The New York Knicks (31-27) host the Brooklyn Nets (33-23) at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening, looking to build off a win in their last game and add to their, 15-15, home record.
Julius Randle leads the team, averaging 24.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game and Jalen Brunson averages 23.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists, while RJ Barrett averages 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
New York average 114.3 points per game and shoot an average of 34.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Mitchell Robinson (thumb) remains sidelined.
The new-look Nets hope to bounce back from a loss in their last game and build on their, 16-12, road record.
Brooklyn put together a good effort in their last outing, led by Mikal Bridges with 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting, while Joe Harris followed up with 18 points and Cam Thomas chipped in 14 points.
Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith were quiet in the loss, but both played much better in the prior game, showing that the revamped lineup has potential to flourish.
Superstar Seth Curry (thigh) will remain out.
The Nets won both previous meetings with the Knicks, but the season series is off to a fresh start after the Nets’ significant roster changes.
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