"The Knicks (25-18) are heading into the matchup following a 114-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, which extended their losing streak to four games. They are in third place in the Eastern Conference Standings. The Nets (12-29), on the other hand, are walking into Madison Square Garden following a 126-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday. They are on a two-game losing streak and in 13th place in the East standings."
"The Knicks will have the home crowd's support, motivating them to get back on the winning track. They are 16-6 at home, while the Nets are 6-13 on the road. New York has a fully healthy roster before the game. The Nets, on the other hand, have two players on the injury list. Haywood Highsmith is out due to a knee injury, while Day'Ron Sharpe is questionable."
The New York Knicks (25-18) host the Brooklyn Nets (12-29) after recent losses that extended respective losing streaks. The Knicks lost 114-97 to Dallas and enter the game in third place in the Eastern Conference. The Nets lost 126-117 to Phoenix and sit 13th in the East. Betting markets list New York as heavy favorites (moneyline -550, spread -11.5) with a 222.5 total. New York is 16-6 at home; Brooklyn is 6-13 on the road. New York reports a fully healthy roster while Brooklyn lists Haywood Highsmith out (knee) and Day'Ron Sharpe questionable. The Knicks won both prior meetings this season, 134-98 and 113-100. Jalen Brunson is projected to exceed 20 points, averaging 28.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
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