Full Breakdown
Nets Dominate Knicks 91-65 in 2026 Summer League Showdown
7/11/2026, 1:27:19 PM
Game Summary
In the 2026 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks 91-65. The contest began as a tight affair, with Brooklyn trailing 15-16 after the first quarter. A decisive surge in the middle periods saw the Nets outscore the Knicks 53-26, turning a one-point deficit into a 26-point margin that held through the final quarter.
Standout Performances
- Egor Dëmin (Brooklyn) and Mikel Brown Jr. each posted 20 points, anchoring the Nets’ offense and hitting three 3-pointers apiece.
- Chaney Johnson contributed 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists and four steals for Brooklyn.
- Pacôme Dadiet led New York with 20 points, adding seven rebounds and one steal.
- Tyler Nickel, the Knicks’ 47th-overall pick from Vanderbilt, impressed off the bench with 18 points on 6-of-10 three-point shooting.
- Mohamed Diawara recorded seven points and six rebounds for the Knicks, while Liam Robbins, Jaden Akins, and Dillon Jones saw limited impact.
Statistical Highlights
- The Nets posted a 30-18 scoring margin in the paint.
- Brooklyn’s shooting from beyond the arc was efficient, with Dëmin, Brown and Johnson each connecting on three triples.
- New York shot 1-of-7 from three-point range, matching Brooklyn’s Dadiet in that category.
- The Knicks managed only 65 points, the lowest total of the night, while the Nets amassed 91, the highest.
Implications for the Summer League
The dominant performance underscores Brooklyn’s depth as it evaluates rotations ahead of the 2026-27 season. Strong outings from recent top-10 picks Dëmin and Brown suggest they could secure significant roles on the regular-season roster. Conversely, the Knicks’ struggles, particularly in perimeter shooting, highlight areas needing improvement before their next game against the San Antonio Spurs. The result also offers early insight into how second-round selections like Tyler Nickel may contribute to New York’s future plans.
