The crosstown rivalry between the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks continues Tuesday at the Barclays Center at 7:00 pm ET.
This will be the second time these two meet this season after Brooklyn taking game one 96-89 on Nov. 26. The Nets will want to repeat their last victory over the Knicks but they may have to do it without Brook Lopez.
The Nets big man has missed the last five games with a mild foot sprain. The lack of his defensive presence has been evident with opponents shooting 52.1 percent against the Nets during their skid.
Lopez practiced Monday, and it will be a game-time decision if he plays.
"I'm feeling good," Lopez said. "It was great to go through an entire practice. I wasn't sure I'd be able to -- not necessarily because of whatever happened with my foot, but just my conditioning."
Meanwhile, the Knicks have won six of seven since the first meeting between the teams. Carmelo Anthony had 35 points and 13 boards for New York, and he'll likely hear some MVP chants from Knicks fans in his second game in the borough.
Anthony is averaging 30.1 points over his last eight games. He had two key baskets in the final 2:08 on Sunday.
"Again 'Melo is playing at such a high level, there is no question he's the MVP, one of the MVP candidates in the league this early season," coach Mike Woodson said. "He's been great for us and his teammates, they rely on him."
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