Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks: Preview
The New York Knicks will be facing the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
For the current season, both teams hold one victory apiece over each other.
Their first encounter happened in December 4th, which the Knicks hosted and ended up winning with a score of 108-91.
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In the said game, superstar small forward Carmelo Anthony was the team's highest scorer as he piled in 28 points and added in seven rebounds, three assists, and with 9-of-18 shooting from the field through 31 minutes of playing time.
Next to him is rookie sensation Kristaps Porzingis, who scored 19 points and added in ten rebounds, two assists, and shot 7 out of 13 from the field through 26 minutes of playing time. Shooting guard Arron Afflalo also contributed significant numbers, as he scored 18 points and added in three rebounds, one assist, and shot 7 out of 11 from the field, through 29 minutes of playing time.
For the Nets, big man Brook Lopez contributed the most numbers, scoring 21 points and piled in four rebounds and one assists and shot 8 out of 20 from the field, through 35 minutes of playing time.
Their second encounter happened more than a month after, on January 13th.
This time, the Nets had avenged their previous loss when they hosted the Knicks and won with a tally of 110-104. In the said game, Brook Lopez was once again the top contributor as he piled in 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, and shot 8 out of 13 from the field, through 30 minutes of playing time.
Power forward Thaddeus Young was the next top contributor, as he piled in 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists, and shot 9 out of 18 from the field, through 39 minutes of playing time.
The New York Knicks currently hold a record of 23-32 and are at the 12th spot at the Eastern Conference Standings. The Nets, on the other hand, hold a record of 14-40, and are at the 14th spot.
