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The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets NBA rivalry doesn’t need much help to feel intense, but things got especially spicy during their latest clash on Friday night. In a game defined by high stakes and physical play, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby and Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton found themselves at the center of the drama after a heated third-quarter exchange resulted in double technical fouls.

The sequence began when Anunoby was handling the rock at the top of the key. Claxton, known for his defensive versatility, locked in and managed to get his hands on the ball, knocking it out of bounds. Anunoby immediately appealed to the officials and insisted that the ball had touched Claxton for the last time.

Anunoby’s frustration boiled over when NBA referees ignored his calls and awarded possession to Brooklyn. He confronted Claxton and gave an apparent shove, prompting officers to immediately intervene. Both players received technical fouls, which served as a reminder that the Battle of the Borough still holds great significance.

OG Anunoby and Nic Claxton suffered a double technicality after this exchange in Knicks-Nets.pic.twitter.com/dyGbFpcPEH

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Despite momentarily losing cool, the Knicks turned that energy into a narrow 93-92 victory at Barclays Center. Karl-Anthony Towns once again proved why he was missing for this roster, finishing the night with a dominant double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds. Towns took control of the glass and scored timely buckets whenever Brooklyn threatened to pull away. Jalen Brunson added 17 points and eight assists, navigating a dangerous Nets defense to keep the game within a single possession until the final minute.

For the Nets, Josh Minot led the team with 22 points, showing his elite shot-making ability, while Claxton finished with eight points and seven rebounds before late-game drama. Ultimately, New York’s veteran patience allowed them to escape with the victory. The win moves the Knicks ahead in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Nets continue to show they can hang with the heavyweights even in a losing effort.

The Brooklyn Nets will be shorthanded against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in an attempt to snap a seven-game losing streak. Igor Demin was ruled out of the match due to left plantar fascia injury management. Nick Claxton is questionable for the Cavaliers matchup due to a sprained right thumb.

Damien missed most of the offseason due to a torn plantar fascia. However, he played in his second consecutive game after the All-Star break on Friday. The rookie guard had not played in a consecutive game in more than two months before the All-Star break.

After a promising start to his rookie campaign, Demin has recently seen a decline in production due to being moved to shooting guard. The 19-year-old is averaging 8.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists on .360/.317/.789 shooting splits in 11 appearances in February.

Igor Demin, Nick Claxton land on Nets injury report ahead of Cavaliers matchup

Claxton has been on the injury report with a thumb soreness after playing 23 minutes during Friday’s 148-111 loss to the Boston Celtics. The veteran center continued to have one of the best offensive seasons of his career in February, averaging 14.2 points and 3.7 assists on 66.3 percent shooting. However, he has won nine consecutive games without a shutout, the longest streak of his seven-year career.

With Damin sidelined, rookie guard Ben Saraf could see extended minutes in Brooklyn’s rotation. The No. 26 pick rejoined the Nets during Friday’s loss after an extended stint in the G League.

If Claxton is unable to play, De’Ron Sharp will move into the Nets’ starting lineup at center. Sharp is averaging 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 59.4 percent shooting in 18.6 minutes per game this season.

Brooklyn Nets center Nick Claxton may be sidelined for long due to an ankle injury. Claxton has missed the team’s last two games after injuring an ankle during practice on Wednesday. However, he is available to return during Sunday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.

Brooklyn is in desperate need of frontcourt reinforcements after two consecutive losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Nets’ offense stepped up during their first appearance during the All-Star break. Jordi Fernandez’s team averaged 85.0 points on 35.5 percent shooting from the field and 23.3 percent from three with 16.5 turnovers per game in the pair of losses.

Nick Claxton returns from injury for the Nets after two big losses in a row

With Claxton sidelined, De’Ron Sharp was Brooklyn’s only available center. Rookie first-round pick Danny Wolf, who has spent most of the season on the wing, filled the backup center minutes.

Claxton should get a significant offensive boost upon his return. The veteran big man has had the most productive offensive season of his career, averaging 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists on 59.0 percent shooting in 50 appearances.

Wins in the upcoming contests against the Hawks and Dallas Mavericks would undo some of the recent progress Brooklyn has made in the tank race. After three consecutive losses, the Nets have dropped to third in the draft lottery standings. They are in second place, one game behind the Indiana Pacers.

Ziare Williams will be sidelined for Brooklyn on Sunday due to personal reasons. Atlanta will be without Jonathan Kuminga because of a left kneecap injury.

The Hawks have lost four of their last five games, including a blowout 128-97 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday.

The Brooklyn Nets will begin the second half of the season without their starting center. Nick Claxton sprained his right ankle during practice on Wednesday. Brooklyn ruled him out for Thursday’s road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Claxton has put together one of the best statistical seasons of his career after an injury-filled 2024-25 campaign. The longtime Nets forward averaged 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 blocks on 59.0 percent shooting in 50 appearances.

Brooklyn assigned a grade to Claxton’s ankle sprain, but his absence Thursday is notable for a team involved in the NBA’s tank race. With the Nets battling for draft position, they should not rush Claxton back from his injury.

Nick Claxton ruled out of the nets after injuring ankle during practice

Brooklyn begins the second half of the season ranked fifth in the draft lottery standings, one game behind the second-place Washington Wizards and 1.5 ahead of the sixth-place Utah Jazz. Many of the teams competing with the Nets at the bottom of the standings have recently dropped top players.

The Sacramento Kings ruled out Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine for the season, and the Utah Jazz signed Jaren Jackson Jr. out for the season. Meanwhile, Trae Young and Anthony Davis are sidelined indefinitely for the Washington Wizards. The same goes for Ivica Zubac with the Indiana Pacers.

The Nets face a tough upcoming schedule, with 12 of their next 17 games coming against teams with winning records. They have the sixth-hardest remaining strength in the NBA overall.

De’Ron Sharp will step in as Brooklyn’s starting center with Claxton sidelined. Sharp has continued to look like one of the NBA’s top backup centers this season, averaging 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 61.1 percent shooting in 18.5 minutes per game.

Danny Wolf and Noah Clowney should see time under center with the Nets’ second unit during Claxton’s absence.