The Nets (21 - 28) held on to knock off the Knicks (10 - 40) – in Brooklyn on Friday. Brooklyn held an eight - point lead at the half but allowed the Knicks to get back into the game in the second half. New York outscored Brooklyn by 10 in the third quarter and entered the fourth with a two - point advantage. Brooklyn would battle back, however, opening the quarter on a quick 50 to retake the lead 73 - 72 with 11 minutes remaining. The Nets would not trail the rest of the way, though New York was within one with under 1:30 to play. Up 87 - 86 with 36 seconds on the clock, Jarrett Jack drilled a three to extend the Brooklyn lead to four. Carmelo Anthony got the basket for a layup on the other end, but Jack was then sent to the line and made both free throws to ice the game. Brook Lopez led all scorers with 22 points off the bench to go with nine rebounds and six blocks. Jack finished with 20 points and eight assists, while Joe Johnson added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Kevin Garnett turned back the clock, posting 12 points, nine rebounds and three blocks in only 22 minutes. The Knicks were led by Anthony’s 21 points, while Jose Calderon chipped in 15. Lance Thomas was the only other player in double - figures, adding 14 points in 29 minutes off the bench. The Knicks shot just 38 percent as a team but committed only five turnovers, compared to Brooklyn’s 14. Up next, the Knicks host the West-leading Warriors on Saturday. Brooklyn hits to road to take on the Wizards in Washington D.C., also on Saturday.
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