Deron Williams scores Nets-record 57 in win over Bobcats

Knowing coach Avery Johnson would be giving his team the day off if they won, Williams took matters into his own hands and scored a franchise-record 57 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 104-101 victory on Sunday night over the Charlotte Bobcats.

Nets' Lopez out 6-8 weeks after foot surgery

With the prospect of a trade for Dwight Howard fading and the season opener less than a week away, New Jersey Nets coach Avery Johnson was getting a feel for his team.