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Knicks vs Nets Final: 99-95 - Recap
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points and added 16 rebounds for a double-double, leading New York over Brooklyn, 99-95, on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
New York won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 220.5.
New York got 20 points from OG Anunoby and another 17 points from Jalen Brunson. Josh Hart contributed 9 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 23 points from D'Angelo Russell in a losing cause and another 16 points from Cameron Johnson. D'Angelo Russell contributed 10 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton had 12 rebounds.
New York led at halftime, 59-51.
The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 47 boards, while New York only had 42
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Phoenix.