Ben Simmons returns to action for the Brooklyn Nets after missing 38 games. He impresses with 10 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds in 18 minutes, contributing to the Nets' 147-114 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Knicks, on the other hand, secure their 7th straight win, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 113-92, with Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo leading the charge. The Knicks then extend their winning streak to 8 games by beating the Utah Jazz 118-103, with Donte DiVincenzo scoring 33 points and making 9 three-pointers.
#Knicks win eighth straight, finish January 14-2 for one of the best months in franchise history by beating Jazz 118-103 https://t.co/jwb2kCHVwO
Ben Simmons can’t stop smiling after impressive return to Nets’ lineup https://t.co/bwYEwqQWAd https://t.co/iuVgtnYh7J
"He doesn't hesitate...if he's open he just lets it go" Tom Thibodeau on Donte DiVincenzo's career-high scoring night & historic month of #Knicks basketball following 8th straight win Read more: https://t.co/sTsArEG9R9 https://t.co/XFPXLq1aXH
Utah Jazz close 6-game road trip with a loss to Knicks. Story via @kslsports https://t.co/3fhu0jxjCr
🏀 The shorthanded Knicks continue to win with dominating game against the Jazz. New York has won 14 games in a month for the first time since 1994, @Krisplashed writes. https://t.co/1Xp8AS9SO1
Knicks 118, Jazz 103: Inside the numbers Story by @NBASarah https://t.co/K60Eh64hH6
🏀 TUESDAY'S FINAL SCORE THREAD 🏀 Donte DiVincenzo drains a career high in 3's as the @nyknicks get their 8th straight W! Jalen Brunson: 29 PTS, 9 AST Isaiah Hartenstein: 14 PTS, 12 REB Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST https://t.co/K1yjOO6lIO
Donte DiVincenzo’s blistering night leads shorthanded Knicks by Jazz for eighth straight win https://t.co/AL5v8SCi3B https://t.co/12PAmjFrDf
Donte DiVincenzo on a 14-2 month of Jan which goes down as one of the best in @nyknicks history. Not to mention his career-high 9️⃣ 3-Pt night. #NewYorkForever | @RebeccaHaarlow | @Divincenzo https://t.co/txzbADeq5p
The New York Knicks have won 14 games in January. The last season New York won 14 games in a month was 1993-94. That Knicks team made the NBA Finals... https://t.co/w6z6EOm2Mn
Updated standings: Knicks in sole possession of 3rd place. 1.5 games behind Milwaukee https://t.co/VUPi4qwGwY
Final: Knicks 118, Jazz 103 Donte DiVincenzo with 33 points — including 9 3s — while Jalen Brunson had 29 points and Josh Hart had a 10-10-10 triple-double as the Villanova guys powered the Knicks to a 14-2 mark in January. Collin Sexton had 22 for Utah.
Donte DiVincenzo tonight: 33 PTS - 5 REB - 4 AST - 39 MIN Jalen Brunson tonight: 29 PTS - 3 REB - 9 AST - 38 MIN Josh Hart tonight: 10 PTS - 10 REB - 12 AST - 42 MIN 8 straight wins…Knicks are rolling. 🔥🔥 https://t.co/mm5559PNpA
The Knicks outscored the Jazz 112-88 the remainder of the game after Collin Sexton did this: https://t.co/YPViMiWw9q
Villanova Knicks tonight 🗽 Jalen Brunson: 29 PTS, 8 AST Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST Donte DiVincenzo: 33 PTS, 9 3PM, 11-22 FG https://t.co/EBP5jfjCvF
The @utahjazz were the latest victims of the red-hot @nyknicks. #TakeNote https://t.co/ug47WlPTJv
The Knicks extend their win streak to 8 games. 🔥 #3 seed in the East. 🗽 https://t.co/z80i6P1zL5
Final: Knicks 118, Jazz 103. The Knicks improve to 31-17, third in the Eastern Conference. • DiVincenzo 33-5-4, 9-15 3Ps • Brunson 29-3-9 • Hartenstein 14 & 12 • Achiuwa 18 & 5 • Hart 10-10-10 • Grimes 12 & 6 The Knicks went 14-2 in January.
