The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 95 - 90, at Barclay's Center on Wednesday. These are two New York teams that have struggled recently, but the Knicks were able to prevail with a big road win. A 29 - 14 run to end the game was the decisive stretch for New York, as Brooklyn led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter prior to that run. The biggest difference in the game for the Knicks was their feisty defense, as they swiped away 16 steals, while Brooklyn got just four. New York also dominated the rebounding, winning that battle, 58 - 49. The Nets dominated the shooting though, as they shot 42 percent, while holding the Knicks to just 35 percent from the field. The Knicks (22 - 29) are within three games of the eight - seed in the east and wins like this are crucial for that pursuit. Kristaps Porzingis led the team in scoring, as he provided 19 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks. Carmelo Anthony was the only other starter in double figures, as he scored 15 points on 6 - of - 22 shooting. Strangely, Anthony did not play in the fourth quarter for an undisclosed reason. Willy Hernangomez was the most valuable Knicks player, as he totaled 16 points and 16 rebounds off the bench. The Nets (9 - 40) just continue to slide, as they've now lost 18 of their last 19 games. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led Brooklyn in scoring, as he accumulated 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Bojan Bogdanovic was second on the team, collecting 15 points and seven rebounds. Trevor Booker was relegated to bench duties, but still provided 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Caris LeVert also played well off the bench, accruing 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
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