Jason Kidd was having a sore left knee examined by team physicians in New York and did not practice with the Nets on Thursday.

The point guard was at the Nets facility for a tape session before being sent to the doctor, New Jersey coach Lawrence Frank said.

Team officials said there was slight swelling in Kidd's left knee.

Frank said the trip to the doctor was precautionary more than anything. "He just bumped it. We wanted to take precaution so we'll see where it?s at," said the coach. "He just had some discomfort. We?ll leave it to the doctors. I don?t want to fuel speculation. This is all we know."

He is a game-time decision for Game 3, but teammates expect him to play.