Published Mar 19, 7:27am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 19, 7:27am ET
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One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Brooklyn Nets hosting the New York Knicks. Who has the edge in our Nets vs Knicks pick?
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| Brooklyn Nets | +14.5 (-111) |
| New York Knicks | -14.5 (-111) |
Following a pair of wins over the Pistons and Grizzlies, Brooklyn has dropped five straight, including a 121-92 setback against the OKC Thunder.
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This one was over early, as the Nets trailed by 36 points at the break. While Brooklyn's offense came to life in the second half, scoring 68 points, it did not prevent OKC from steamrolling to a dominant 29-point win.
Jalen Wilson scored a team-high 15 points and collected five rebounds. Nolan Traore contributed 13 points, six assists, and three rebounds. Brooklyn shot 37 percent overall and 31 percent from 3-point range.
The Knicks are trending in the opposite direction, having won each of their last four games. Their latest triumph was a 136-110 victory against the Indiana Pacers.
New York was ahead by six in the third quarter before using a 19-8 burst to extend its advantage to 94-77. And a 31-19 scoring edge in the final frame secured the win for the Knicks.
Josh Hart was one of five players in double figures. He led the way with 33 points, seven rebounds, and five assists on 12-for-13 shooting from the field. OG Anunoby registered 26 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Nets have dropped the previous 10 meetings in this series, and New York boasts an 11-4 mark across its last 15 road outings.
Pick: New York Knicks
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New York Knicks
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