"Tonight, the Brooklyn Nets are set to face off against the New York Knicks for the second time this season, this time at home in Barclays Center. The first matchup wasn't so close, with New York issuing Brooklyn a 134-98 beatdown in Madison Square Garden. Not only will the Nets now have an advantage at home, they've also been playing improved basketball of late."
"They stole wins against both the Wizards and Celtics, managing to keep another game versus Boston and a bout with the white-hot Raptors close. Michael Porter Jr. has emerged as a legitimate No. 1-level scorer, ancillary bench pieces have come alive in the scoring department, and top pick Egor Demin is taking steps toward becoming a winning player with each game. Now, head coach Jordi Fernandez would like to see all this put together against the Knicks."
The Nets host the Knicks at Barclays Center after a 134-98 loss in Madison Square Garden earlier this season. Brooklyn has shown recent improvement, going 2-2 in its last four games after a 3-13 start, with wins over the Wizards and Celtics and competitive showings versus Boston and Toronto. Michael Porter Jr. has emerged as a top scorer, bench pieces have contributed more, and rookie Egor Demin is progressing. Multiple injuries affect both teams: Brooklyn likely gets Nic Claxton but remains without Cam Thomas, Haywood Highsmith, Ben Saraf, Nolan Traore, and Danny Wolf; New York lists OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Landry Shamet out.
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