Jason Kidd had 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the New Jersey Nets over the Detroit Pistons, 94-79 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. That best-of-seven series is tied at two games apiece. Kenyon Martin added 16 points and 15 rebounds for New Jersey.
In Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant had 42 points and Shaquille O'Neal added 28 points and 14 rebounds as the host Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 98-90, to even their best of seven Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece.