In a tightly-contested Tuesday matchup, the New York Knicks took down its crosstown rival Nets, 99-95. New York has been fueled by its core four of Jalen Brunso

New York's hold on their arch-rival isn't as close as they would have hoped, but they appear to be turning a corner.

Here are the Brooklyn Nets player grades following Tuesday's 99-95 loss to the New York Knicks in Mikal Bridges' return to Brooklyn.

A pair of clubs that share a city take the court on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 21. This game takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This game will air on TNT and TruTV, and it will stream on Max.

The Brooklyn Nets will be welcoming Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks to Barclays Center for the first time since Bridges was traded.

Before the Knicks' eight-game win streak over the Nets, the Brooklyn franchise flamed the James Dolan-owned organization for nine consecutive contests. Still, even with their success over the Knicks, the Nets failed to capitalize on five consecutive postseason berths.

Karl-Anthony Towns goes for 25 points and 16 boards, Jalen Brunson delivers late and New York hands Brooklyn its 4th straight loss.

It was a chance for Mikal Bridges to have his night, his first time back at Barclays Center since the trade over the summer that sent him from the Nets to the Knicks. At times it seemed as if his teammates wanted to make it a party for him as they sought him out on offense.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday night. OG Anunoby scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game.