A night of many career firsts! Knicks win their 8th in a row! https://t.co/KfbFGFryHy
KNICKS WIN!! https://t.co/VxLWcO3Pqe
The Jazz fall to the Knicks 118-103 and end this trip at 2-4. The Jazz fall to 24-25. They trail for most of this one, after getting off to a good start. They return home for Thursday night against the Sixers. Sexton with 22 to lead the Jazz
9 threes for Donte DiVincenzo! 🔥 https://t.co/JDMgaHO7U1
The Knicks are up 22 on Utah here in the fourth quarter, and are well on their way to a 14-2 record in January and wins on back-to-back nights without both Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. These guys are absolutely rolling right now.
A new career-high 8 3's for Donte DiVincenzo!! https://t.co/NFnI0jhtDa
Donte DiVincenzo is cash money from beyond the arc. 💰
The @utahjazz let go of the rope in the third and trail the @nyknicks 93-73. 12 minutes left to play on a difficult road trip for the Jazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/GPt0FcT6jv
Knicks are playing without their entire starting frontcourt and are up 25 on the second night of a back-to-back. Jazz are also on a back-to-back, and it's an awfully miserable one.
The @utahjazz trimmed the @nyknicks lead to one early in the half, but New York has responded with an 7-0 run and lead 68-60 with 7:30 left in the third quarter. #TakeNote https://t.co/GPt0FcT6jv
DiVincenzo finished with five 3-pointers in the 1st half! https://t.co/zSSUDZNI8k
Knicks lead 57-49 at the half! https://t.co/kqswMIkF68
Donte DiVincenzo got the triple green light DDV with 24 three-point attempts and and ten makes in the Knicks last six quarters. https://t.co/dB0UTy6lGH
At the break the @utahjazz trail the @nyknicks 57-49. Knicks are taking their defensive assignments seriously and have held the Jazz to 39 percent shooting in the first half. #Takenote https://t.co/8rNPJx2MlD
Halftime: Knicks 57, Jazz 49 Donte DiVincenzo has 19 points to lead the Knicks, who are without OG Anunoby and Julius Randle and trying to go 14-2 in January. DiVincenzo is 5-for-9 from 3; the rest of the Knicks are 1-for-7. Collin Sexton has 10 points to lead Utah.
Knicks lead Jazz 57-49 at the half. DiVincenzo has 19 points and Achiuwa with 11.
Halftime at the Garden!!! The Jazz trail the Knicks 57-49
Donte DiVincenzo drains his 4th 3 of the first half 🔥 Jazz-Knicks | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/L9V2hZ4RH1 https://t.co/4MinVQgkXG
Strong start to the second quarter for the @utahjazz who trail the @nyknicks 36-34. Bounce back performance from Collin Sexton who has eight first half points. #TakeNote https://t.co/6qYjk31ne3
The @nyknicks closed the first quarter on a 23-7 run and own a 29-22 lead over the @utahjazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/Y3NIfBM7yE
End of the first quarter. The Jazz trail the Knicks 29-22
With 4:07 left in the first quarter the @utahjazz and @nyknicks are tied at 20. Jazz led 15-6 but a 14-5 run has tied this game up. #TakeNote https://t.co/omq0wO125p
every time i say donte divincenzo https://t.co/rIKvKE27If
Knicks are off to a 2-for-10 start against Utah. Jazz with a 15-6 lead, trying to snap Knicks' seven-game winning streak.
LISTEN LIVE: @utahjazz wrap up their long road trip against the @nyknicks on the @kslsports app, @KSLSportsZone, and: https://t.co/oy5eOZQy7L https://t.co/aKAyEx4bhc
The Knicks are currently on a 7-game win streak and are -150 to defeat the Jazz tonight. Will they keep their streak alive? 🗽 https://t.co/rPXPVm14pN
Ben Simmons' return last night was exciting and brought needed energy to the #Nets. And it's exactly why they're wise being patient bringing him along slowly post-injury (I filed before Simmons was listed as probable but it makes the point even stronger) https://t.co/KuLnJP7npr
Ben Simmons is listed as probable tomorrow with a left knee contusion for #Nets-Suns. No other changes to report. As Jacque Vaughn said yesterday, Dorian Finney-Smith is OUT with that left ankle sprain.
