There\u2019s a lot for Nets fans to take in at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, whether they\u2019re making the trip across the river or watching from home.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn finally snapped its five-game losing streak to start the season, earning its first win Sunday evening. But there\u2019s another unfriendly reminder waiting at the Garden: the Knicks\u2019 2025-26 championship banners hanging in the rafters. Adding insult to injury, the Nets haven\u2019t beaten their crosstown rivals since January 2023, a streak that has now reached 14 games.<\/p>\n
Julius Randle\u2019s return adds another layer. The former Knick played a significant role in helping turn the franchise around, and he deserves credit for that. How the Garden crowd receives him, though, is another story. Particularly in the crosstown rivals colors.<\/p>\n
The Knicks are off to a bit of a strange start that looks awfully familiar for hungover championship teams. Some of the little things go out the window when you\u2019re the last team standing. Lost amid the triumph are tired legs. Still, Jalen Brunson is a bonafide superstar and the Nets will endure something they haven\u2019t ever had to before: face the defending champion New York Knicks.<\/p>\n
Nets vs. Knicks: Who\u2019s Out?<\/p>\n
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