Knicks Edge Nets in Brooklyn Thriller

Barclays Center pulsed tonight as the Knicks outlasted the Nets 112-109. Jalen Brunson’s 36 points, including a game-sealing 3 with 4 seconds left, sparked 18,000 fans. OG Anunoby’s 4 blocks shut down Cam Thomas late—NYC’s rivalry burned. Knicks’ 8-2 start—East’s top seed early. Madison Square Garden’s shadow—Brooklyn felt it.

Nets led by 10—Mikal Bridges’ 18 in 2nd quarter stung. Knicks’ 3rd-quarter 15-2 run—Hartenstein’s putback—flipped it. Brunson’s clutch trey off a pick-and-roll—ice cold; Nets’ defense froze. Fourth quarter saw 6 lead changes—nail-biter to end. NYC hoops—Knicks own it.

It’s not perfect—Knicks’ 14 turnovers; sloppy handles. Nets’ 3-point shooting—12-29—kept them close. Critics say Brunson’s load’s heavy—36 points disagree. Post-game, Flatbush Avenue buzzed—rivalry talk. Knicks-Nets—always fire.

Brunson’s 26—All-NBA buzz? Bridges’ 27—Nets’ hope. NYC split; Barclays rocked. Knicks’ night—112-109.