Julius Randle and the New York Knicks (28-39) will take on Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets (34-33) in part of the NBA Sunday slate.
The Nets are coming off a masterful 129-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in a true playoff atmosphere. Kevin Durant (25), Seth Curry (24), and Kyrie Irving (22) each surpassed the 20-point threshold.
With New York City still not making changes to their COVID-19 mandate, Kyrie Irving is ineligible to play.
The Knicks are coming off a 118-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies that featured giving up a lead in the second half, but Julius Randle (36) and RJ Barrett (23) combined for 59 points.
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While the Brooklyn Nets are looking to maximize their outlook for play-in positioning, the Knicks appear to be too far out of the mix. However, there is always an extra reason to get up for a game against an inner-city rival.
How to Watch New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets:
Date: Sunday, March 13
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
TV Channel: ABC
Injury Report for New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
New York Knicks Injury Report: Obi Toppin – available (left hamstring strain), Cam Reddish – out (sprained right shoulder), Quentin Grimes – out (right patella subluxation), Nerlens Noel – out (sore left foot), Derrick Rose – out (right ankle surgery), Kemba Walker – out (away from team)
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Seth Curry – out (ankle soreness), Kyrie Irving – out (ineligible to play), Ben Simmons – out (return to competition conditioning), LaMarcus Aldridge – out (right hip impingement), Joe Harris – out (ankle surgery), David Duke Jr. (ankle sprain)
Projected Starting Lineups for New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
New York Knicks Projected Starting Lineup: G Alec Burks, G Evan Fournier, F RJ Barrett, F Julius Randle, C Mitchell Robinson
Brooklyn Nets Projected Starting Lineup: G Goran Dragic, G Patty Mills, F Bruce Brown, F Kevin Durant, C Andre Drummond
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