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The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113–100 on November 24 at Barclays Center, with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way on 37 points and Jalen Brunson adding 27 in a dominant road performance. New York's offensive efficiency proved decisive, shooting 51.1 percent from the field while Brooklyn managed just 37.9 percent, a 13.2-point margin that defined the contest. The Knicks' third quarter was particularly telling, outscoring the Nets 38–27 to seize control; New York's 28 assists on 113 points underscored ball movement that Brooklyn's 19 assists could not match. N. Clowney's 31 points kept the Nets competitive, but his teammates struggled around him—Porter Jr. contributed 16 as Brooklyn's supporting cast failed to provide relief. The Knicks' defense clamped down with a 103.8 defensive rating while forcing 10 turnovers, and their 43 rebounds matched Brooklyn's output despite the Nets' 44 boards. The final score fell well short of the 227.5 Vegas total, finishing 13.5 points under. New York's road efficiency and third-quarter dominance signal continued Eastern Conference contention.
