The Nets entered Wednesday with two more losses than the Knicks (25-14), so they didn't have a chance to catch them mathematically for first place in the divisionstandings.
But regardless of divisionstandings, the Cyclones and Yankees are a hit with families, school groups and dedicated neighbourhood fans who come to the low-slung waterfront stadiums to cheer them on.
The Nets sit tied with the Knicks at the top of the Atlantic Divisionstandings, tied for second behind Miami in the Eastern Conference standings, and in the first battle of the boroughs, Brooklyn left with the win and city bragging rights.