Not much has gone as planned so far, but for one game, the Nets appeared exactly as advertised.

In either case, the Nets appear to be in trouble.

With a 19-15 record so far this season, the Nets appear to be headed for the playoffs again.

The Nets lead by 69-63 late in third quarter and appeared to be in control of the game.

A short time earlier, the Nets appeared to have the game wrapped up.

It has taken almost two months, but the Nets appear to be at the point where they were expected to start.

It came, though, as the Nets were appearing to reach new heights in their uneven winter.

The Nets, with everything conspiring against them, appeared to be through.

Since then, the Nets have won four of six games and appear to be playing closer to preseason expectations.

From the beginning of the game, the Nets appeared to maintain the formula that allowed them to win their previous two games.