The Knicks defeated the Nets, 99-95, with Towns recording a huge double-double of 25 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Russell also had a double-double as he topped the scoring for his team with 23 points on 6 of 17 shooting, along with 10 assists.
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Here are the Brooklyn Nets player grades following Tuesday's 99-95 loss to the New York Knicks in Mikal Bridges' return to Brooklyn.
D'Angelo Russell made his fourth start for the Brooklyn Nets after being traded from the LA Lakers in December, as they faced off against their crosstown rivals, the New York Knicks, on Tuesday night.
As they head across town to face the Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT/TruTV), the Knicks will have Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart available to them. Each was listed as probable for the crosstown clash but are set for action for the second straight night.
Knicks Top Performers Karl-Anthony Towns – 25 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks 35th double-double of the season Jalen Brunson – 17 points (8 in 4Q), 4 assists Nets Top Performers D’Angelo Russell – 23 points,
Even Shaq has been well impressed with the way Karl-Anthony Towns has been playing for the Knicks this season.
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TOP PERFORMERS: D'Angelo Russell is averaging 12.4 points and five assists for the Nets. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.3 points and 8.8 assists for the Pacers. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 3-7 ...
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. The Nets are 7-19 in conference games. Brooklyn is 10-8 when it has fewer turnovers than its ...
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 night in the NBA.