EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Richard Jefferson scored 31 points, Jason Kidd collected his 93rd career triple-double and the New Jersey Nets beat the Golden State Warriors 100-95 on Saturday night.

Vince Carter finished with 23 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 24.6 seconds left, for the Nets, who led by 14 in the first half and needed some clutch plays from their Big Three to get the win.

New Jersey was trailing 95-94 when Carter made a 3 from the left corner with 2 seconds remaining on the shot clock to put the Nets in front again.

Kidd, who finished with 15 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds, made two free throws with 22.1 seconds left to seal the victory.

Josh Boone also had 19 points and 13 rebounds for New Jersey.

Stephen Jackson had 21 points for Golden State (15-12). Monta Ellis added 19 and Andris Biedrins had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The win was the Nets’ 10th straight over the Warriors at home.

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