- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets versus New York Knicks
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
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The New York Knicks (2-4) aim to secure a victory against the Brooklyn Nets (0-5) at Madison Square Garden this Monday.
In their previous game, the Nets faced the Pistons and suffered a defeat with a score of 110-94. Brooklyn recorded a field goal percentage of 40.3% (31 of 77) and hit 11 out of 37 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Nets converted 21 of 26 attempts, achieving an 80.8% success rate. They gathered a total of 50 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. In the game, they provided 20 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and made 8 steals. Defensively, Brooklyn allowed their opponents to shoot 42.2% from the field on 38 of 90 attempts, while Detroit dished out 25 assists and made 14 steals. Detroit managed 41 rebounds (9 offensive, 32 defensive) and recorded 10 blocks, finishing 78.6% from the line with 22 successful attempts out of 28. They connected on 12 of 41 three-point attempts, as both teams accrued personal fouls with Brooklyn committing 23 and Detroit 19.
Moritz Wagner made a noteworthy contribution in the game, shooting 70.0% from the floor and providing 1 assist. He played for 23 minutes, secured 8 rebounds, and scored 16 points on 7 of 10 shooting.
The Nets enter this matchup with a season record of 0-5. They average 19.2 turnovers per game and have a team average of 26.6 personal fouls. Brooklyn is securing 44.8 rebounds per game and has logged 116 assists this season, ranking 29th in the league for passing efficiency. The team is shooting 35.4% from three-point territory (73 of 206) and 77.4% from the charity stripe. They average 110.2 points per game, which places them 21st in the league, with a shooting percentage of 42.5% overall.
Defensively, the Nets are forcing 17.0 turnovers per game while committing 23.6 personal fouls. Opponents are shooting 35.5% from distance against them, and they rank 25th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 121.2. Brooklyn is allowing a field goal percentage of 47.7% (210 of 440) and yielding 43.4 rebounds per game. They are 11th in the league for assists allowed, having conceded 148 so far this season.
The Knicks, in their most recent game, lost to the 76ers 98-93. New York grabbed 31 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 45. They turned the ball over 13 times and made 8 steals during the matchup. The 76ers committed 15 fouls, resulting in 14 free throw attempts for the Knicks, who converted 10 for a 71.4% success rate. New York shot 13 of 41 (31.7%) from three-point range and finished the game hitting 35 of 86 shots overall for a 40.7% shooting percentage. The Knicks allowed the 76ers to shoot 49.3% from the field (37 of 75), as Philadelphia made 12 of 34 attempts from three-point territory (35.3%) and 12 of 16 from the free-throw line (75.0%). In terms of rebounding, New York permitted Philadelphia to collect 39 total boards (5 on the offensive end).
Jalen Brunson was a standout player for the Knicks, making 8 of 22 shots for a 36.4% field goal percentage, while adding 5 rebounds. He scored a total of 24 points in 35 minutes of play and also provided 6 assists.
New York holds a record of 2-4 this season. On offense, the Knicks are shooting 41.9%, ranking 28th in the league. They have accumulated 642 points this season (107.0 per game) and average 47.7 rebounds per contest. They secure 26.2 assists per game (19th in the NBA) and average 15.5 turnovers. The team commits 21.3 personal fouls per game while converting 75.4% of their free throw attempts.
On the defensive end, the Knicks allow 35.5% shooting from three (83 of 234) while opponents convert 72.4% of their free throws. They allow an average of 27.2 assists and 42.3 rebounds per game, ranking 17th and 7th in the league respectively. New York is 7th overall in points allowed per game (107.7). They force 13.2 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 45.1% from the field (10th in the NBA).
Who will come out victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back New York
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