The Knicks are 2-4 after losing in Philadelphia on Friday. The reigning champions have lost four of six, three of them by six points or fewer. Brooklyn arrives with its first win, 98-90 in Indiana on Sunday.
The Nets are on the second night of a back-to-back for this Nets vs Knicks game after Sunday’s win in Indiana, while the Knicks have had two days off since losing in Philadelphia. That rest is on the Knicks’ side.
How to watch Nets vs Knicks in Canada
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Game | Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks |
| Date | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30pm ET |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| Records | Nets 1-5, Knicks 2-4 |
| Rest | Nets on the second night of a back-to-back, Knicks with 2 days off |
The Canadian broadcast is on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. Our how to watch the NBA in Canada guide has the week’s games and where to find them.
Nets vs Knicks odds
We couldn’t find a Canadian price for this game when we published. American odds aren’t a fair guide to what’s on offer here. Our NBA betting hub lists who’s licensed where.
The Knicks keep losing close ones
Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 and scored 38 in Chicago. Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 20 rebounds against Detroit and averages 13.5 boards.
OG Anunoby, a Raptor until 2023, adds 16.2 a game. Mikal Bridges has started all six and averages 6.2 points.
Jose Alvarado is questionable with a left ankle sprain. He is the only Knick on the league’s 10 a.m. ET injury report.
How they compare
| 2025-26 | Brooklyn Nets | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 20-62 | 53-29 |
| Net rating | -10.1 | +6.4 |
| Offensive rating | 106.6 | 117.8 |
| Defensive rating | 116.7 | 111.4 |
| Pace | 99.3 | 98.9 |
| Three-point % | 34.0% | 37.3% |
Rates from last season. The Knicks won 33 more games and were 16.5 points per 100 possessions better.
Brooklyn finally won one
Michael Porter Jr. had 23 and Julius Randle 20 in Indiana. They average 21.2 and 20.8. Randle, a Knick for five seasons, had 33 on opening night.
The Nets are 0-3 at home and 1-2 on the road. Egor Demin (leg) and Tyler Bilodeau (shoulder) are out, and Mikel Brown Jr. rested on Sunday.
The Knicks swept last season’s series
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Knicks 93-92 | Barclays Center |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Knicks 120-66 | Madison Square Garden |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Knicks 113-100 | Barclays Center |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Knicks 134-98 | Madison Square Garden |
Two were blowouts, 134-98 in November and 120-66 in January. Sixty-six was Brooklyn’s lowest score of the four. The last, in March, finished 93-92 in Brooklyn.
Recent form
Team news
| Club | Player | Status | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | Egor Demin | Out, leg | Re-evaluation in one week, reported on 29 Oct |
| Nets | Tyler Bilodeau | Out, shoulder | No timetable |
| Nets | Mikel Brown Jr. | Day to day, rest | See the official report before tip-off |
| Knicks | Jose Alvarado | Out, ankle | Questionable for this game (1 Nov) |
Brooklyn had not filed when we checked at 10 a.m. ET. Alvarado is the Knicks’ only listed player, and the official NBA injury report will carry any late change.
Anyone else listed around the league is on the NBA injury report.
Probable starting fives
Players to watch
Jalen Brunson, Knicks. Thirty-eight in Chicago and 24 in Philadelphia. He has scored 19 or more in all six.
Michael Porter Jr., Nets. Twenty-three on Sunday and 26 or more three times. He also averages 7.3 rebounds.
Score prediction
Knicks 115-101 Nets. Last season’s ratings make the Knicks a big favourite at home, and Brooklyn’s back-to-back adds to it. Their close losses suggest the Knicks are not far off their best.
Nets vs Knicks prediction
Brooklyn has scored 98 or fewer in two of its last three games. The Knicks have held five of six opponents to 111 or fewer.
Our pick: the Knicks to win, at -9.5 or shorter. No total.
Check the NBA power rankings for the order across the league, then the NBA games tonight board for the rest of Monday’s games.
Tip-off is 7:30pm ET on Monday 2 November 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York.
It’s on Sportsnet in Canada, and Sportsnet+ streams it.
All four times, including 120-66 in January. The closest was 93-92 in March.
Jalen Brunson, with 25.5 points a game. Karl-Anthony Towns averages 21.8 and 13.5 rebounds.
Knicks 115-101. We back the Knicks to win, at -9.5 or shorter.
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