New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The New York Knicks (11-9) play against the Brooklyn Nets (6-6) at Barclays Center

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021

New York Knicks 20, Brooklyn Nets 15 (Q1 05:19)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Thomas came in for Mills. With Harris out for a bit I wonder if we’ll see that more often. Gives Thomas a chance to get going scoring wise while defenses are keying in on Durant and Harden. – 7:44 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets trail the #Knicks 20-13, and James Harden has all but two of Brooklyn’s points. – 7:44 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Strong start for Harden, already in double figures midway through the first quarter. That’s about all the offense the Nets have so far. Knicks up 20-13. – 7:44 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Nothing but The Beard and the basket! pic.twitter.com/XZLAQjXLH1 – 7:43 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden is in attack mode, but he’s the only Nets player to have it going in Q1. Harden has 10 PTS on 4/5 FG but the rest of his team has shot 1/5 FG. #Nets – 7:43 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kevin Harlan mentions how James Harden spoke with Reggie Miller before the game.
Reggie: “He came over and I was like, you do know you’re James Harden… right?” pic.twitter.com/DlmhhO5ifm – 7:42 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Cam Thomas is in. More 1st quarter minutes for the rook. – 7:42 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas is the Nets’ sixth man tonight. – 7:41 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Welcome to the 2500 Club, @James Harden 👏 pic.twitter.com/qLHFCWC2GL – 7:41 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
BIG MITCH COMIN’ THRU 😤 pic.twitter.com/jG0Cc0YsPc – 7:41 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Harden benefiting from Reggie Miller’s pregame advice… Reggie still finding a way to hurt Knicks fans lol – 7:40 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Follow the great @Fred Katz for all your Knicks needs tonight. – 7:39 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Good defense. Better offense. pic.twitter.com/4cjajSSTFg – 7:39 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lead the Knicks 10-9 with 7:38 left in the first quarter. James Harden has eight of BK’s first 10 points, including a pair of 3s. – 7:39 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
James Harden hits a stepback 3 that gives him 8 early points on 3/4 FG and 2/2 3PT. Harden is aggressive early and has scored all but 1 of Brookyn’s field goals.
Nets 10, Knicks 9. 7:38 to go in Q1. Timeout Knicks. – 7:39 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
From @BKN_NETSPR: James Harden (1-of-1 3FG) just knocked down the 2,500th 3-pointer of his career.
He becomes the fourth player in NBA history to make 2,500 threes, joining Ray Allen (2,973), Stephen Curry (2,937) and Reggie Miller (2,560).
Miller is here calling the game for TNT – 7:38 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Nerlens Noel filed a lawsuit against Rich Paul this summer but the case has taken an interesting wrinkle along the way. The Knicks center is now turning it into a legal split with the players union. How the NBA player is taking on the NBPA in federal court theathletic.com/2980764/2021/1… – 7:37 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
The Beard hits another milestone! pic.twitter.com/Yr2nwJhhWw – 7:37 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
James Harden just became the fourth NBA player ever with 2,500 career 3-pointers. He joins Ray Allen (2,973), Stephen Curry (2,937) and Reggie Miller (2,560) as the only players in NBA history to make 2,500 or more 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/RsQ40qThF7 – 7:36 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks and Nets tipping off in Brooklyn. Nets should be wearing their Brooklyn colors for this game, but they’re not. So Knicks in their whites. – 7:33 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
For Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/vCEPHisWK5 – 7:30 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣’ 𝘿𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 🪙
For every assist scored by the Hornets, @LendingTree will donate $20 to @RoofAbove to fight homelessness in Charlotte. This month’s donation amount is $526.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/AMlTQdGtsZ – 7:26 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays Center. Nets-Knicks tip shortly. Good test for BK. Curious to see what the Nets’ rotations look like after James Johnson was the lone reserve to log 12+ minutes against Phoenix. Does Cam Thomas get a bigger role? Updates to follow. – 7:25 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Minutes away from tip-off at Barclays Center, where the Nets and Knicks will play their first game of the season. The Nets have a trend of beating the opponents they’re supposed to beat, and the Knicks squarely fit in that category. But this is a rivalry game. Anything can happen – 7:20 PM

Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
The rallying cry for the New York Knicks, Bing Bong, received multiple write-in votes for mayor of New York City.
Bing Bong didn’t quite beat out Eric Adams but it was a valiant effort in the name of democracy. pic.twitter.com/Lz84i9JNZd – 7:13 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Brooklyn’s First 5️⃣
SHOOT YOUR SHOT 🚨 The 23rd commenter receives two tickets to a Nets game, an autographed jersey, and a @newyorklottery prize pack this season!
📋 | https://t.co/i2Oqx8CXEm pic.twitter.com/c99dwVVDeK – 7:03 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Almost that time. pic.twitter.com/IBTk6n1hmf – 7:01 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Harden, Mills, Durant, Bembry and Aldridge are the #Nets starters tonight vs. the #Knicks. – 7:01 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. the Knicks: Harden, Mills, Durant, Bembry and Aldridge. – 7:00 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
The Nets’ Starters vs. the Knicks:
👨🏿‍🍳James Harden
👷🏾‍♂️Patty Mills
🔒DeAndre’ Bembry
🪣Kevin Durant
🎯LaMarcus Aldridge – 7:00 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Things To L👀k Out For In The Nets vs. Knicks Game:
▪️Brooklyn’s bench only scored 11 points last game against the Suns.
▪️Evan Fournier has put up 16 PPG in his past five games.
▪️Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris & Nic Claxton are out. – 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
pic.twitter.com/eQQ4vjc9fA – 6:53 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Immaculate @Patrick Mills vibes 🔥
@goatapp pic.twitter.com/G6KXaOyHs8 – 6:33 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Clocked in. pic.twitter.com/wLMvD55E94 – 6:32 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Jericho Sims is inactive tonight. Knicks saving one of his two-way days. – 6:30 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
RJ Barrett, Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson, Nerlens Noel and Mitchell Robinson are all available tonight, Knicks say. – 6:23 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
🎥 | @James Harden pic.twitter.com/lPeQOYsXZx – 6:23 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks have all three of their centers available tonight, along with Derrick Rose. – 6:22 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks just announced Barrett, Gibson, Noel, Robinson and Rose are all available to play tonight in Brooklyn, but that Jericho Sims is inactive. – 6:20 PM

