With about one-quarter of the season over, the Nets are holding on to their attendance gains. The average attendance is up 23% over last season, second only to the Hornets, who are up 30% in their new Oklahoma City home. Two other teams have increases of more than 15%, the Warriors at 17% and, surprisingly, the Hawks with a 15% increase. The Nets' 16,964 average ranks them 16th in the league. Last season, the Nets finished next to last.
The Knicks, meanwhile, are down 5%.
- New Jersey Nets Attendance Comparison - YES Network
- New York Knicks Attendance Comparison - YES Network