Keith Van Horn

Cross-checked Van Horn's official NBA profile, the Nets' history of their 2002 Eastern Conference championship, contemporary playoff archives, and verified box scores. The five emphasize his central role in New Jersey's breakthrough Finals run while retaining the scoring apex of his All-Rookie career.

1. #1. Van Horn scored 27 points and made five threes as New Jersey survived Reggie Miller and Indiana 120–109 in double overtime in 2002 first-round Game 5, clinching the series that launched the Nets' first Finals run. Nets history: Van Horn scores 27 in the double-overtime clincher · NBA official Pacers–Nets first-round Game 5 box score
2. #2. Van Horn supplied 11 points, six rebounds, and two steals, then hit the crucial three with 50 seconds left as New Jersey won 96–88 at Boston to secure the first NBA Finals berth in franchise history. Nets history: Van Horn's late three seals the 2002 East title · NBA official Nets–Celtics East-finals Game 6 box score
3. #3. With the Nets facing a 2–1 East-finals deficit, Van Horn produced 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three threes in a 94–92 road win at Boston that reclaimed control of the series. Nets oral history: New Jersey responds in Boston after falling behind 2-1 · NBA official Nets–Celtics East-finals Game 4 box score
4. #4. Van Horn set his NBA career high with 35 points on 14-of-22 shooting, adding six rebounds as New Jersey defeated Detroit 97–82 during his second season. NBA official Keith Van Horn career profile · NBA official Pistons–Nets box score
5. #5. Van Horn scored 34 points with 12 rebounds, three steals, and three threes as New Jersey beat the Clippers 95–90, an early statement in the franchise-record 52-win season that ended in the Finals. Nets history: Van Horn is the second-leading scorer on the 52-win team · NBA official Nets–Clippers box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-19