Knicks 5, Nets 12: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The New York Knicks (5-5) play against the Brooklyn Nets (7-7) at Barclays Center Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 9, 2022 New York Knicks 5, Brooklyn Nets 12 (Q1 08:10) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Erik Slater @ erikslater_ Nets are …

The New York Knicks (5-5) play against the Brooklyn Nets (7-7) at Barclays Center

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 9, 2022

New York Knicks 5, Brooklyn Nets 12 (Q1 08:10)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are playing some nice defense here early. Quick rotations, communicating very well.
They lead 12-5. – 7:52 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Edmond Sumner 2 for 2 from three here in the early going. Shooting with confidence. – 7:50 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Two triples for @Edmond Sumner 👌👌 – 7:50 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Nets fans chanting “overrated” with Julius Randle at the line. – 7:50 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Nets fans with an “overrated” chant for Julius Randle that feels like 14 months too late. – 7:50 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nic Claxton with two early fouls. Nets can’t afford to lose him down the stretch of this game. – 7:50 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Something to watch with Jericho Sims in the starting lineup: When Durant got super hot in the fourth quarter of a game against the Knicks last spring, the Knicks used Sims to double KD all the way well beyond the 3-point line. – 7:47 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
As Nets-Knicks tip off:
Kevin Durant has won 12 straight vs. the Knicks, dating to his OKC days.
His winning streak is so long that I was in my 30s last time he lost to the Knicks. I’ll be 50 next year. – 7:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Knicks have been playing things down the middle 👀 pic.twitter.com/bkylptLo1J7:45 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets GM Sean Marks hasn’t talked to Kyrie Irving, does not address Ime Udoka’s candidacy for coaching job
cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-…7:44 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Shaedon Sharpe – 7:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Knicks tips shortly. Jacque Vaughn’s first game as head coach, no interim title attached. Can the Nets keep the improved play up? No Yuta, and Ben Simmons is coming off the bench again. Let’s see how it goes. – 7:36 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Solid start for your boys ⚡️
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/zDQNRUba1L7:35 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
DENNIS SMITH JUNIOR BACK AT IT
@Dennis Smith | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/lNB4fGb8Fx7:32 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
As a pre-recorded video plays pregame with players introducing themselves and where they went to school — some boos are noticeable as Kyrie appears on the screen. There were a few cheers, there were more boos. – 7:20 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Same starters for the Knicks:
Brunson, Barrett, Reddish, Randle, Sims – 7:14 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Cam Reddish and Jericho Sims starting again for NYK tonight, team says. – 7:13 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks starting Barrett, Brunson, Randle, Reddish and Sims. – 7:12 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Knicks starters:
Jalen Brunson
Cam Reddish
RJ Barrett
Julius Randle
Jericho Sims – 7:11 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Joe Mazzulla addressed the fallout of the Ime Udoka/Nets situation before tonight’s game: “I want the guys to know that I’m here for them.” masslive.com/celtics/2022/1…7:08 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. the Knicks: Sumner, Harris, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Edmond Sumner will continue to start over Ben Simmons. Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale, Joe Harris and Nic Claxton will also start against the Knicks. – 7:02 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Same group to start tonight ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/qWPIdCjL6N7:02 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Edmond Sumner will continue to start in place of Ben Simmons. Kevin Durant, Royce O’Neale, Joe Harris and Nic Claxton will also start against the Knicks. – 7:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Tune in & turn up the energy! It’s almost tipoff 👀
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Portland Trail Blazers
⏰ – 7PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/SmpqxQaHBL6:58 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
“He’s been a part of this culture and what we’ve been building here over the years.”
Sean Marks on the decision to name Jacque Vaughn head coach. pic.twitter.com/KZYUVPjLrK6:54 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics enter tonight not only with the best offensive rating in the NBA.
It would be the 5th best in NBA history. (’21 Nets, ’21 Blazers, ’21 Jazz, ’21 Clippers)
Detroit, who the C’s face tonight and Saturday, ranks 29th in the NBA in defense. – 6:54 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
When (if?) Kyrie is reactivated, I was hoping the Nets’s head coach would be David Blatt… – 6:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Full Sean Marks quote on whether or not he consulted Kevin Durant before promoting Jacque Vaughn to full-time head coach. pic.twitter.com/pfgvTddlq86:42 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Flyest guy in the building 📸 pic.twitter.com/N6y6AcKeup6:33 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for tonight’s game between the @Charlotte Hornets and Blazers: pic.twitter.com/LJ8S9uFnen6:31 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says he has not spoken with Kyrie directly since announcing his suspension:
“On the Kyrie front, when we have news to share and updates, we will do so at the appropriate time. As of now there is nothing to share.” pic.twitter.com/n1QjKRMwCf6:30 PM

Jay King @ByJayKing
Luke Kornet had his second child, a daughter. He made it back just in time to see the birth. Said he had 40 minutes to spare. He was notified a couple of minutes into the Knicks game. – 6:19 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
5 coming at you live.
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/Mxl8iNUVdb6:16 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
It’s not a fit check without Terry’s takeout 💁‍♂️ — #ULTRADrip
Presented by @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/gr42sNSXdT6:13 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs POR
LaMelo Ball (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Gordon Hayward (L Shoulder Contusion) is out.
Cody Martin (L Quad Soreness) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/OANuOLdaL26:10 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks announce Q Grimes will be available to play tonight in Brooklyn – 6:09 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on being named HC:
“It means a lot. I played for this organization, I’ve been here 7 years. Really been hopefully a loyal servant along the way. Now I get to serve in a different capacity and looking forward to it.”
JV played for the Nets from 2004-2006. pic.twitter.com/Ei0JUDBuEN6:08 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
When asked if Cam Reddish is going to start at the 2 again, Tom Thibodeau says “he could,” which is his inside joke with reporters when he doesn’t wanna say who’s starting but is actually telling us who’s starting. – 6:05 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Dwane Casey about the likelihood of Alec Burks (left foot) playing on Friday against the Knicks. He said there’s “a chance,” but it depends on what the medical team says. – 6:05 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn: “I guess I was the write-in candidate in the minds of elections right now, but I’m ok with that. I said to my wife, I might not have been her first choice and we’ve been together 20 years, so it can all work out. So, off we go.” pic.twitter.com/XHDXUVo5Gp6:01 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Quentin Grimes is available tonight, Tom Thibodeau says. – 6:00 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Quentin Grimes (Sore left foot) is available for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/irLHPxWRBD6:00 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Quentin Grimes will play tonight, Thibodeau says. – 6:00 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Quentin Grimes is available for the Knicks – 6:00 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nets GM Sean Marks on naming Jacque Vaughn as head coach: “At this particular time, to be honest, we were going to have to find somebody better than JV in order for it not to be JV.” pic.twitter.com/zycq38oYX15:57 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Yuta Watanabe had an MRI on his sprained ankle today, and Jacque Vaughn said the injury wasn’t as severe as expected. Said he misses Yuta and that the team could have used him in their loss to the Mavericks. #NetsWorld #NBA5:53 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said he’s got a better beard than Thibs. Catch the Nets/Knicks rivalry fever. – 5:52 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Yuta Watanabe had an MRI on his ankle today and called the injury “not severe”. – 5:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Yuta Watanabe had an MRI today. Came back clean, hope he’s back in a few days. – 5:51 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Watanabe had an MRI today. Its clear. #Nets5:51 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Vaughn, like Sean Marks, says he hasn’t spoken to Kyrie Irving. Said he was just focused on doing the immediate task of coaching the team, but said he could try to reach out now that he’s been named the coach on a full-time basis. – 5:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said he has not talked to Kyrie Irving. Wasn’t sure it was his place given the uncertainty he had as interim coach. Adds that could change now that’s he’s got the full-time gig. – 5:50 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn still hasn’t talked to Kyrie Irving. Thought, as an assistant, it was outside his “boundaries.” That could change now. #Nets5:50 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on getting #Nets gig: “I guess I was the was the ‘write in’ candidate in the minds of elections right now; but I’m ok with that. I said to my wife, I might’ve not been her first choice and we’ve been together 20 years, so it could all work out. So off we go.” #NBA5:49 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
When asked about Kevin Durant’s input in Jacque Vaughn hire, Nets GM Sean Marks says ‘Kevin’s job here is to go out and play basketball and that’s what he wants to do. That’s what he enjoys to do. Let’s let him go and do that…that decision (Vaughn hiring) was not up to Kevin.’ – 5:48 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Jacque Vaughn on Nets first targeting Ime Udoka: “I said to my wife I might not have been her first choice but we’ve been together twenty years, so, you know, it could all work out.” pic.twitter.com/RLMcUUP24Z5:48 PM

A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
“I have a job to do; focus on that.” – Joe Mazzulla when asked about Ime Udoka no longer in the running to be the Brooklyn Nets head coach. – 5:47 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks calls Jacque Vaughn a “catalyst” for this Nets team.
Says the players have been responding to and rallying around JV, which played a big role in the hiring. pic.twitter.com/nEJF9wBaLm5:43 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
“That decision was not up to Kevin (Durant).”
Sean Marks said he wants KD to focus on basketball and said the decision to promote Jacque Vaughn to full-time head coach was not made by the Nets’ star. – 5:43 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks wouldn’t go into detail about why the #Nets opted against Ime Udoka. – 5:42 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
“That decision was not up to Kevin (Durant).”
Sean Marks said he wants KD to focus on basketball and said the decision to hire Jacque Vaughn was not made by the Nets’ star. – 5:42 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Sean Marks says he still hasn’t spoken to Kyrie. He’s only spoken to his representatives. Marks says the organization will have an update on Kyrie when they are ready to give one. – 5:41 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks: “At this particular time to be honest, we were gonna have to find somebody better than JV in order for it NOT to be JV.” #Nets5:41 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets GM Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives but hasn’t spoken directly to Irving, who is in the middle of a five-game team issued suspension. He said Nets will provide an update on Irving when they have one. – 5:41 PM
Tania Ganguli @taniaganguli
Sean Marks says he has no update on Kyrie Irving. @Nick Friedell asks if he has spoken to Irving and Marks says he hasn’t, but has spoken to Irving’s representatives. – 5:40 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives but not Kyrie himself. Marks said there is no update on where things stand with Irving, who is serving a five-game suspension. – 5:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Sean Marks says there is no update on Kyrie Irving’s suspension.
Said he has spoken with Kyrie’s representatives, but not him directly. – 5:40 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Sean Marks said he still has not spoken to Kyrie – only his representatives. – 5:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sean Marks says he’s spoken to Kyrie Irving’s representatives, but hasn’t spoken to Irving personally. Said “when there is information to share” on the Kyrie front, he and the Nets will share it. – 5:40 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Sean Marks asked about Kyrie: “as of now there’s nothing to share.” Says he and Kyrie have not spoken since Kyrie was suspended – 5:40 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
GM Sean Marks said he’s talked with Kyrie Irving’s reps, but not the player himself. #Nets5:39 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked about Ime Udoka, Sean Marks declines to go into the specifics on why the Nets didn’t hire him. Sean Marks said he has no news on Kyrie Irving. Hasn’t spoken to Kyrie directly, only his representatives. – 5:39 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
I asked Sean Marks if the drama around the #Nets played a role in picking JV: “Finding somebody w/ some stability. (He’s) very stable, poised under pressure.
Gentleman: That’s who he is. He’s seen it all, he knows all of us. There’s a relationship here that he already has.” – 5:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Top 5:
Lauri Markkanen
Anthony Davis
Rudy Gobert
Isaiah Hartenstein
Julius Randle
Guess the stat. pic.twitter.com/iXKNDcntTu5:39 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks said the Nets were going to have to find someone “better than JV” for Jacque Vaughn to not get the full-time coaching gig. – 5:37 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Dozens of members of the Israel United In Christ group – a Hebrew Israelite organization – are gathered outside of Barclays Center ahead of tonight’s Knicks-Nets game. – 5:28 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Coach Cliff Pregame Availability 🎙 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…5:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets tapped Jacque Vaughn as Steve Nash’s official replacement today. Joe Harris called Vaughn “a great coach” and said he’s “fine-tuned what his approach is” since coaching the Nets in the Bubble.
Early story on Coach JV for ⁦@NYDNSportsnydailynews.com/sports/basketb…5:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Another nugget for the homestand finale.
#LetsFly | @ChickfilA pic.twitter.com/92qAIPuD5L5:00 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Full episode of ‘Please Don’t Aggregate This’ with @Fred Katz is up now on @getcallin, Apple and Spotify.
On Jacque Vaughn’s full-time head coaching status in Brooklyn, what’s next for the Nets, the Knicks’ roster construction, and more: callin.com/link/jVKkMSgTHQ4:54 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
RJ was a big fan of Ju’s shot making in Minnesota 🤣 pic.twitter.com/AjBHyz9c054:06 PM

