Realizing what it takes to win in the NBA is an education in itself.
The Knicks and Nets are seeing what it takes, but seeing it and making it happen are two different worlds.
The Nets were determined to show they are not tanking this season and thoroughly embarrassed the Knicks 112-104 on their home court with the Knicks not even attempting to play defense most of Saturday night at the Garden.
The Knicks were out-rebounded, destroyed by the Nets’ dribble penetration and could not defend the 3. It was a long night.
Saturday also was the day and long night of the annual SantaCon extravaganza.