Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks roll to drama-less win over Nets
In the rematch, the Knicks easily beat the Nets. Overcoming Jalen Brunson's day off, the home team was buoyed by the return of Karl-Anthony Towns and rode a strong performance from OG Anunoby to a 114-104 victory over the Nets on Sunday. The Knicks (7-6) led for the final three quarters and beat the Nets […]
Nets are making themselves more fun to watch than Big 3 era
That's interesting. A few years ago, the Nets took on a cold-blooded mission to build a team specifically designed to compete for a championship. Forget how it ended. Remember how it started when they boldly signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving? They did this knowing that Durant would not play for them in the first […]
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns questionable for second Nets clash
Karl-Anthony Towns missed Friday's win with a left knee contusion and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets at the Garden. According to Tom Thibodeau on Friday, Towns went through shootarounds and warmups before the game against the Nets, but was deemed not comfortable enough. The injury occurred during a collision with […]
Nets’ Trendon Watford set for season debut in second Knicks clash
Trendon Watford will make his debut this season with Brooklyn. The Nets will be without starting center Nick Claxton for at least a week, but will have their forward back from a hamstring injury. Watford, 24, was removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Trendon Watford is scheduled to make his […]
Nets’ Cam Thomas ‘can’t wait’ for Madison Square Garden redemption
Cam Thomas says he doesn't treat the Knicks any differently than other teams, and he doesn't treat the Garden any differently than other buildings. But his plays tell a different story. Far from shrinking from the spotlight, the Nets' young guard blossoms into a star every time he steps on stage at the world's most […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton sits out with lower back strain
The Nets got key players back Friday night, but will be without their starting center for at least a week. Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith returned for the Nets' 124-122 loss to the Knicks at the Garden, but Nick Claxton was sidelined. The young giant is suffering from tightness in his lower back. Nic Claxton, […]
Nets answer Jordi Fernandez’s call, show fight in loss to Knicks
Jordi Fernandez couldn't complain about the Nets' fight Friday night. In fact, he loved it. Consider the messages he received. Two nights after the Nets' new manager scolded his players for their effort in a crushing loss to the reigning champion Celtics, the Nets responded with a lackluster performance. On November 15, 2024, Cam Thomas, […]
Jalen Brunson’s game-winner helps Knicks escape with win over Nets
This time, Jalen Brunson took the shot. Two nights after a potential game-winner bounced back, Brunson's trey with 6.2 seconds left beat the Nets 124-122 on Friday night and avoided an epic Knicks collapse at MSG. On the next possession, Dennis Schroder was denied by Mikal Bridges at the buzzer and the Knicks enthusiastically celebrated […]
Karl-Anthony Towns ruled out for Knicks’ rivalry game vs. Nets
The Knicks had to change their starting lineup for the first time this season. Karl-Anthony Towns did not play in Friday's game against the Nets due to a left knee contusion he suffered late in Wednesday's heartbreaking loss to the Bulls. Towns was in a fight with Chicago's Zach LaVine. Wincing in pain, he limped […]
Nets expected to get Ben Simmons, Dorian Finney-Smith back vs. Knicks
The Nets appear to be on track to have Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons back for the first matchup of the season against the Knicks, with Finney-Smith (left ankle sprain) listed as a possibility and Simmons (left calf strain). ) was removed from the injury report. Completely ahead of Friday's game, center Nick Claxton was […]