Obi Toppin of the Knicks shoots the ball against Justin Holiday of the Pacers during the second half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Dec. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis. Credit: Getty Images/Michael Hickey
A little more than two hours before game time Brooklyn Nets’ wing Joe Harris wandered out of the visitors' locker room at Madison Square Garden and stood off to the side of the court, stretching and preparing himself for what would certainly be an increased workload on this odd night.
A day after the Nets had used the help of Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen for a stirring victory, they were gone, part of a massive four-team trade that brought James Harden to the Nets.