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New York Knicks: 5 most intriguing games of the 2017-18 season

By Ed Easton Jr.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks in action against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on November 22, 2016 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers 107-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks in action against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on November 22, 2016 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers 107-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 26: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on June 26, 2017 at HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 26: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to the media during his introductory press conference on June 26, 2017 at HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Brooklyn Nets

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The Brooklyn Nets are atop this list for one reason that is often overlooked in regards to their long-standing rivalry with the Knicks. The battle for pride in the city is still a big deal for the Nets organization regardless of where they play in the tri-state area. The Nets have statistically had more winning seasons the past 15 years in comparison to the Knicks, but still haven’t won over the city’s fans.

The Nets recently added former lottery pick D’Angelo Russell via trade with the Los Angeles Lakers refocusing the team’s young rebuilding efforts. Russell will be joined by former Knicks one-season legend Jeremy Lin in the back court forming a talented tandem when healthy. As both teams rebuild it will be interesting to witness this first meeting in the season which the team is actually on schedule with their development.

The games last season were intense considering both teams were not in playoff contention for most of the year. The Knicks learned about winning without Anthony during their matchup in February as he sat the fourth quarter in favor of young center Willy Hernagomez leading the comeback charge in a shocking road victory.

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Knicks versus Nets may not have the superstar spice it once had, but it still brings intriguing battles throughout the season. The records will be thrown out of the window as the battle for the New York newspaper back pages gets underway.

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