New Jersey Nets Tickets

Consider the New Jersey Nets' periods Bf .111000N a pair of bookends: One back in the days when Julius Erving ruled the ABA, the other In the 21st century, when New Jersey finally reached the NBA Finals.In between, the New Jersey Nets Tickets struggled through more than its fair share of adversity. The ABA wanted to start its league with a team in New York City. But after a long search, New Jersey Nets owner Arthur Brown could not find a suitable site in Manhattan. As a result, the New Jersey Americans opened the 1967-68 seasons in a Teaneck, N.J., armory. It was the first of the club's six arenas in the New York City  area. "Dr. J" rescued the franchise in 1973, gracefully leading the New Jersey Nets to championships in two of the ABA's last three seasons. The NBA, though, was not as kind to New Jersey, especially after Erving was sold to Philadelphia. Strings of five and seven straight losing campaigns haunted the New Jersey Nets Tickets. However, all the losing made the New York Net's dramatic turnaround sweeter. New Jersey improved by a staggering 26 wins in 2001-02, reaching the Finals for the first time as an NBA franchise. The New Jersey Nets tickets feel the pieces are in place for another title run, particularly with Jason Kidd running the offense.

1967-68 The New Jersey Americans open ABA play in Teaneck, N.J., with average home crowds of less than 1,000. New York Nets court is booked for a circus and a back-up arena's floor is deemed unplayable for a one-game playoff with Kentucky, costing the Americans a forfeit, 1971-72 With Rick Barry starring and Lou Carnesecca coaching, the New Jersey Nets reach the ABA Finals, falling to the Pacers. 1973-74 The New Jersey Nets Tickets obtain Julius Erving from Virginia to the delight of fans and New York area media. Dr. J wins MVP honors and leads the New Jersey Nets to its first title. 1975-76 The New Jersey Nets are champs in the ABA's final season before a merger puts them in the NBA, where they sell Dr. J to Philadelphia and suffer five straight losing seasons. 1981-82 Playing in East Rutherford, N.J., under Larry Brown, the New Jersey Nets Tickets make a 20-game leap from the previous season to reach the playoffs.

1983-84 Coach Stan Albeck promises fans the New Jersey Nets will win their first playoff series. Otis Birdsong, Darryl Dawkins and the New Jersey Nets respond with a five-game win over Philadelphia. 1991-92 New Jersey posts its seventh straight losing season, but the emergence of rookie Kenny Anderson-a New York prep legend-sparks a return to the playoffs. 1992-93 One month after the playoffs, 28-year-old Drazen Petrovic is killed in an auto accident in Germany. 1997-98 For the first time since 1993-94, the New Jersey Nets finish with a winning record. 2001-02 A trade for All-Star guard Jason Kidd triggers the New Jersey Nets' best NBA season. They go to the NBA Finals for the first time. 2003-04 Coach Lawrence Frank takes over for Byron Scott in mid-season, leading the New Jersey Nets to 25 wins in their last 40 games and the second round of the playoffs.