Glenn Robinson said he couldn't start because of an upset stomach. Sam Cassell wasn't on the floor for the opening tip because he was in the bathroom coping with what he said was a similar ailment.

If they felt like throwing up from the start, imagine how the rest of the Milwaukee Bucks felt when this debacle was done.

If the Bucks came to the Meadowlands Thursday night intent on establishing themselves at midseason as the pre-eminent team in the East against the current conference leader, here's pretty much all you needed to know:

New Jersey Nets 125, Bucks 100.

Any questions?