The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are entering December on different trajectories.
The Knicks, who began November with a 5-1 record, have seen their season turn upside down in a matter of weeks. They’re 6-8 this month and have since moved starting point guard Kemba Walker out of the rotation. Derrick Rose has battled injuries while Julius Randle and Evan Fournier have struggled to keep the starting lineup flowing smoothly. To put it simply, Tom Thibodeau’s team could use a rest but will instead have to deal with the first-place Nets before the calendar turns.
Brooklyn has been playing well as of late. Though the Nets still struggle to defeat quality teams, they’re handling business against the teams they should beat. As a result, the Nets are in first place out East after entering November barely above .500. Brooklyn can conclude its double-digit wins month nicely with a beatdown of its cross-town rival.
All odds via Tipico Sportsbook.
