Unfortunately, the Nets fell to the Knicks 124-122 despite Brooklyn rallying back from a 21-point deficit where it looked like the Nets were dead in the water, so to speak. Cam Thomas erupted for 43 points and three assists while going toe-to-toe with Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson and Cam Johnson had 17 points.

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 6.2 seconds left after the Knicks had blown a 21-point lead, and New York edged the Brooklyn Nets 124-122 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup.

New York got balanced scoring from their other wing stars minus Towns to start Friday's contest. They jumped out to a 37-32 lead at the end of the first quarter behind 10 points from OG Anunoby, and seven points each from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges in the first frame.