The Brooklyn Nets face the New York Knicks in their opening NBA Cup game, but injuries complicate predictions. The Nets are missing several key players, including Bojan Bogdanovic and Nic Claxton, while the Knicks will be without Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson. Both teams have probable players, with Brooklyn's Ben Simmons returning after missing a previous game.

As the matchup approaches, the Nets must prepare for various scenarios due to the uncertainty surrounding player availability. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden.