Led by James Hardens 21 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists, the Nets defeated the Knicks, 117-112, in Brooklyn. Additionally for the Nets, Kyrie Irving added 34 points in the victory, while Julius Randle tallied 33 points, 12 rebounds and six assists for the Knicks in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 27-13 on the season, while the Knicks fall to 20-20.