Knicks vs. Jazz prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets for Tuesday https://t.co/0igNHyJZqX https://t.co/goLRxMhMLJ
Knicks beat Hornets in first test without Randle. Randle was still getting final assessments, but the early belief was that he would be able to avoid surgery https://t.co/YipVwcQoPW
“Jacque Vaughn might have thought, ‘this guy’s here to save my job’!” @robinlundberg breaks down Ben Simmons’ impressive return to the court in #NetsWorld’s blowout win over the Jazz with @BrandonLondonTV Watch more: https://t.co/OmcFYT1eZJ https://t.co/KNDtZarkEu
Per @bball_ref, Jalen Brunson is the first player in Knicks' franchise history to score 20+ points and register a plus/minus of at least +20 in three straight games.
With the Sixers loss to Portland last night, the Knicks are tied with Philly for the 3-seed . And with the Bucks loss to Denver, NY is just two games back of Milwaukee for the 2-seed. https://t.co/lDTjDimCEU
Knicks beat Hornets in first test without Randle, who likely is out for weeks Randle was still getting final assessments, but the early belief was that he would be able to avoid surgery https://t.co/YipVwcQoPW
ICYMI, Column: the hapless Hornets offered the #Knicks and their fans one reason to exhale Monday night. The possibility that Julius Randle’s shoulder injury might not be as bad as feared was the bigger one. Assuming it plays out that way. https://t.co/NfGEq7okMV
Brunson and DiVincenzo combine for 60 points as Knicks beat Hornets #CharlotteHornets #DonteDiVincenzo #JalenBrunson #NewYorkKnicks https://t.co/Y15sqHPQdp
Column: the hapless Hornets offered the #Knicks and their fans one reason to exhale Monday night. The possibility that Julius Randle’s shoulder injury might not be as bad as feared was the bigger one. Assuming it plays out that way. https://t.co/NfGEq7okMV
"You can't ask for anything more" Jacque Vaughn on Ben Simmons' near triple-double in first game back & Simmons on how he felt in #Nets 147-114 win Read more: https://t.co/KxglUWcQVt https://t.co/QZqSSHLbQ9
Ben Simmons Had Perfect Message for Nets Teammates After Making Return From Injury https://t.co/eG9miigRqB
🏀 MONDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Jalen Brunson and the @nyknicks stay hot, winning their 7th-straight game and the 13th out of the last 15! Donte DiVincenzo: 28 PTS, 5 3PM, 6 REB, 5 AST Brandon Miller: 29 PTS, 7 REB https://t.co/zq5xwEaUFT
Vaughn: "The looks we got tonight, the amount of 3s we got tonight, the fast break points we got tonight, the uncontested looks we got tonight, the pace that we played with... Ben deserves an extreme amount of credit with the way he played."
A back injury knocked Ben Simmons out for a while, but he proved Monday it sure hasn't slowed him down. “It’s always a fast break when I have the ball,” Simmons said. Simmons nearly had a triple-double in 18 minutes as the Nets routed Utah. https://t.co/Xet6jZxOqN
Knicks pass their first test without Julius Randle, blowing out the Hornets 113-92 @MikeVacc discusses what he saw in Game 1 without Randle and who will have to step up in his absence #Knicks Read more: https://t.co/dbJnbHipjz https://t.co/S42C81MGHy
Mikal Bridges was on fire (33 PTS, 6 3PM) in the Nets' win over the Jazz 🔥 https://t.co/2gzkBITYKE
"It's always a fastbreak when I have the ball." 🗣️ - Ben Simmons after his impressive return to action (10 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB) https://t.co/vFk2xnXTxX
Per the great @StatsWilliams: The last Net to have 11 assists and no turnovers in a game off the bench, like Ben Simmons did tonight? Jacque Vaughn – 20 years ago.
Nets 147, Jazz 114: Inside the numbers Story by @NBASarah https://t.co/vGRwU23qw9
Lonnie Walker IV on the Nets having 8 players score in double figures. "Shout out to Ben10. From the beginning of the game, I think he was just locked in." On Simmons: "He did a little bit of everything today....it was a pleasure to watch and just happy to have him back."
The nets scored 27 points off Jazz turnovers and generated 27 second half points. Hard to win against those numbers
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn, on Ben Simmons’ performance tonight: “Extremely impressive. Other people played so well because of the impact of Ben Simmons. It’s that simple.“
“other people played so well tonight because of ben simmons,” jacque vaughn said. “it’s that simple.” also: “the ball movement tonight, he was the reason for that.” https://t.co/5xG75BdOyn
"You see how other people played so well tonight because of the impact of Ben Simmons. It's that simple." - Jacque Vaughn on Ben Simmons impact. #Nets
Jacque Vaughn credits all of the Nets' offensive success tonight to Ben Simmons.
