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59 Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Pistons V Nets Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd points into the crowd after the Nets defeated the Boston Celtics 96-88 to win the NBA Eastern Conference Finals in Boston May 31, 2002. The Nets won
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New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd holds the NBA Eastern Conference champions trophy with his son T.J. after the Nets' 102-82 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the NBA
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New Jersey Nets Jason Kidd (5) is congratulated by teammates Donny Marshall (L), Jason Collins (C) and Richard Jefferson as he leaves the game during 4th quarter action in Game 5 of
59 Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Pistons V Nets Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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