |
| May 01, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-96 | |
| May 04, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 98-97 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite the formidable efforts of their star trio—Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Richard Jefferson—the Nets struggled against LeBron James' Cavaliers, ultimately losing the series in six games. The series highlighted the Nets' need for more depth and consistent support beyond their leading scorers to compete against elite teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 81-77 | |
| May 08, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-92 | |
| May 12, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-85 | |
| May 14, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 87-85 | |
| May 16, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 83-72 | |
| May 18, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 88-72 |
New Jersey Nets 2006-07 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2006-07 season for the New Jersey Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-92 | |
| Nov 03, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-85 | |
| Nov 08, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-89 | |
| Nov 10, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-106 | |
| Nov 12, 2006 | @ Washington Wizards | W 105-93 | |
| Nov 13, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 119-113 | |
| Nov 15, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-87 | |
| Nov 17, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 100-91 | |
| Nov 18, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 86-68 | |
| Nov 20, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-87 | |
| Nov 22, 2006 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-97 | |
| Nov 24, 2006 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-93 | |
| Nov 26, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-93 | |
| Nov 28, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-92 | |
| Nov 29, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 106-103 | |
| Dec 02, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 112-107 | |
| Dec 05, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-75 | |
| Dec 07, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 161-157 | |
| Dec 09, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-90 | |
| Dec 11, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-92 | |
| Dec 13, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 108-95 | |
| Dec 15, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 90-78 | |
| Dec 16, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-82 | |
| Dec 18, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-97 | |
| Dec 20, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-111 | |
| Dec 22, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 99-95 | |
| Dec 23, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-104 | |
| Dec 26, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 92-91 | |
| Dec 27, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-71 | |
| Dec 29, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-81 | |
| Dec 30, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-92 | |
| Jan 05, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-86 | |
| Jan 06, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 96-91 | |
| Jan 09, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-86 | |
| Jan 11, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 86-83 | |
| Jan 13, 2007 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-98 | |
| Jan 15, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-95 | |
| Jan 17, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 92-85 | |
| Jan 19, 2007 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-100 | |
| Jan 20, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-94 | |
| Jan 22, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 88-87 | |
| Jan 24, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-109 | |
| Jan 25, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-101 | |
| Jan 27, 2007 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-102 | |
| Jan 29, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | W 116-115 | |
| Jan 31, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-89 | |
| Feb 02, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-86 | |
| Feb 04, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 101-99 | |
| Feb 05, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-98 | |
| Feb 07, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 87-85 | |
| Feb 09, 2007 | @ Boston Celtics | W 92-78 | |
| Feb 10, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 93-78 | |
| Feb 13, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-82 | |
| Feb 14, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 120-109 | |
| Feb 21, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 111-107 | |
| Feb 23, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 109-96 | |
| Feb 25, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-101 | |
| Mar 03, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-88 | |
| Mar 04, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-86 | |
| Mar 06, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-89 | |
| Mar 09, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | L 112-91 | |
| Mar 10, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-77 | |
| Mar 12, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 113-102 | |
| Mar 13, 2007 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 112-108 | |
| Mar 15, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-86 | |
| Mar 18, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-95 | |
| Mar 20, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 94-90 | |
| Mar 23, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | L 90-82 | |
| Mar 24, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 113-107 | |
| Mar 28, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 118-94 | |
| Mar 30, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 31, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 86-82 | |
| Apr 04, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-86 | |
| Apr 06, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-74 | |
| Apr 07, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 120-114 | |
| Apr 10, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | W 96-92 | |
| Apr 12, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-76 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-86 | |
| Apr 15, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 111-107 | |
| Apr 16, 2007 | @ New York Knicks | W 104-95 | |
| Apr 18, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-97 |