The Nets came away with an inspiring comeback, buzzer-beating victory over the playoff- contending Hornets the night after Christmas. Randy Foye nailed a 3-pointer as time expired and the Nets won 120-118, just their eighth win in 30 games. The young guys tackled Kenny Atkinson, who looked like he was in near shock to see the Nets finally catch a break this season.
It was a special moment for a team that has faced plenty of adversity through the first 30 games of the season.
It seemed… fitting.
Earlier in the game Jeremy Lin headed to the locker room with a strained left hamstring, the same one he injured on November 2, and the same injury that kept him out over a month.