Nets answer Jordi Fernandez’s call and show fight in tough loss to Knicks

Jordi Fernandez couldn’t complain about the Nets’ fight Friday night.

In fact, he loved it. Consider his message received.

Two nights after the Nets’ new coach tore into his players for their effort in an ugly loss to the reigning champion Celtics, they responded with a gritty performance.

Cam Thomas, who scored 43 points, goes up for a layup during the Nets' 124-122 loss to the Knicks on Nov. 15, 2024.
Cam Thomas, who scored 43 points, goes up for a layup during the Nets’ 124-122 loss to the Knicks on Nov. 15, 2024.

Playing without starting center Nic Claxton, who will be out for at least a week with a lower back strain, the Nets came all the way back from a 21-point, third-quarter deficit in their first of four meetings with the rival Knicks at the Garden.

Ultimately, the comeback fell short because Knicks star Jalen Brunson hit a game-winning 3-pointer with six seconds to go and former Net Mikal Bridges blocked Dennis Schroder’s driving layup at the horn.

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