In a surprising turn of events at Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets, despite missing several key players and only having nine available, dominated the New York Knicks, leading 63-54 at halftime. The game began with an 11-0 run by the Nets, highlighted by Nic Claxon's notable performance. Cam Thomas led the scoring for the Nets with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting by halftime. The Knicks, appearing fatigued possibly due to playing on the second night of a back-to-back, struggled from the field, missing 12 of their first 14 shots. Josh Hart attempted to rally the Knicks with a halftime 3-pointer, contributing to his overall 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jalen Brunson added 18 points, and Bojan Bogdanovic scored 12 points. Despite a 40-point second quarter effort, the Knicks couldn't overcome the Nets' early lead.
Cam Thomas with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting at the half. The Nets led by as much as 17 and are ahead 63-54 after the Knicks followed a 14-point first quarter with 40 in the second.
Nets 63, Knicks 54 at halftime Josh Hart 3-ball at halftime gives some life to MSG but this has been all Nets in control so far. 22 pts Thomas, 14 for Watford. 10 pts for Hart 9 for Brunson/Bogdanovic
Got a shocker here early at MSG. Nets lead the Knicks 30-14 after one quarter despite missing a bunch of key guys. Cam Thomas has a game-high 11 points.
Nets 30, Knicks 14 after the 1st quarter. Just like everyone expected with the Nets having 9 players and the Knicks on a back-to-back. Woof. Biggest lead was 17 Thomas: 11 pts Watford: 9 pts Burks: 5 pts Brunson: 0-4 from the field
Nets 30, Knicks 14 after the 1st quarter. Just like everyone expected with the Nets having 9 players and the Knicks on a back-to-back. Woof. Biggest lead was 17 Thomas: 11 pts Watford: 9 pts Burks: 5 pts BrunsonL 0-4 from the field
Nets 19, Knicks 5. Knicks have missed 12 of their first 14 shots.
Nets have pushed this lead to 14 19-5. The Knicks (2/14 from the field) are looking awfully like the Celtics did against them last night
Make that an 11-0 Nets run to start this game. Knicks are 0-5 to start shooting. https://t.co/q7QslCQx8s
The Knicks are losing 11-0
11-0, Nets lead the Knicks. Hot start at MSG.
Nets up 9-0 after Nic Claxon put the whole Knicks squad on a poster.
Knicks looking like a team on the second night of a back-to-back, down 9-0 to the Nets.
As we said earlier today...Knicks are taking this seriously. Up 69-48 at the half -- outrebounding Boston 32-17. Hart has 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists; Brunson 18 points and Bogdanovic 12 points. https://t.co/NbjmT1Pfjx