Before tonight, the Brooklyn Nets (13-14) had beaten the New York Knicks (16-11) six straight times at the Barclays Center, and much had been made about a supposed cross-town rivalry. In the first of four meetings between the clubs this season, New York dispelled all that poppycock. Wrapping up a five-game, Western Conference-heavy road trip, the Knicks took care of business with room to spare. Final score, 121-102.
Much was made, too, about Isaiah Hartentstein joining the starting line-up. With Jericho Sims out for 1-2 weeks with a sprained ankle, Hartenstein, who started eight of his 82 regular season games last season, got first-five honors tonight and finished with 10 rebounds.