Here’s a bold statement: the Brooklyn Nets are on the brink of making history—but not the kind they’d like to remember. They’re staring down a seven-game home losing streak, and their next shot at redemption comes against their crosstown rivals, the New York Knicks. But here’s where it gets controversial: can a team with a 3-13 record really turn things around against a Knicks squad that’s sitting comfortably at 9-6? Let’s dive in.
On Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. EST, the Nets will host the Knicks in what could be a make-or-break game for Brooklyn. The stakes are high, especially for the Nets, who are desperate to snap their losing streak at home. The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE has the Knicks as 14-point favorites, with an over/under of 229.5 points. But numbers only tell part of the story.
And this is the part most people miss: the Nets’ struggles aren’t just about their record. They’re 3-10 against Eastern Conference opponents and a dismal 1-10 against teams with winning records. Meanwhile, the Knicks are holding their own at 6-6 in the East and boast the NBA’s fourth-best rebounding average at 46.3 per game, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 12.5 rebounds per game. Can Brooklyn’s 109.8 points per game—6.3 fewer than what the Knicks allow—really close the gap?
The Knicks also outpace the Nets in 3-point shooting, averaging 15.7 made threes per game compared to the 13.9 the Nets allow. When these teams last met on November 9, the Knicks dominated with a 134-98 victory. But here’s the twist: the Nets have players like Michael Porter Jr., who’s averaging 24.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, and Tyrese Martin, who’s been on fire from deep with 5.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. For the Knicks, Mikal Bridges is shooting an impressive 51.1% from the field and averaging 16.3 points, while Jordan Clarkson has been a 3-point threat with 3.0 made threes per game in recent outings.
Over their last 10 games, the Nets are 3-7, averaging 108.3 points, 38.7 rebounds, and 25.6 assists per game, while shooting 43.9% from the field. The Knicks, on the other hand, are 7-3, averaging a whopping 124.5 points, 45.7 rebounds, and 29.1 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 48.2%. But here’s the controversial question: Is Brooklyn’s losing streak a result of bad luck, poor execution, or simply being outmatched? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Injuries could play a role too. The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), and Ben Saraf (ankle), while the Knicks are missing Landry Shamet (shoulder) and OG Anunoby (hamstring). Will these absences tip the scales further in the Knicks’ favor, or can the Nets finally rise to the occasion?
This game isn’t just about stats—it’s about pride, rivalry, and the chance for Brooklyn to prove they’re not out of the fight yet. Will they break the skid, or will the Knicks continue their dominance? Tune in to find out, and let’s keep the debate going. Who do you think takes this one, and why?
