There’s a lot for Nets fans to take in at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, whether they’re making the trip across the river or watching from home.
Brooklyn finally snapped its five-game losing streak to start the season, earning its first win Sunday evening. But there’s another unfriendly reminder waiting at the Garden: the Knicks’ 2025-26 championship banners hanging in the rafters. Adding insult to injury, the Nets haven’t beaten their crosstown rivals since January 2023, a streak that has
now reached 15 games.
Julius Randle’s return adds another layer. The former Knick played a significant role in helping turn the franchise around, and he deserves credit for that. How the Garden crowd receives him, though, is another story. Particularly in the crosstown rivals colors.
The Knicks are off to a bit of a strange start that looks awfully familiar for hungover championship teams. Some of the little things go out the window when you’re the last team standing. Lost amid the triumph are tired legs. Still, Jalen Brunson is a bonafide superstar and the Nets will endure something they haven’t ever had to before: face the defending champion New York Knicks.
On their home floor.
Game Info & How to Watch
- Who: Brooklyn Nets (1-5) at New York Knicks (2-4)
- When: 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV/Streaming: YES Network, MSG Network, DAZN
- Radio: ESPN Radio, WFAN
Nets vs. Knicks: Who’s Out?
Brooklyn Nets
- Egor Dëmin: OUT — Right leg bone bruise
- Joshua Jefferson: OUT – G League Assignment
- Ben Saraf: OUT – G League Assignment
- Tyler Bilodeau: OUT – G League (Two-Way)
- Grant Nelson: OUT – G League (Two-Way)
New York Knicks
- Jose Alvarado: QUESTIONABLE — (left ankle sprain)
To be updated.
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