How It Happened:
The Knicks opened preseason action with a solid 33-point first quarter and a three-point advantage heading into the second frame. In the third period, Brooklyn outscored the home team 34-21 as it built an 18-point lead. The young New York squad showed some resiliency by bouncing back in the fourth quarter on an 11-0 run while cutting the deficit to just four points. However, the Nets pulled away late in the final stanza and captured the 115-107 victory.
Knick of the Night:
Tim Hardaway Jr. returned to the Garden in grand style with a 17-point performance.