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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 22: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts to scoring and not getting a foul during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on February 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

On Friday evening, the New York Knicks will be at Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets.

The Knicks most recently beat the Indiana Pacers by a score of 136-110 (at home).

Josh Hart led the way with 33 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals while shooting 12/13 from the field and 5/5 from three-point range in 26 minutes.

New York Knicks Announce Injury Report

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 04: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on February 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)

For the game, the Knicks have announced their injury report.

The Knicks have ruled out Josh Hart and Miles McBride.

Pacome Dadiet, Trey Jemison III, Dillon Jones, Kevin McCullar Jr. and Karl-Anthony Towns are all listed as questionable.

Towns is averaging 20.0 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range in 65 games.

Stefan Bondy of The New York Post wrote: “Karl-Anthony Towns has been added to the injury report for tonight’s game against the Nets. He’s now QUESTIONABLE for personal reasons.

Josh Hart remains OUT with a sore knee. Jalen Brunson, who missed the last game, is available.”

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 3: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks looks on during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on March 3, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Knicks This Season

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

The Knicks are in the middle of another excellent year.

They are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-25 record in 70 games.

Over their last ten games, the Knicks have gone 7-3 (and they have won four in a row).

Following the Nets, they will play their next game on Sunday when they host the Washington Wizards.

GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 27: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

They will have an excellent chance to make the NBA Finals in 2026.

Nets Struggle Ahead Of Knicks

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: General Manager Sean Marks of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to the media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at Brooklyn Nets HSS Training Center on September 23, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

The Nets are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-52 record in 69 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game losing streak (and have won just two out of their last ten).

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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