Maybe the Nets shouldn't be so quick to beg for consistency. As they took care of the Knicks 96-83 on Wednesday, the Nets witness the downside of such a characteristic: regularly poor play. New Jersey won for the 12th straight time at home; the Knicks have lost 13 of 14 and can't win without Stephon Marbury (0-7 without him). The Nets appear ticketed for the playoffs and homecourt through at least one round; the Knicks continue to improve the Bulls' draft pick (they get the Knicks' selection this June, whether it's in the lottery or not). more ›