Knicks Beat Nets 103–90 on November 2, 2026: Final Score and Recap

Final: New York Knicks 103, Brooklyn Nets 90. The Knicks defeated their New York City rival at Madison Square Garden on Monday, November 2, 2026, earning their 15th consecutive victory over Brooklyn. Landry Shamet scored a season-high 22 points, and New York turned a four-point deficit after three quarters into a 13-point win with a decisive fourth-quarter surge. The result was reported by Associated Press basketball writer Brian Mahoney and is the confirmed result of NBA game 0022600161.

Postgame update, November 3, 2026 (UTC): This article has been updated from a pregame preview to a result and game recap. The original tipoff time, location, historical matchup information and time-zone conversions remain useful; earlier statements that the outcome was pending no longer apply. See the official NBA game center for the game record, box score and play-by-play.

Knicks vs. Nets final score and game facts

The Nets' official event listing confirms the November 2 date, 7:30 p.m. EST start and Madison Square Garden venue. The game finished on the New York local date of November 2; the November 3 date on UTC-based systems results from the time-zone conversion and does not indicate another game.

How the Knicks overturned Brooklyn's fourth-quarter lead

Brooklyn led 79–75 entering the fourth quarter, putting itself in position to end a long losing streak in the rivalry. New York responded by outscoring the Nets 25–5 to start the final period, reaching a 100–84 advantage. The Knicks eventually won the fourth quarter 28–11 and the game 103–90. These are different statistical windows: 25–5 describes the opening stretch of the quarter, while 28–11 describes the full period.

Josh Hart hit a 3-pointer to begin the fourth, followed by consecutive 3-pointers from OG Anunoby. Jordan Clarkson later connected from beyond the arc during another Knicks run. Brooklyn's Nolan Traoré interrupted New York's scoring with a 3-pointer, but the home side pulled away again. This sequence, described in the AP's postgame report, explains why the final margin was considerably wider than the score after three quarters.

New York's comeback was not simply a matter of its leading scorer taking over. The fourth-quarter change included contributions from Hart, Anunoby, Clarkson and Tyler Kolek, who supplied a basket and an assist during the early surge. The late team response is the central difference between Brooklyn's promising position after 36 minutes and the final result.

Who led the Knicks and Nets in scoring?

New York: Shamet leads; Brunson, Anunoby and Towns contribute

Landry Shamet scored 22 points, a season high, to lead the Knicks. Jalen Brunson had 19 points and OG Anunoby added 18. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 11 points and 16 rebounds, with all 11 of his points coming in the second half, according to the AP report. Those figures describe different aspects of New York's performance: Shamet's scoring provided an important offensive contribution, while Towns' rebounding helped the team in the paint.

The Knicks' game management also changed during the last period. Jose Alvarado returned after missing four games with a sprained left ankle, but coach Mike Brown used Tyler Kolek at the beginning of the fourth quarter. This is a confirmed postgame account, replacing the older preview's uncertainty about whether Alvarado would participate.

Brooklyn: Randle posts a double-double against his former team

Julius Randle scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Brooklyn against the team he previously represented. Michael Porter Jr. scored 18, and Nolan Traoré added 17. Brooklyn had won at Indiana on November 1 and was playing on the second night of a back-to-back. That schedule is verifiable context, but it does not by itself establish why the Nets struggled in the final quarter.

Brooklyn remained competitive long enough to take a four-point lead into the fourth. The outcome shows that a lead after three periods is not enough without sustaining execution through the final 12 minutes. The Nets dropped to 1–6, while New York improved to 3–4.

Why the result matters for the New York rivalry

New York entered this matchup having won 14 straight games against Brooklyn; the November 2 victory extended the run to 15. The Nets have not defeated the Knicks since January 28, 2023, according to the AP. The streak is a record of completed games rather than a prediction of future meetings.

The official NBA matchup history shows New York winning 93–92 on March 20, 2026, and 120–66 on January 21, 2026. Those are separate, earlier contests. The definitive score for the November 2, 2026 game is 103–90. Keeping the dates with each result helps prevent a past head-to-head score from being confused with this game's final score.

What time was Knicks vs. Nets played?

The scheduled start was Monday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. New York time. New York had returned to standard time on November 1, making EST (UTC−5) the correct designation, not EDT. The international conversions below all refer to the same scheduled tipoff, not to the time the game ended or to this article's update time.

The event took place at Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001, with the Knicks as the home team and the Nets as visitors. Arena doors and pregame programming are different from the scheduled opening tip, and historical ticket information should not be mistaken for a current event offer.

Where to find the full box score, replay and player statistics

For the detailed record, use the NBA game center for Brooklyn at New York. It provides navigation to the box score, game charts and play-by-play. The box-score page is the appropriate place to check individual minutes, shots, rebounds, assists and team totals rather than relying on a pregame projected lineup.

Readers looking for a replay or highlights should consult the NBA game page or the team's authorized media channels. NBA League Pass and other licensed services may offer replays, but access depends on territory, subscription status and applicable blackout or distribution rules. The original pregame broadcast information is historical and should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a particular stream remains available on demand.

For historical player-availability reporting, use the NBA's 2026–27 injury-report archive alongside the completed box score. A pregame questionable designation is not the same thing as an official did-not-play entry; the recorded participants and game statistics now provide the clearer postgame reference.

What is next for the Knicks and Nets?

The Associated Press lists both teams playing on Wednesday, November 4, 2026: the Knicks host the Chicago Bulls, while the Nets host the Charlotte Hornets. Those are separate fixtures and should not be attached to the November 2 score or game ID. Check the Knicks schedule and Nets schedule for future tipoff and broadcast details.

Bottom line: Brooklyn led after three quarters, but New York controlled the fourth to win 103–90. The confirmed result extended the Knicks' winning streak over the Nets to 15 games. For the most precise statistical detail, refer to NBA game 0022600161 and its completed game record.