Nic Claxton appeared in 15 games for the Nets ... Marks traded former star forward Mikal Bridges to the Knicks in June. However, things are different for Claxton this time around.

NEW YORK — Mikal Bridges didn’t get a tribute video in his return ... added up to a 59-51 Knicks advantage at halftime. Nets center Nic Claxton had no answer for Towns at either end of the court early ...

Mikal Bridges emerged as the star of that group ... The Way To Go The Nets have had some success (Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Nic Claxton) drafting late in the first round or early in the ...

Mikal Bridges led all scorers with 22 points and five rebounds for the Nets, while Cameron Johnson (18 points, five rebounds, four steals) and Nic Claxton (14 points, 15 rebounds) combine for 32 ...

It was a chance for Mikal Bridges to have his night ... and Brunson countered with a baseline jumper. When Nic Claxton missed a drive to the hoop, Hart started a break, finding Brunson ahead ...

Mikal Bridges didn’t get a tribute video ... added up to a 59-51 Knicks advantage at halftime. Nets center Nic Claxton had no answer for Towns at either end of the court early.