Nets fans after Ben Simmons put up 10-8-11 in 18 minutes https://t.co/W5n1cNfTc6
The Knicks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-92 walloping of the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. And they did it without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby. @Krisplashed https://t.co/fefNMsfO99
Nets set a season-high with 147 points and 41 assists in tonight's win over Jazz. Most points in a regulation home game in franchise history Ben Simmons: 10 pts, 11 assists, 8 rebs, 5-5 shooting in 18 mins (+27 on the court)
The Jazz lose tonight 147-114 to the Brooklyn Nets and fall to 24-24 on the season. Not much redeemable from this one. Utah trailed almost wire to wire and the Nets did whatever they wanted. George with 21 to lead the Jazz. On to MSG and the Knicks tomorrow night
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 28 and the Knicks kept rolling even without the injured Julius Randle, defeating the Hornets 113-92 Monday night for their seventh straight victory. https://t.co/LYPBN0c46Q #NewYorkForever
Ben Simmons finishes the night two rebounds shy of a triple double: 10 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists in 18 minutes. Nets are going to win their second-straight game easily.
A little bit of nerves after Ben Simmons took a tumble trying to get that rebound. He walked very slowly to the free throw line and the Nets wisely got him out . 10 pts, 11 asts, 8 rebs in his return to action.
Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo lead the way as the Knicks win their 7th game in a row and 13th out of the last 15 📈🔥 Brunson: 32 PTS, 7 AST DiVincenzo: 28 PTS, 5 3PM, 6 REB, 5 AST https://t.co/gexqDS2Fcn
We're now on triple-dub watch for Simmons 10 pts, 9 assists, 8 rebs in 16 mins. 5-5 shooting
Knicks have won 7 in a row and are about to begin a season-long 6-game home-stand https://t.co/z2bcXvn7Z3
Ben Simmons with the steal and dunk! 6 PTS (100% FG), 8 AST (Game High), 6 REB after 3 quarters. https://t.co/fmcdGxsTzZ
This marks the first time the Knicks have taken a four-game set from the Hornets since 1991-92 #NewYorkForever
Running 3-ball by Lonnie Walker at the buzzer gives the Nets a 104-87 lead after 3 with the Jazz 2nd most points this season thru 3 quarters Bridges: 25 pts Thomas 21 pts Walker: 15 pts Simmons: 6 pts, 8 assts, 6 rebs in 14 mins. 3-3 shooting, 3 fouls.
After 3: Nets 104, Jazz 87 Mikal Bridges with 25 for Brooklyn, which is 16-for-34 from 3 and has forced 12 Jazz turnovers. Ugly game in basically every phase for the Jazz, who have given up 17 points off turnovers and are shooting 6-for-20 from 3.
SEVEN STRAIGHT WINS FOR THE KNICKS! 🗽 ✅ NYK -9.5 ✅ U 218.5 https://t.co/1ny6a5V8rR
End of three quarters here in Brooklyn and the Jazz trail the Nets 104-87......36 minutes of being outplayed practically every minute for the Jazz...on to the fourth
Final: Knicks 113, Hornets 92. Knicks improve to 30-17, fourth in the East. • Brunson 32-4-7 • DiVincenzo 28-6-5 • Hart 8-12-7 • McBride 11 pts • Hartenstein 10 & 4, 3 stls • Achiuwa 9 & 5 Knicks are 13-2 in January.
The Knicks have won 7 straight games. 🔥 https://t.co/EPXqXNYVSG
Now a steal and a dunk for Ben Simmons, who is up to 6-6-7 in 13 minutes. Even with his shooting limitations, this version of Simmons can be a real benefit to the Nets if he can stay on the court.
Ben Simmons taps that steal to himself for a breakaway dunk and he let out some emotion when he came down. Lonnie Walker just smiled giving him a high-5. Think the whole Nets bench was grinning too. 6 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assists and a +20 in 13 mins
Yeah.....Ben Simmons has really been good tonight
Knicks were up 3 at halftime. With 10:22 left in the game they are up 29 on the Hornets.
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the Hornets 90-67. • Brunson 28-3-7 • DiVincenzo 25-4-5 • Hart 6-10-4 • Hartenstein 10 & 4 • Bridges 21-9-4
Halftime in Brooklyn....the Jazz trail the Nets 71-57
Assuming Ben Simmons is done for the half. 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 points in 9 mins. Zero turnovers and controlled/impacted the game despite just one field goal attempt (a tip-in).
