Jet sitting tonight, Mbenga back Tuesday?

Jason Terry will miss his third game of the preseason tonight against New Orleans at AAC. Though the plan is to rest veterans here and there, there was a precautionary aspect to Terry’s absence. He missed a pair of road games with a slightly twisted left knee and Avery Johnson thought it best to give him another game off.

That means JJ Barea will get all the minutes behind Devin Harris, who has played in every preseason game so far.

DJ Mbenga may be on the court for Tuesday’s preseason finale against Chicago. Though getting the backup center into the lineup would seem to be a boost, especially with Erick Dampier out a while, it doesn’t appear that Mbenga is ready to be a factor.

Johnson said this morning he’s “not comfortable” yet with Mbenga being able to contribute in the games that count. The 7-footer was just recently cleared for contact – he’s coming off ACL surgery – and though he’s moving better, he has a ways to go.