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Knicks game preview: An opportunity to take and a decision to make

ByRob Wolkenbrod|
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Treveon Graham #21 of the Brooklyn Nets battles for position with Damyean Dotson #21 and Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 3, 2018 in New York City. 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 03: Treveon Graham #21 of the Brooklyn Nets battles for position with Damyean Dotson #21 and Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks during a preseason game at Barclays Center on October 3, 2018 in New York City. 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

The New York Knicks will play their preseason finale against the Brooklyn Nets. A look at this game and how to watch it.

For one last time, the New York Knicks will take the court for a preseason game ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Atlanta Hawks. For now, they must rematch with the 2018-19 incarnation of the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden.

It’s an experimental day for the Knicks, who will start Ron Baker and Mitchell Robinson at point guard and center, respectively, as ESPN’s Ian Begley noted.

Robinson takes Enes Kanter’s spot, as he will rest for the second consecutive game. It’s a bigger opportunity for Baker, however, as no point guard from Trey Burke, Emmanuel Mudiay and Frank Ntilikina have stepped up to secure the starter’s job.

Baker might not be the answer, but it’s still a chance to earn rotation time as the season opens. How much leeway will head coach David Fizdale provide? Will it be longer than the averaged 10 minutes per game?

Otherwise Lance Thomas, Kevin Knox and Tim Hardaway Jr. will accompany Baker and Robinson in the lineup. All three players started the first four games, and it seems they have an inside track to start the season opener and beyond.

It’s also an interesting day for Allonzo Trier. With an eye-popping impression made throughout the preseason, it no longer guarantees him to fulfill the original two-way deal, but join the Knicks immediately. That could hinge on the final preseason game, but his 15.8 points on 54.1 percent shooting are nothing to scoff at.

As for the Nets, they will show off Jarrett Allen, who has averaged 15 points and 6.7 rebounds in four games. He’s a popular candidate for a breakout season, and with D’Angelo Russell still around and Caris LeVert’s development, this team possesses intriguing pieces.

Information on how to watch the Knicks and Nets collide in the preseason finale are below. This includes the start time and television details:

Date: Friday, Oct. 12
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Manhattan, NY
Venue: Madison Square Garden
TV info: MSG, YES
Live stream: NBA League Pass

MSG and the YES Network will host this game, with a subscription-only stream available on NBA League pass for those in out-of-market areas. Can the Knicks close the preseason at 4-1?

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