By Justin Worsley
Finally, the New Jersey Nets have something to celebrate.
After starting the season with 18 consecutive losses, the Nets have been compared to the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, who holds the NBA record for the worst season in NBA history, going 9-73.
The Nets, however, finally won their tenth game on Monday night, defeating the Spurs 90-84 in New Jersey. The Spurs (44-29) are currently battling to stay in the playoff hunt.
Despite leading in nearly every statistical category, the Spurs couldn't hold down the Nets late 18-7 run, which started with 5:49 left in the game.
Center Brook Lopez had a game-high 22 points and 12 rebounds, including 10 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Nets away from history.
The Nets, who have won three of their last four games, could avoid having the league's worst record as well. Minnesota is currently 14-60, losing 16 straight games.
The Nets play against on Wednesday against Phoenix in New jersey. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. For more information, www.nba.com/nets.
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