The Nets either need to play more games in Europe, or more games against the Heat. A day earlier, the issue was offense. This time, it was defense. With the Knicks shooting 9-of-17 from downtown, the Nets gave up 67 points in the first half Monday night at the IZOD Center and trailed by nine at the break. They cut New York's lead down to three early in the third, but Stephon Marbury helped build it back up to as many as 19 late in the period. The Nets got it close again during garbage time, but New York held on for an eight-point win. Both teams shot 50 percent from the field for the game, but the difference was the three point line, where the Knicks shot 12-for-25 and the Nets shot 5-for-15. Devin Harris led the Nets with 21 points, while Brook Lopez added 19 points, nine boards and three blocks. Vince Carter played just 27 minutes and finished with 13 points.
- Boxscore - NBA.com
- Highlights: Knicks 114, Nets 106 (video) - NBA.com
- Chandler's strong start, Knicks' subs spark win - Brian Mahoney - AP
- Lopez looks sharp against Knicks - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
- Robinson leads the way as Knicks hold off Nets - Sports Ticker
- Lopez Centers Offense in Losing Effort - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
- A Clash Between Teams Under Construction - Jonathan Abrams - New York Times
- Who will start the season opener? - Al Iannazzone - YES Network
- Knicks' Crawford scoring 9-point game average - Alan Hahn - New York Newsday
- Marbury may get chance to start tonight - Marc Berman - New York Post
- Jamal Crawford's shots are down in Mike D'Antoni's system - Frank Isola - New York Daily News
- Jamal stuck in neutral - Steve Adamek - The Record
- Photo Gallery: Knicks 114, Nets 106 - Bill Kostroun - AP
- Dunk of the Night: Mardy Collins (video) - NBA.com
- Assist of the Night: Stephon Marbury (video) - NBA.com
- Play of the Night: Chris Duhon & Wilson Chandler (video) - NBA.com