The battle for New York between the Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets came down to the Nets having the last possession after many lead changes, that entertained the largest crowd, of 18,081, ever to see a Nets game in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
James Harden led the Nets with 28 of his 34 points in the first half to lead all scorers; he was 11–20 from the field, 3–8 three-pointers, and also added 10 rebounds and eight assists.
