Kerry Kittles

Cross-checked Kittles's official NBA profile, Nets retrospectives and franchise timeline, his rookie three-point record, and verified archived box scores. The five preserve his individual scoring peak while centering the playoff moments that made him an essential starter on New Jersey's consecutive Finals teams.

1. #1. Kittles hit the go-ahead three with 19.5 seconds left as New Jersey edged Indiana 85–84 in 2002 first-round Game 3, the signature shot of the franchise's first Finals run. Nets history timeline: Kittles lifts New Jersey in Game 3 · NBA official Nets–Pacers first-round Game 3 box score
2. #2. The rookie Kittles set his NBA career high with 40 points, adding five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and five threes as New Jersey beat Milwaukee 132–123 during his record-setting first season. Nets history: Kittles sets the NBA rookie three-point record · NBA official Bucks–Nets box score
3. #3. Kittles scored 23 points with seven rebounds and three threes against Michael Jordan's defending champion Bulls in 1998 first-round Game 2, his best performance in New Jersey's first playoff appearance of his career. NBA history: Kittles ranks among the Nets' playoff appearance leaders · NBA official Nets–Bulls first-round Game 2 box score
4. #4. Kittles scored 21 points with three assists and two steals as New Jersey won 103–92 at Boston in 2002 East-finals Game 5, moving one victory from the first NBA Finals berth in franchise history. Nets oral history: the franchise's breakthrough 2001-02 Finals season · NBA official Nets–Celtics East-finals Game 5 box score
5. #5. Kittles led New Jersey with 21 points, four rebounds, three steals, and three threes in an 84–79 win over San Antonio in 2003 Finals Game 3, giving the Nets their first home Finals victory. Nets Q&A: Kittles reflects on consecutive Finals runs · NBA official Spurs–Nets Finals Game 3 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-19