Ben Simmons checks out after another roughly five minute stint in the 2nd quarter with 1st half totals of 2 points, 7 assists & 6 rebounds in 9 mins. Simmons still has zero interest in doing anything shooting-wise, but did a good job pushing the pace offensively & hitting boards
Nets fans seeing Ben Simmons tonight https://t.co/4ZbXsteneL
Jalen Brunson 1-handed scoop layup through contact... now up to 21 PTS 💪 Knicks-Hornets | Live on the NBA App https://t.co/avTpPEKkR6 https://t.co/Uz6YFRdS98
The Jazz have played a really bad half of basketball in almost every facet.....And Brooklyn has played really well
The Jazz trail the Nets 43-28 at the end of one quarter....Brooklyn makes eight threes and the Nets currently have 65/57/100 shooting splits....Utah is shooting decidedly not as well and playing overall even worse
Knicks up by 3 at the half! https://t.co/7vD0UgR5lj https://t.co/bdJjG2xt8F
Knicks up by 3 at Half https://t.co/7vD0UgR5lj
Halftime. Knicks lead the Hornets 46-43. • Brunson 13-3-3 • DiVincenzo 13-2-2 • Hart 6-9-4 • Sims 6 & 5 • Miller 13 & 6 Knicks are just 4-21 from 3.
Nets lead Utah 36-20 late in the first quarter. Thomas and Bridges both already with 10 points and Ben Simmons has six assists in under 5 minutes.
Welp, the Jazz decided to play their worst three minutes, maybe of the entire season....and then Brooklyn goes on a 14-0 run in those three minutes and the Nets now have a 36-20 lead.....Will Hardy is forced to take a second timeout of the quarter
Back-to-back-to-back dimes by Simmons for eight Nets points. 3 by Bridges 3 by Walker Layup O'Neale Five assists in the 1st Q. So far, all good.
Lauri Markkanen has 7 points, 5 rebounds and an assist so far....the Jazz trail the Nets 22-20...timeout, Brooklyn
Nets up 16-11 lead with 7:12 left in the first quarter thanks to a 13-4 run. They're shooting well early. 6/9 from the field, 3/5 from deep. Bridges, Thomas and Johnson have all connected on treys.
So Utah's averaging 128.5 points this month but the way this game is going - both teams might get to 130. 24 combined shots already at 7:12 in the 1st. Nets up 16-11
THE UTAH JAZZ AND THE BROOKLYN NETS ARRRRRRREEEEEEE STAAAAAARRRRRTTTTTTTIIIINNGGGG!!!!!!! https://t.co/8erkNZRlpc
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the Hornets 26-25. • DiVincenzo 10-2-2 • Brunson 8-3-3 • Miller 9 & 3 • Bridges 8-3-2
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons will be on a minutes restriction tonight in his return from injury and discusses the impact he expects Simmons to make #Nets Read more: https://t.co/MxiS2475Ev https://t.co/AyHXRwfy3M
Ben Simmons arrives in style for his first game back in action! Nets host the Jazz at 7:30pm/et on the NBA App! 📲 https://t.co/0EjWhkHT67 https://t.co/7f7yMaHKAM
Knicks starters: Jalen Brunson Donte DiVincenzo Josh Hart Precious Achiuwa Isaiah Hartenstein
Vaughn: Dorian Finney-Smith will also be OUT Wednesday with his sprained left ankle Starters tonight: Bridges, Dinwiddie, Thomas, Johnson, Claxton #Nets
Jacque Vaughn adds Dorian Finney-Smith will not only miss tonight, but Wednesday’s game against Phoenix. Nets will start Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton. https://t.co/G1M80XafPu
BROOKLYN NETS – What to expect from 3x All-Star Ben Simmons in his return @CjHolmes22 He had missed 38 games. Today is the day: Upgraded Simmons to available. “He brings this extremely high basketball IQ,” Nic Claxton said, “defend multiple positions.” https://t.co/xACXHZfZpq
Longest current winning streak in the NBA: Knicks, 6 straight wins.
Happy Ben Simmons day to all who celebrate and are interested. Likely returns tonight. And Cam Johnson is back after being out Saturday for personal reasons. #Nets https://t.co/JCyd1Zj1ym