The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks, 112-110, at Barclays Center on Tuesday night.

The Nets (15-6) and the Knicks (11-10) played a tight contest that went back-and-forth most of the time, but ultimately, the x closed things out and played better down the stretch -- that was enough to give them the win in this tight battle for bragging rights in New York. The Nets got off to a strong start and outscored their rivals by a 33-28 score, but the Knicks responded with a 33-27 score in the second -- and they held a one-point lead following the first half. The Nets started the third quarter on a 14-0 run and seemed as if they were going to run away with the game, but the Knicks ended the same 12-minute stretch on a 16-4 run thanks to a couple of key threes from Evan Fournier, as the game was a four-point contest with only 12 minutes left on the clock. The Knicks were up by one midway through the fourth quarter after opening with a 14-9 les ad, and both teams traded blows during the remainder of the game. In the end, the Nets prevailed and secured the win in what was a thrilling matchup.

James Harden was the leading scorer for the Nets with 34 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Kevin Durant ended with 27 points, nine assists and five boards. Patty Mills had 10 points, two rebounds and two assists. Cam Thomas added 12 points off the bench as well.

Alec Burks led the Knicks with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Julius Randle notched 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Evan Fournier had 13 points and made a couple of key threes in the second half. Derrick Rose ended with 16 points, nine assists and five rebounds off the bench. Immanuel Quickley had 12 points and seven boards off the bench as well.