Knicks overcome slow start, hold on to defeat Nets, 93-92

The Knicks  eventually overcame their lethargic start, and blowing a double-digit fourth quarter lead, in their 93-92 win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Friday night. New York has won five games in a row and have now defeated the Nets 14 consecutive times. Here are the takeaways...

-The first quarter was a slog offensively for both teams. Thanks to sloppy dribbling, turnovers and rushed shots, the two combined for just 24 points with two minutes to go. However, the scoring picked up a bit for Brooklyn in the final minutes, as the Nets hit a couple of threes to go up 22-14 after one.

Brooklyn shot 41 percent from the field, including hitting 4 of 10 threes. The Knicks shot just 21 percent and were 2 of 7 from downtown. Mikal Bridges led the Knicks with seven points on 2 of 4 shooting.

Jalen Brunson, returning to the lineup after a game off due to a stiff neck, was held scoreless in the first. The Knicks had five turnovers, the most in a first quarter for the team this season. Their 14 points were also a season-low for the first frame.