BK Nets vs. NY Knicks: Upcoming Game Info & Rivalry History

Update (November 3): This article has been updated with the latest matchup information for the Nets vs. Knicks.

When Do the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks Play Next?

Brooklyn Nets tickets and New York Knicks tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

Are the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks Rivals?

Yes, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks are rivals. On top of competing for the hearts of New York City and the Tri-State area, the Knicks and Nets have a fierce rivalry within the Atlantic Division of the NBA’s Eastern Conference.

Who Are the Brooklyn Nets’ Biggest Rivals?

The Brooklyn Nets carry over rivalries from their time as the New Jersey Nets. The biggest rivals for the Brooklyn Nets are the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks.

Who Are the New York Knicks’ Biggest Rivals?

As one of the league’s most historic franchises, the New York Knicks have long-standing rivalries with the Miami HEAT, Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics, the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets.

Read more: Knicks vs. HEAT rivalry history

Game Results Between the Nets & Knicks

Brooklyn and New York have met a total of 233 times, including the playoffs, and the Knicks lead the all-time series 121-112. The Knicks notched a rivalry-best 15-game winning streak against the Nets, starting on February 13, 2023 and continuing through November 2, 2026. In the postseason, the teams have met three times with each appearance during the Eastern Conference First Round (1983, 1994 and 2004). The Knicks won the first two meetings in the playoffs, and the Nets swept the most recent matchup.

Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks History

Beyond their Atlantic Division ties in the Eastern Conference, the Knicks and the Nets are crosstown rivals vying for New York City basketball fandom. The Knicks are a charter member of the NBA, established in 1946, and have been one of the hallmark franchises in the league with three NBA championships, most recently in 2026.

Meanwhile, the Nets were founded in 1967 in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as the New Jersey Americans, and renamed the New York Nets one year later. They were a dominant force in the ABA, led by Julius “Dr. J” Erving. In 1976, the Nets were one of four teams to be a part of the ABA/NBA merger. However, they were the only team required by the NBA as part of the terms of the merger to pay an “encroachment fee” to the New York Knicks. In order to afford the tax, the Nets had to sell Dr. J’s contract to the Philadelphia 76ers. Dr. J and the 76ers went on to several championship runs, and thus the rivalries were born.

Where Do the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks Play?

The Brooklyn Nets play home games at Barclays Center in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. Opened in 2012, Barclays Center plays host to the Nets and the WNBA’s New York Liberty. Barclays Center has a capacity of 17,732.

Read more: Step Inside Barclays Center

Knicks home games are one of the major annual Madison Square Garden events held in Midtown Manhattan. Known as MSG or The Garden, the arena opened in 1968 and also hosts the New York Rangers, boxing, pro wrestling and concerts.

Read more: Step Inside Madison Square Garden

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