That was much needed. The Brooklyn Nets had lost five straight overall and ten in a row at home heading into Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The Nets were able to end both streaks with a 110-104 victory over the Knicks (who were without Carmelo Anthony due to an ankle sprain). This is the first leg of a back-to-back for Brooklyn. They're in Atlanta to play the Hawks on Saturday night.
Making the trip into Brooklyn will be the Portland Trail Blazers. This was expected to be a rebuilding year for them, but they've done a nice job and are only 1.