In light of the many injuries that the Nets were facing, Martin drew the start and did not have the kind of showing that he was hoping for coming into the game.
New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets fans likely don't agree on much but the NBA has given them a rare reason for unity after their showdown on Tuesday. The Last T
Struggling in the latest chapter of the New York Knicks' ongoing rivalry with the Brooklyn Nets, Jalen Brunson made sure to save the best for last. A late scori
Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday night. OG Anunoby scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game.
Thomas has missed 23 of the Nets ' last 25 games due to a left hamstring injury, which has led to more playing time for Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin. It's unclear when exactly Thomas will return, but his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Suns.
Here are the Brooklyn Nets player grades following Tuesday's 99-95 loss to the New York Knicks in Mikal Bridges' return to Brooklyn.
Brooklyn won the opening quarter 26-24, with Cam Johnson contributing seven points and both D’Angelo Russell and Tyrese Martin adding five points each.
The Nets come into this game following a 127-101 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in which Brooklyn essentially lost the game in the first quarter after falling behind 39-19 by the end of the period.
The Manila Times on MSN2d
Towns, Brunson carry Knicks over Nets
NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).
Atlanta and New York have had quite ... Towns have been vital to the Knicks' rebounding and they will be at a massive disadvantage without either of them. Jalen Johnson recorded a double-double ...
Atlanta is 2-0 against the Knicks in their head-to-head series. The Hawks have won the last three contests against New York. Atlanta got forward Jalen Johnson back in the lineup after he missed ...