Eric Woodyard @E_Woodyard
#Lions‘ Amon-Ra St. Brown will face big bro, Equanimeous, for the 3rd time Sunday. Their parents will have split jerseys of the Bears/Lions. “He gave me a little score prediction,” Amon-Ra said. “I told him, ‘we’re gonna beat them’ so we’ll see at the end of the game.” – 4:00 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
There is only one “best bet” for #Knicks#Nets tonight on ESPN: Brooklyn fans will be outnumbered. As for Kyrie, my take is different, and is in this column, along with interesting wagering info related to tonight’s game: casino.org/news/brooklyn-…3:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
You can now listen to AND watch Frank and Scal every morning on the @NBA app!
Could Kevin Durant be traded to the Heat? Here’s how a phone call would go down with Pat Riley and Sean Marks 😂😂
@Frank Isola | @Brian Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/exquQ3g0Ip3:42 PM

Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Did you know that Allen Iverson has the fifth-best average rating in NBA 2K history?
Only LeBron, Kobe, Tim Duncan and KD ahead of him.
(I’m going to say that’s overrating him some). – 3:39 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets pivoted from Ime Udoka to Jacque Vaughn as their next head coach amid backlash and reported doubts of their ability to contend.
Why the hiring is a likely indicator of big changes on the horizon in Brooklyn. clutchpoints.com/jacque-vaughn-…3:32 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Did the Nets make the right call with Jacque Vaughn? Can Vaughn help Brooklyn turn its season around. @TheCrossover staff weighs in on the Nets new head coach si.com/nba/2022/11/09…3:25 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Kyrie Irving is still listed as out tonight vs. the Knicks per the Nets PR Twitter:
Irving (team suspension) – OUT
Warren (left foot – injury recovery) – OUT
Watanabe (left ankle sprain) – OUT – 3:16 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Save it to your phone 📲
#WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/W9OgzDgqy13:01 PM

Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Nets name Jacque Vaughn as head coach newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday2:55 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Q&A URBONUS episode with @Donatas Urbonas, @augis04 and @Ryxa41 for our BN+ members is here! 👌
• Kyrie Irving in the EuroLeague
• Another alarming call for Anadolu Efes
• Pablo Laso to Panathinaikos scenario
and more:
basketnews.com/news-180631-ky…2:51 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
“He’s been unbelievable.”
Your reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week 🔥 pic.twitter.com/etR2lst4Om2:45 PM

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Top of the hour, we’ve got @Fred Katz on @getcallin, talking Knicks, Nets, Jacque Vaughn’s official head coach position, and more: callin.com/link/wKkYMEIxYL2:32 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Jacque Vaughn is the new head coach of the Nets!
🏀@Shams Charania explains how it could have been different if none of the Kyrie drama occurred #NetsWorld
@Rick Kamla | @Amin Elhassan pic.twitter.com/ePVXFLnEDI2:30 PM

New York Knicks @nyknicks
Battle in BK ⚔️
New York City, represent, represent. pic.twitter.com/RdyOX0fPHx2:00 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Brooklyn Nets Name Jacque Vaughn Head Coach sportando.basketball/en/brooklyn-ne…1:56 PM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Really odd 10 or 11-games into the NBA season to see so many supposed championship contending teams still Under .500: Minnesota, Golden State, Lakers, Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Miami. I know it is early, but it still seems peculiar. Clips-Lakers tonight. Should be Fun. – 1:41 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Nets officially named Jacque Vaughn head coach on Wednesday.
Vaughn’s promotion from interim head coach comes with a deal through the 2023-24 season, sources told @Adrian Wojnarowski. es.pn/3G2dZ4b1:31 PM