New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank directs his team during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Paul Pierce(notes) #34 of the Boston Celtics drives against Josh Boone(notes) #2 of the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Rasheed Wallace(notes) #30 of the Boston Celtics shoots against Sean Williams(notes) #51 of the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Terrence Williams(notes) #8 of the New Jersey Nets passes against the Boston Celtics during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Rafer Alston(notes) #1 of the New Jersey Nets shoots against the Boston Celtics during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace(notes), right, battles with New Jersey Nets' Trenton Hassell(notes) for the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76.

Boston Celtics' Ray Allen(notes) (20) puts up a shot as he gets by New Jersey Nets' Brook Lopez(notes) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics defeated the Nets 86-76.

Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace(notes), right, puts up a shot over New Jersey Nets' Josh Boone(notes) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics defeated the Nets 86-76.

New Jersey Nets' Bobby Simmons(notes), right, is fouled by Boston Celtics' J. R. Giddens during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

New Jersey Nets' Trenton Hassell(notes), left, is fouled by Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins(notes) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston(notes), right, attempts to get by Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo(notes) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Kendrick Perkins(notes) #43 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Shannon Sharpe, Bill Cowher, Dan Marino, and James Brown attend the game of the New Jersey Nets against the Boston Celtics on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston(notes) (1) loses the ball as he collides with Boston Celtics' Paul Pirce during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics beat the Nets 86-76.

Boston Celtics' Shelden Williams(notes), top, fights for a rebound with New Jersey Nets' Eduardo Najera(notes) (14) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics defeated the Nets 86-76.

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Kevin Garnett(notes) #5 and Paul Pierce(notes) #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrate against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Paul Pierce(notes) #34 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Paul Pierce(notes) #34 of the Boston Celtics gets tangled up with Brook Lopez(notes) #11 of the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Rasheed Wallace(notes) #30 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Josh Boone(notes) #2 of the New Jersey Nets rebounds against the Boston Celtics during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Paul Pierce(notes) #34 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Rasheed Wallace(notes) #30 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Rajon Rondo(notes) #9 of the Boston Celtics shoots against the New Jersey Nets during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Melky Cabrera of the New York Yankees attends the game of the New Jersey Nets against the Boston Celtics on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Jersey Nets' Josh Boone(notes), right, blocks a shot-attempt by Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins(notes) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Celtics defeated the Nets 86-76.

In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 photograph, New Jersey Nets' Chris Douglas-Roberts(notes) (17) dribbles the ball past Denver Nuggets' Anthony Carter(notes) (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in East Rutherford, N.J. Douglas-Roberts has been diagnosed with swine flu. In a statement issued late Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, Nets President Rod Thorn said Douglas-Roberts "has been treated accordingly for the illness, and the Nets have followed all precautionary measures as mandated by NBA guidelines."

New Jersey Nets' Bobby Simmons(notes), right, is fouled by Boston Celtics' J. R. Giddens during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

New Jersey Nets' Trenton Hassell(notes), left, is fouled by Boston Celtics' Kendrick Perkins(notes) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

New Jersey Nets' Rafer Alston(notes), right, attempts to get by Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo(notes) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J.

EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ - NOVEMBER 7: Brook Lopez(notes) #11 of the New Jersey Nets shoots against Ray Allen(notes) #20 and Kevin Garnett(notes) #5 of the Boston Celtics during the game on November 7, 2009 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)