The Brooklyn Nets (3-13) are still trying to figure out how to close winnable games given that many of their recent losses have come down to the wire against formidable opponents. Brooklyn will have another chance to see if they have fixed some of their issues with a home matchup against the New York Knicks (9-6) and if you’re wondering how you can watch all the action live, you’ve come to the right place!
The Nets come into this game following a 119-109 loss at the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in Brooklyn was competitive in the game until the final four minutes of the game where Toronto pulled away. Guard Tyrese Martin had his best game of the season to the tune of 26 points, six rebounds, and three assists while forward Michael Porter Jr. continued his recent scoring binge by adding another 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists of his own.
The Knicks enter this matchup after a 133-121 loss at the Orlando Magic on Saturday in which New York wasn’t able to match what Orlando brought to the table in the second half of the game. Guard Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 33 points and 11 assists while center Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.
The Lines, Courtesy Of BetMGM
Notable Injuries
Nets: OUT: Haywood Highsmith (knee), Ben Saraf (ankle), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Nolan Traore (G League), and Danny Wolf (G League). PROBABLE: Nic Claxton (quad).
Knicks: OUT: OG Anunoby (hamstring) and Landry Shamet (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: Mitchell Robinson (illness).
Advice and Prediction
The Nets have some issues to solve when it comes to how they finish fourth quarters and how they take care of the basketball for the majority of the game. The Raptors ended Sunday’s game with a 15-5 run and Brooklyn ended the contest with 19 turnovers, five more than head coach Jordi Fernandez would like his team to commit in a single game.
The Knicks are down two key players heading into this matchup as Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring strain while sharpshooting guard Landry Shamet injured his shoulder on Saturday at the Magic. Ultimately, the Nets will have to figure out how to limit Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, something that each team has to achieve if they want a chance to beat New York.
The Nets and Knicks rank in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating and in pace, but the offensive side of the floor is what differentiates both of these teams. Brooklyn is one of the worst teams in the NBA when it comes to offensive rating while New York is one of the best teams in the category so this game could come down to if the Nets can find a way to limit the Knicks’ offense.
Prediction: Knicks 120, Nets 110
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets vs. Knicks betting preview: Prediction, point spread, odds
Reporting by Sharif Phillips-Keaton, Nets Wire / Nets Wire
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