--C Brook Lopez recorded his seventh double-double, second in a row and third in four games Friday at Sacramento when he scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. But in addition to the Nets' 16th straight loss, the "lack of urgency" shown by the team disturbed Lopez. "We can't let that happen," he said.

--C/F Tony Battie is getting closer to a return and feels he could be playing by next week. Battie had a good workout Friday without the brace he has been using to support his right knee. "I'm definitely coming down the homestretch," said Battie, who has been out since preseason.

--G Devin Harris returned to the starting lineup Friday in Sacramento for the first time since Oct. 30. Harris missed 10 games with injury and then came off the bench for three games. After a sluggish first half, he sparked a Nets comeback with his penetration. "The best way to cut into a big lead is by getting to the line," said Harris, who scored 25 points and shot 17 free throws.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--F Eduardo Najera is out indefinitely with a sore lower back. He has missed six games and is not on the Nets' western trip.

--F Yi Jianlian is out with a sprained right knee. He will miss several more weeks.

--F Jarvis Hayes remains out indefinitely after straining his hamstring in the season opener.

--G Keyon Dooling (hip surgery rehab) underwent an arthroscopic procedure after last season. His return has been delayed until early December.

--F/C Tony Battie worked out with the team in Sacramento. He is aiming to return to active duty next week.