Jason Kidd was not at practice Monday as he was out with the flu.  Kidd?s sickness comes at a pivotal time when the Net?s are desperately trying to put some wins together and turn their season around.

"It's a tough situation,'' said Carter, who also is battling the flu, "because we're trying to learn [about] each other, but yet make up some ground at the same time. So you're kind of put into the fire, but you have to hope it all comes together quickly. That's why it's important to pay attention in every practice.''