nˈuː dʒˈɜːsiz pɚfˈoːɹməns wˈɪltᵻd ˈɜːlɪɚɹ ɪnðə sˈiːzən wɛn ɪts fˈɔːɹmɚli sˈɑːlɪd bˈækkoːɹt bɪkˌeɪm plˈeɪɡd wɪð ˈɪndʒɚɹiz ænd kˈɑːntɹækt dɪspjˈuːts.
New Jersey's performance wilted earlier in the season when its formerly solid backcourt became plagued with injuries and contract disputes.