The Knicks and Nets rarely have been good at the same time, but both now are pointing in a positive direction, which has landed them a joint honor not seen around here in eight years.
For the first time since 2013, both New York teams will be included in the biggest showcase of the NBA regular season: Christmas Day.
They also will open their seasons on national TV – the Nets on TNT on Oct. 19 and the Knicks on ESPN on Oct. 20.
The Dec. 25 slate, announced on Tuesday, has the Knicks hosting the Hawks at noon and the Nets visiting the Lakers at 8 p.