The Brooklyn Nets (14-29) will look to snap a three-game losing stretch when hosting the New York Knicks (28-16) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Barclays Center. This contest is at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
The Knicks are coming off of a 119-110 win over the Hawks in their most recent outing on Monday. The Nets’ most recent game was a 127-101 loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Jalen Brunson’s team-leading 34 points led the Knicks in the win. Tyrese Martin’s team-leading 15 points paced the Nets in the loss.
When is Knicks vs. Nets?
This contest between the Knicks and Nets will happen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to watch Knicks vs. Nets
The Knicks and Nets will take to the hardwood at Barclays Center for this matchup on January 21, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT, truTV, MAX.
Knicks vs. Nets Game Preview
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks have been favorites in 39 games this season and won 26 (66.7%) of those contests.
The Knicks record 117 points per game (only three more points than the 114 the Nets give up).
The Knicks hit 13.2 three-pointers per game (16th in the league), while their opponents have made 13.8 on average.
The Knicks have scored at a lower rate when playing at home than away from home in the 2024-25 season (116.9 at home versus 117.2 on the road), and have given up fewer points at home than on the road (109.2 opponent points per home game versus 112.9 on the road).
The Knicks’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, scoring 114.2 points a contest compared to the 117 they’ve averaged this season.
Nets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nets are being outscored by 7.4 points per game, with a -318 scoring differential overall. They put up 106.6 points per game (29th in NBA), and allow 114 per outing (19th in league).
The Nets score an average of 106.6 points per game. That’s only 4.4 fewer points than the 111 the Knicks allow to opponents.
With 14.1 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36% from downtown, the Nets are ninth and 15th in the league, respectively, in those categories.
In 2024-25 the Nets are averaging fewer points at home (104.6 per game) than on the road (107.9). But they also are giving up fewer points at home (113.7) than away (114.2).
Over their past 10 games, the Nets are putting up 102.1 points per game, 4.5 fewer points than their season average (106.6).
Knicks Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 43 | 26.2 | 3 | 7.4 | 0.9 | 0 | 2.3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 39 | 25.1 | 13.8 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.2 |
Mikal Bridges | 44 | 18.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
OG Anunoby | 44 | 15.9 | 4.9 | 2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2 |
Josh Hart | 43 | 14.2 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
Nets Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cameron Johnson | 34 | 19.5 | 4.1 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.2 |
D’Angelo Russell | 35 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
De’Anthony Melton | 6 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Nic Claxton | 36 | 9.7 | 7.4 | 2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0 |
Noah Clowney | 33 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
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