New York takes a 51-44 halftime lead behind Brunson’s scoring and two quarter wins.
The Knicks won both quarters, opening with a 27-21 burst and adding a 24-23 edge in the second to lead 51-44 at halftime. Jalen Brunson has 15 points and Landry Shamet 14 for New York, while Brooklyn’s Nolan Traoré has 11 on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting, including 3-for-3 from deep. The Nets entered at 1-5, compared with the Knicks’ 2-4, and have stayed within reach despite trailing each quarter. After the break, watch whether Traoré can keep finding clean looks and whether Brooklyn can finally take control of a quarter.
Key Performers
Jalen Brunson, Knicks: 15 points, 4-for-7 from three Landry Shamet, Knicks: 14 points, 6-for-6 at the line Nolan Traoré, Nets: 11 points, 4-for-4 shooting