| Final - 10.24.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT 1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 16 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 97 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 9 | 95 |
Tyshawn Taylor played well against the Knicks in the Nets last preseason game, tallying 10 points and two assists in leading the Nets 17-5 comeback in regulation. In fact, the 22-year-old taken at #41 in the draft has impressive since summer league.
Plus other leftovers from Knicks-Nets.
The Knicks won their preseason finale in Long Island against the Nets.
The Nets preseason came to a close with their third straight loss, a 97-95 overtime defeat at the hands of the Knicks at Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday. And it was only the play of the Nets' third string that made it that close.
The Knicks continue to hold the lead as the final preseason game heads into the final quarter.
The Knicks scored 30 points in the second quarter to take a three-point lead at the half.
The Nets' defense looks improved, holding the Knicks to 7-for-23 shooting in the first quarter.
The last time New York teams tangled in the NBA was February 1977 when the rivalry between Nets and Knicks was dying. It took place at Nassau Coliseum as does Wednesday's game. It's only preseason but ask any fan if it matters. Of course, it does!
Marv Albert grew up in Brooklyn. He was an errand boy for the Dodgers before being a ball boy for the Knicks. Now, he'll announce the first basketball game in Brooklyn. It's appropriate. Same goes for Zach Zarba, an NBA ref who can walk to work.
When a big show is headed for Broadway, producers will take it on the road, trying to get it right for Opening Night. That's how to look at Wednesday's final preseason game at Nassau Coliseum ..t.he Nets and Knicks honing their craft for November 1.
