- Matchup: New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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The New York Knicks (45-25) are set to square off against the Brooklyn Nets (17-52) at Barclays Center this Friday.
The Knicks secured a dominant victory against the Pacers with a final score of 136-110 in their previous contest. In terms of fouls, the Knicks were called for 12 personal fouls compared to 15 for the Pacers. New York made 17 out of 38 attempts from three-point range, while Indiana shot 71.4% from the free-throw line, making 5 of 7 shots. The Pacers recorded 36 rebounds total (8 offensive, 28 defensive) and had 3 blocks. Indiana also registered 31 assists and 7 steals in the match. On the defensive end, the Knicks allowed a field goal percentage of 51.8%, with the Pacers shooting 44 out of 85 overall. New York dished out 38 assists, forced 18 turnovers, and registered 13 steals. The Knicks secured 49 total rebounds, with 19 being offensive. At the charity stripe, New York converted 10 of 13 attempts, achieving a free-throw percentage of 76.9%. The Knicks finished the game shooting 54.0% from the field, hitting 54 of 100 shots, including 18 of 41 three-pointers.
Josh Hart was a standout player in the previous game, scoring 33 points on 12 of 13 shooting in just 26 minutes of play, with 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
New York enters this matchup with a record of 45-25 this season. They experience an average of 13.7 turnovers per game while committing approximately 20.3 personal fouls. The team averages 46.2 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,927 assists this season, ranking 10th in the league in assists. The Knicks shoot 37.3% from beyond the arc (1,019 of 2,731) and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average is 117.1 points per game, placing them 10th in the NBA, while their field goal percentage stands at 47.4%.
Defensively, the Knicks force 14.4 turnovers per contest and average 19.3 personal fouls. They rank 8th in assists allowed, with a total of 1,732 conceded this season. New York permits opponents to shoot 45.8% (2,758 of 6,026) and averages 41.1 rebounds allowed per game. The Knicks hold their opponents to a 35.8% shooting percentage from three-point range and rank 5th in the league, allowing only 110.6 points per game.
In their last game, the Nets suffered a defeat against the Thunder, ending 121-92. They allowed Oklahoma City to grab 45 total rebounds (9 offensive). Brooklyn shot 40.0% from three (14 of 35) and finished 17 of 22 at the free-throw line (77.3%). The Nets permitted the Thunder to hit 45 out of 85 attempts, averaging 52.9% shooting for the game. Brooklyn’s shooting percentage was 36.7%, hitting 29 of 79 shots, while converting 11 of 35 from three (31.4%). Their charity stripe efficiency was 74.2%, with 23 successful shots. The Thunder committed 20 fouls, leading Brooklyn to 31 free-throw attempts while the Nets turned the ball over 23 times and snagged 8 steals. The Nets achieved 30 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, totaling 41 rebounds.
Jalen Wilson contributed for the Nets in the last game, scoring 15 points in 19 minutes, though he recorded no assists. He shot 5 of 11 for a 45.5% field goal percentage and accumulated 5 rebounds.
Brooklyn’s current record stands at 17-52. They average 20.7 personal fouls per game and shoot 77.6% from the free-throw line. The Nets average 25.2 assists per game (ranked 22nd in the league) and experience 16.0 turnovers per contest. With a total score of 7,339 for the season, they average 106.4 points per game and collect 40.2 boards.
Defensively, Brooklyn allows a 37.9% shooting percentage from three (857 of 2,264) and an 78.4% free-throw percentage. They yield 27.4 assists and 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 10th in the league, respectively. The Nets’ defense is 16th in the league, surrendering 115.7 points per game. They force 13.9 turnovers per night and allow teams to shoot 49.4% from the field, which ranks last in the league.
Who will emerge victorious against the spread tonight in this NBA matchup?
Prediction: Take New York
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