Nets Rally From 28 Down to Beat Rival Knicks; Commissioner Comments on NY Vaccine Mandate

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, center left, scores against Brooklyn Nets forward Kessler Edwards, center right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in New York City, on Feb. 16, 2022. John Minchillo/AP Photo

The Brooklyn Nets (31–27) rallied from 28 down for their fifth straight win over local rival New York Knicks (25–34), Wednesday night, Feb. 16, at Madison Square Garden.

Nets rookie Cam Thomas came off-the-bench to score 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter in the comeback, which matched their largest rally in franchise history.