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Healthy 2020 Nets face hypothetical challenge from 2026 Knicks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Healthy 2020 Nets face hypothetical challenge from 2026 Knicks

Summary

A debate has emerged about a potential playoff series between the healthy 2020-21 Brooklyn Nets and the 2026 New York Knicks. The Nets feature Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Kevin Durant, and others, boasting impressive scoring ability. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, have championship experience, having already won a title together. While Brooklyn's offensive talent is notable, the Knicks possess a defensive edge and familiarity in playoff scenarios, raising questions about the outcome of a seven-game series between the two teams.

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By the Numbers

•2020-21 Nets featured Durant, Harden, and Irving in a healthy playoff run.
•The 2026 Knicks have already won a championship as a unit.
•Nets' previous run was hampered by injuries, limiting their playoff potential.
•Knicks possess strong defensive matchups against Brooklyn's star trio.
•Debate focuses on talent versus team success in hypothetical scenarios.

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What they're saying

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What happens when the 2020-21 Nets’ Big Three finally get a healthy playoff run against the reigning champion Knicks? Brooklyn has the star power, but New York has something those Nets never did: a championship.
— Yahoo Sports

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