There is a rivalry between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. It’s a bit more difficult to define than the other professional sports rivalries in town, but there is definitely something there.
Barclays Center was rocking with Nets and Knicks fans on Tuesday night. Those fans should consider themselves lucky. The stars were shining bright as the Nets took the first installment of the Battle of the Boroughs, 112-110.
James Harden snapped out of his funk with 34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. Most of his damage, including 28 of his points, came in the first half.