The New York Knicks are perfect at home and winless on the road. The Knicks do have plenty of time remaining on a season-long homestand to gain momentum for their next road trip, and will look to continue their home dominance Sunday night when they play host to the Brooklyn Nets in the first clash this season between Big Apple rivals.

That’s how Mike Brown’s coaching staff celebrates the Knicks’ defensive player of the game after each win this season. New York entered Sunday’s 6 p.m. matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (1-8) at 5-3,

The Minnesota Timberwolves are back in action Wednesday with a road matchup against the New York Knicks. On a two-game winning streak, the Wolves (4-3) are coming off a 122-105 road win over the Nets on Monday ... group can be at full strength.

From rookie debuts to rising stars to disappointing teams, here are 10 takeaways from the NBA's first full night of games.

The New York Knicks still have a center problem and it may not be resolved right away. The Knicks may have to wait until the trade deadline to make some noise and shake things up, and they could look to do so with their cross-town rival Brooklyn Nets.