The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks will square off tonight at the Barclays Center for the first time since the Nets moved into New York City this offseason.
And there's never been more interest in the two teams' matchup as there is this season.
With all eyes set on the playoffs and both teams sharing the city's spotlight, a revitalized rivalry could be in the works.
We looked at some of the intriguing elements in the history of the matchup and what to keep an eye on as the rivalry heats up this season.
HISTORY: Which franchise has had the most successful run to this point? (Knicks)
The Knicks actually have a losing record all-time (2570-2589), but that's outweighed by their 41 playoff appearances and two NBA titles. They've been to the NBA Finals eight times since joining the league in 1949.
The Nets have two titles, but they both come during the team's days in the ABA. The team's troubled NBA existence, which began in 1976, includes 16 playoff appearances, two NBA Finals trips, but just a 1216-1700 overall record.
HISTORY: Who owns the all-time series? (Knicks)
The Knicks own a 85-82 record over the Nets in the regular season. In the postseason, however, both teams have won five games against the other.
HISTORY: Which team has been better over the last decade? (Nets)
The Nets have struggled over the last few seasons, but one cannot discount how successful the franchise was early in the new millennium. The Nets went to the playoffs six straight years beginning in 2002, including two finals appearances.
The Knicks have gone the past two seasons and in 2004, but have failed to register a series win during that time. They were swept by the Nets in 2004.
Over the last 10 seasons and the first 12 games of this season, the Nets have won 26 more games than the Knicks.
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