Kenyon Martin

Cross-checked Martin's official Nets all-time ranking, the franchise histories of both Finals teams, Denver's retrospective on his conference-finals run, and verified box scores. The five prioritize his highest-stakes two-way performances across New Jersey's consecutive Finals appearances and Denver's 2009 breakthrough.

1. #1. Martin set his playoff and NBA career scoring high with 35 points and 11 rebounds in 2002 Finals Game 4, carrying New Jersey's offense in a 113–107 loss to the Lakers that closed the franchise's first Finals trip. Nets history: Martin averages 22 points in the 2002 Finals · NBA official Lakers–Nets Finals Game 4 box score
2. #2. Martin scored 29 points with eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block as the Nets outlasted Indiana 120–109 in double overtime to clinch their 2002 first-round series. Nets retrospective: Martin scores 29 in the decisive Indiana game · NBA official Pacers–Nets first-round Game 5 box score
3. #3. Martin produced 23 points, 11 rebounds, four steals, and two blocks as New Jersey beat San Antonio 84–79 in 2003 Finals Game 3, the Nets' first home victory in an NBA Finals. Nets history: Martin leads the franchise's return to the 2003 Finals · NBA official Spurs–Nets Finals Game 3 box score
4. #4. Martin followed with 20 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in New Jersey's 77–76 Finals Game 4 victory, leveling the 2003 championship series at two games apiece. Nets history: the 2003 Finals team returns with greater confidence · NBA official Spurs–Nets Finals Game 4 box score
5. #5. Martin scored 16 points with three steals and a block as Denver won 106–103 at the Lakers in 2009 West-finals Game 2, securing the franchise's first road playoff victory over Los Angeles. Nuggets retrospective: Martin anchors the 2009 conference-finals team · NBA official Nuggets–Lakers West-finals Game 2 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-19