New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Barrett, Gibson, Noel, Robinson and Rose are all available. Sims is inactive. – 6:19 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Tom Thibodeau asked if he’s surprised at all by how Kevin Durant has recovered from his Achilles: “No.” – 6:07 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
DB goin’ 🆙 pic.twitter.com/cMzeFyCAX2 – 6:07 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tom Thibodeau, when asked what a “good night” looks like against Kevin Durant, said: “Ha!”
Went on to say the most you can do is make it tough on him. #Nets – 6:07 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
RJ Barrett is also a game-time decision but Thibodeau said he expects him to play. – 6:03 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
RJ Barrett is a game-time decision, “but I think he’ll be good,” says Tom Thibodeau. – 6:02 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Tom Thibodeau says RJ Barrett will be a game-time decision but that he should be feeling good enough to go. – 6:02 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Steve Nash says there’s no update on Kyrie Irving when asked today if there’s anything new on that front. – 6:02 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tom Thibodeau on the Nets: “They’re a terrific defensive team. The numbers say it.” – 6:01 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Thibodeau said all the players on injury list are game time decisions. Including Mitchell Robinson. – 6:01 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Thibs said everyone is a game time decision. Rose. Nerlens. Mitch. Taj. – 6:01 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Mitchell Robinson, Nerlens Noel, Taj Gibson and Derrick Rose are all game-time decisions, Tom Thibodeau said. – 6:01 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
New York or Nowhere. pic.twitter.com/52EeNIp0TA – 5:59 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Nets coach Steve Nash on his godson: “RJ is a very young guy still. But he has all the characteristics and personality. He’s improved his shooting and noticing as he grows here, he can become a really good two-way player in this league.” – 5:57 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“That’s what sports are all about — We really love sports when there’s something on the line … That’s something this series provides us.”
⁃Steve Nash on the team’s rivalry with the New York Knicks. – 5:56 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says there’s no update on Kyrie Irving’s availability this season. Nash says they stay in touch but as to whether he will return to play, no update. #Nets – 5:55 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash has no update on Kyrie Irving. They stay in touch, but that’s it. – 5:55 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder were incredibly fortunate after KD left to have Sam Presti and Russell Westbrook.
Sooners are incredibly fortunate after Riley left to have Joe Castiglione and Bob Stoops. – 5:54 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash draws parallels between Kemba Walker being pulled out of the Knicks rotation and what he just did with Blake Griffin. – 5:54 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“We believe in him — He has a huge adjustment to make with the role he’s played his whole life.”
⁃Steve Nash on Cam Thomas. – 5:52 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
The TV went on behind Steve Nash during his press conference. We heard a nice Lexus Christmas commercial while he was asked about Cam Thomas. That was a first for me. – 5:52 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on Kevin Durant’s heavy minutes load to start this season: “I don’t know what options we have other than to play him less and lose more.” #Nets – 5:51 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“I don’t know what options we have other than play him less and lose more — We don’t have the luxury right now … He’s going to have a lot of responsibility and that’s just the way it is.”
⁃Steve Nash on making Kevin Durant play more minutes. – 5:51 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash when asked if the Nets need James Harden to score more without Kyrie Irving and others in the rotation: “I don’t know about need..” – 5:49 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Steve Nash doesn’t think James Harden needs to score like he used to on the Houston Rockets. – 5:49 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Shots up in BK 🏀🏀 pic.twitter.com/2juVe8tf3D – 5:49 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Steve Nash says,
“I always want James (Harden) to attack — I want him to be aggressive and be himself.” – 5:48 PM

Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“There is still obviously that energy of a rivalry — We’re here in the biggest city in the country … It sets the stage for a rivalry for sure.”
⁃Steve Nash on playing the New York Knicks. – 5:47 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Kemba Walker confidant ‘taken aback’ by sudden #Knicks benching #NBA nypost.com/2021/11/30/kem… – 5:39 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
It appears the Knicks are just now arriving to Barclays Center for tonight’s game. – 5:36 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
📍 BROOKLYN pic.twitter.com/VrzSLSFu6l – 4:56 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on the teams that are within a game of .500, Wolves on the rise, Jonas Valanciunas going off, love for the Suns and Warriors, Kemba Walker and other injuries, Boogie’s back, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/3hKbWQ… – 4:48 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The NY Knicks and Brooklyn/NJ Nets have played each other a total of 202 times in the regular season.
Remarkably, the all-time series is dead even.
The Knicks have won 101 games and the Nets won 101 games. – 4:29 PM

