When: December 4, 2015; 6:00 PM EST
Where: Madison Square Garden; Manhattan, NY
TV: YES Network
Radio: WFAN 660 AM
The first Nets-Knicks cross-river matchup of the season is here, and it’s actually a fairly important one for both teams. Brooklyn has won two games in a row and finally has some positive momentum for the first time all year, and if the Nets have any chance at coming close to a playoff berth, they’ll have to beat out the Knicks, so a lead in the season series would be huge.
Meanwhile, the Knicks — and rookie sensation Kristaps Porzingis — have lost four of their last five, only ending their skid with a 99-87 win over the lowly 76ers at home a few days ago. But, Carmelo Anthony is still there for New York, and if he gets hot against either Rondae Hollis-Jefferson or Joe Johnson, the Knicks could take this game with ease.
Another major storyline for tonight’s game is the 10th-ever meeting between the Lopez brothers — Brook and Robin. The Knicks signed Robin this summer away from the Portland Trail Blazers, and he has been a decent center so far for Derek Fisher’s team. Brook will be looking to tie up his career record against his brother, who he’ll be guarding, which is only 4-5 at the moment.
Probable lineups
BKN- Jarrett Jack (PG), Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (SG), Joe Johnson (SF), Thaddeus Young (PF), Brook Lopez (C)
NYK- Jose Calderon (PG), Arron Afflalo (SG), Carmelo Anthony (SF), Kristaps Porzingis (PF), Robin Lopez (C)
Final thoughts
It’s former Nets owner Jay-Z’s birthday today, so Brooklyn Balling would like to extend a happy birthday wish to Brooklyn’s own. He probably won’t be at the game, but the Nets getting a win in his honor would be huge.
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