Game 3 vs. Lakers
Jason Kidd and Kenyon Martin combined for 36 points in a fast and furious second half, but the Lakers reclaimed the lead with three minutes left and the Nets couldn't catch up, losing 106-103 Sunday in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Kidd finished with 30 points and Martin added 26 for New Jersey, which will battle to keep its season alive Wednesday (9 p.m., NBC).

Game 2 vs. Lakers
Kidd and Co. came up on short in their comeback against the Lakers for the second game in a row. The Nets fought back from a second-half deficit but it wasn't enough as Los Angeles took a 2-0 lead in the series with a 106-83 victory Friday night.

Game 1 vs. Lakers
Despite their 99-94 loss Wednesday in L.A., the Nets have reason to be optimistic about Friday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals (9 p.m. ET, NBC). Led by Jason Kidd, who notched the first Finals triple-double since 1993, New Jersey rebounded from a disappointing first half to outscore the Lakers 58-51 after halftime. Kenyon Martin scored 21 points and Keith Van Horn had 10 of his 12 in the second half.