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Kemba confidant says Thibodeau may be trying to save his job by sudden benching; Walker handling it like “a pro” #NBA #Knicks nypost.com/2021/11/30/kem… – 4:16 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Capped-off his Western Conference Player of the Week with a 30-point performance against the Nets!
@Devin Booker with the @efirstbank Money Drive of the Week pic.twitter.com/CDCn3dApuP – 4:06 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
My bro @Jalen Rose is my guest on the Posted Up w/ C. Haynes Pod. MJ vs Bron, what Rockets’ chips meant without MJ, rap videos he was in, who should go against @BustaRhymes in @verzuzonline & provides secrets to his hair.
🎧: https://t.co/WzOQJhqQTf
🎥: https://t.co/xEAqbJYQ7G pic.twitter.com/FPgc1AvrUm – 4:04 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2016, the @Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns had 47 points and 18 rebounds in a loss to the Knicks.
The 21-year-old Towns became the third-youngest player in NBA history to record a 45 point, 15-rebound game, trailing only Kevin Durant and Shaquille O’Neal. pic.twitter.com/n9LVAmhzIh – 4:01 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
I sat down with Andre Drummond and quizzed him on his NBA career and all of his accomplishments. We talked about his game winners, his career highs, and his relationship with Blake Griffin. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/do-you-r… via @SixersWire #NBA – 3:55 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
My bro @Jalen Rose on Posted Up w/ C. Haynes Pod. On upbringing, MJ vs Bron, what Rockets’ chips meant without MJ, rap videos he was in, who should go against @BustaRhymes in @verzuzonline & he provided secrets to his hair.
🎧: https://t.co/WzOQJhqQTf
🎥: https://t.co/xEAqbJYQ7G pic.twitter.com/ccGjUTPQQJ – 3:35 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Shooting from 40 feet.”
One of the challenges of defending Stephen Curry, says Mikal Bridges as #Suns and #Warriors set to battle tonight.
Bridges is coming off a stellar defensive effort on James Harden in Saturday’s win in Brooklyn.
Now he has the task of guarding Curry. pic.twitter.com/lw1FACbl35 – 3:25 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Per NBA injury report, NYK’s Mitchell Robinson (non Covid illness) and RJ Barrett (non Covid illness) remain questionable for tonight’s game vs. BKN. Derrick Rose (ankle), Nerlens Noel (knee) & Taj Gibson (groin) also remain questionable. – 3:23 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY REPORT: @Charlotte Hornets at MIL 12/1
Cody Martin (illness) is questionable
Mason Plumlee (R Calf Strain) is out
#AllFly – 3:17 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
🚨 KNICKS DROP 🚨
Follow the link below for a chance to win an RJ Barrett jersey, signed basketball, and a @newyorklottery prize pack. – 3:01 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2019, the @Houston Rockets James Harden was historically efficient in a win over the Hawks:
✅ 60 PTS
✅ 16-24 FG
✅ 8-14 3P
✅ 20-23 FT
Harden’s 83.3 eFG% and 87.9 TS% are both the highest such figures in NBA history by a player in a 60-point game. pic.twitter.com/jwkGywW3qR – 3:01 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Three teams reportedly reach out to Knicks inquiring about a potential trade for Kemba Walker
sportando.basketball/en/three-teams… – 2:53 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
John Wall’s salary with the Rockets is $44 million. Kemba Walker’s salary with the Knicks is $9 million. Explain to me how a trade works – 2:53 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn recalled Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe from G League affiliate Long Island after today’s practice. #Nets – 2:36 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets have recalled Nic Claxton and Day’Ron Sharpe from Long Island ahead of tonight’s game. – 2:35 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
“LeBron hasn’t been able to three-peat. MJ did it two separate times.”
Jalen Rose joined @Chris Haynes to talk about the legacies of LeBron and KD on the latest episode of Posted Up ⤵️
Apple: https://t.co/it7Ql1guUm
Spotify: https://t.co/o2lAiLx45g pic.twitter.com/XgLYp37trb – 2:33 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks are listing the following players as questionable for tonight’s game vs. Brooklyn:
Mitchell Robinson (non-covid illness),
RJ Barrett (non-covid illness),
Nerlens Noel (right knee),
Taj Gibson (sore groin) and
Derrick Rose (right ankle soreness) – 2:27 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Add to the Knicks injury list: Mitchell Robinson (Non CoVid illness) is questionable for tonight’s game at Brooklyn. – 2:21 PM

New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Mitchell Robinson (Non CoVid illness) is questionable for tonight’s game at Brooklyn. – 2:19 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Today from 4-5ET on @thehalftimeapp, we’ll have the latest on John Wall, Denver and Michael Porter Jr.’s back injury, Kemba Walker, plus much more. Tune in: apps.apple.com/us/app/halftim… – 2:19 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
All about the kids!
@James Harden x @adidas x @NetsAcademy pic.twitter.com/dTfrkHcleH – 2:09 PM

Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
In light of Thibs removing Kemba Walker from his rotation, sources say three teams have already reached out to the #Knicks inquiring about a potential trade for Walker. – 2:05 PM

Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Some thoughts on the Kemba benching, for @FOXSports/@FOX Sports News:
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 1:50 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Brooklyn born. Back where it all started 🗽 pic.twitter.com/6AHzWIBE43 – 1:35 PM