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The battle for New York featuring the 2018-19 versions of the Knicks and Brooklyn Nets is set for Friday night at the Barclay’s Center. Both teams have played one game this season and it should be an interesting matchup.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on YES Network (in Nets markets) and MSG Network (in Knicks markets). If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can still watch a live stream of the game (or DVR it) on your computer, phone, tablet or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
How to Watch Knicks vs Nets Online if You’re in Market
YES Network (local markets) and MSG Network (local markets) are both included in the main Fubo bundle, which has 85 total channels and is tailored towards sports. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of Cloud DVR (with the ability to upgrade to 500 hours), as well as a “72-Hour Lookback” feature, which allows you to watch games up to three days after they air even if you forgot to record them.
In addition to a Netflix-like on-demand streaming library, Hulu also offers a bundle of 50-plus live TV channels, including YES Network (local markets). MSG Network is not included. You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Hulu app.
If you can’t watch live, “Hulu with Live TV” comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
YES Network (local markets) is included in the “Sling Blue” channel package, but MSG Network is not. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial right here, and you can then watch the game live on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app.
If you can’t watch live, you can get 50 hours of cloud DVR storage as an additional add-on.
How to Watch Knicks vs Nets Online if You’re Out of Market
If you live outside of the Knicks or Nets area, all out-of-market, non-nationally televised games can be watched through NBA League Pass. You can sign up and watch through a number of different platforms:
You can sign up for either NBA League Pass, which lets you watch all out-of-market games, or NBA Team Pass, which lets you watch all of one team’s games if they’re out of market. Once signed up, you’ll be able to watch games on your computer via the NBA.com website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the NBA app.
If you have FuboTV or sign up for a new subscription, you can add NBA League Pass to your channel bundle. After signing up, you’ll be able to watch games on your computer via the Fubo website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Fubo app.
If you have Sling TV or sign up for a new subsription, you can add NBA League Pass or NBA Team Pass to your channel bundle. Once signed up, you’ll be able to watch games on your computer via the Sling website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling app.
Preview
The Knicks began their season with an offensive explosion against the Atlanta Hawks, reeling off 126 total points and 72 in the first half. While the Hawks are in a bit of a rebuild, a matchup with the young Nets who boast a solid all-around lineup should be a tougher matchup. In the opener, it was Tim Hardaway Jr. who led the way for New York, posting an impressive stat line of 31 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Any success this season for the Knicks will likely come behind Hardaway Jr., Enes Kanter, Trey Burke, and rookie Kevin Knox. The team opted to use Knox off the bench in the opener, and he saw 24 minutes while scoring 10 points, but struggled with his shot (4-16). Kanter was a monster in the preseason and began the year with a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes.
While the Knicks jumped to 1-0 on the season, the Nets fell in a close game on the road against the Detroit Pistons. Brooklyn was shorthanded in a big way, though, as Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Allen Crabbe, DeMarre Carroll, Allen Crabbe, Shabazz Napier, and Alan Williams all sat out. Hollis-Jefferson is expected to return for this game, while the status of the others remains up in the air.
Although the Nets lost a close opener, their fans have to be encouraged by the production from two young players specifically in Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen. While Spencer Dinwiddie continued his success from last season (23 points, six assists), LeVert poured in 27 points on 10-18 shooting while Allen pulled down a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards. Allen also tacked on four blocks for good measure.
Both the Knicks and Nets have drawn plenty of attention, but for a variety of reasons. The two teams are also already being linked to top-tier free agents and potential trade targets. Obviously, the appeal of playing in New York has the attention of big names, so these two teams may soon fill out their young rosters with a star or two. In turn, the Knicks vs. Nets budding rivalry is only going to continue becoming more and more fun to watch.