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The Brooklyn Nets will host the New York Knicks in the borough of Brooklyn as the two teams from New York are set to go against one another in this matchup.
The New York Knicks have had a tough campaign as they've struggled to build on their exploits last season. The likes of Julius Randle and Kemba Walker have come under immense criticism this season for their performances. RJ Barrett has arguably been the only one exceeding expectations this season.
The Knicks will be keen to come out of this game with a victory as there are many subplots in play here during this matchup.
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets, after early-season success, have fallen from the summit of the Eastern Conference standings with a lot of uncertainty surrounding the franchise as Kevin Durant has only recently returned from a knee injury and Kyrie Irving continues to be unavailable for home games while Ben Simmons is yet to make his debut for the Nets.
Match Details
Fixture: New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets | NBA Season 2021-22.
Date & Time: Sunday, March 13th; 1 PM ET (Sunday, March 13th; 10:30 AM).
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
New York Knicks Preview
After reaching the postseason last year, the New York Knicks were supposed to build from there. However, that hasn't been the case this season. A string of poor performances has had fans wondering whether last year's exploits were a lucky break.
Kemba Walker's acquisition in the summer brought a lot of hype. However, that has provided the New York Knicks with nothing in terms of performances, as Walker has been called out for his defensive frailties. Veteran teammate Julius Randle has also come under immense scrutiny this season, while another veteran player, Derrick Rose, continues to be plagued by injuries.
The Knicks will need to get their house in order if they are to seriously contend for a postseason spot in a tightly packed Eastern Conference table.
New York Knicks Predicted Lineup
Point Guard - Alec Burks; Shooting Guard - Evan Fournier; Small Forward - RJ Barrett; Power Forward - Julius Randle; Center - Mitchell Robinson
Brooklyn Nets Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have faced enormous criticism this season due to Kyrie Irving's stance against the COVID-19 vaccine. That isn't healthy for a team with championship aspirations, as Irving cannot play the Nets' home games.
Their performances have also taken a dive of late due to Durant's injury-induced absence. From being at the summit of the Eastern Conference standings, the Nets are now the eighth seed in the east with a 34-33 record. Their roster has been plagued with injuries and COVID-19 to key players throughout the season.
The franchise's immediate objective will be to establish chemistry between Durant along with Irving and Ben Simmons on the floor ahead of the postseason.
Brooklyn Nets Predicted Lineup
Point Guard - Goran Dragic | Shooting Guard - Seth Curry | Small Forward - Bruce Brown | Power Forward - Kevin Durant | Center - Andre Drummond.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Odds and Spreads - March 13, 2022
The Nets are deemed favorites for this game because of Kevin Durant's exploits this season along with the likes of Patty Mills and Seth Curry. With championship aspirations, the team is yet to click together, but their performance against the Philadelphia 76ers was an indication of how good they can be. Despite the unavailability of Kyrie Irving for this game, the Nets are still considered the favorites because of the firepower they possess.
Odds sourced from Draft Kings SB
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
New York Knicks Betting Tips
- RJ Barrett is averaging 26.8 PPG in his last 8 games for the Knicks.
- Julius Randle is averaging 26.1 PPG in his last 7 games for New York.
- The Knicks will be without the service of Kemba Walker as he's been shut down for the season.
Click here to place a bet on RJ Barrett scoring more than 26 points in this game against the Nets.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 PPG in his last four outings for the Nets.
- Seth Curry is averaging 15.8 PPG since making his Nets debut.
- They will be without the service of Kyrie Irving as this game is played in Brooklyn.
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Game Prediction
The two teams are trending in opposite directions as the Brooklyn Nets have too much firepower to not come away with a win against city rivals the New York Knicks.
- The Nets have won two straight games coming into this matchup.
- The Knicks have lost 7 of their last 10 games coming into this game.
- The Nets have lost 18 of their 31 home games this season.
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Where to watch the Knicks vs Nets game?
You can catch the action between the Knicks and the Nets via the NBA League Pass. The game will also be broadcast on national TV - ABC.
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