WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Long Island Nets weathered a furious second-half rally from the Westchester Knicks to secure a 110-103 victory in a G League game Friday night at Westchester County Center.

The game’s defining stretch came not in the final minutes, but at the very beginning. Long Island unleashed a staggering opening quarter, outscoring Westchester 45-16. The Nets connected on 8 of 13 attempts from 3-point range in the period, with Tyson Etienne and Malachi Smith each hitting a pair. The Knicks, meanwhile, committed eight turnovers and shot just 6 of 21 from the field, digging a hole from which they would spend the rest of the night trying to escape.

Westchester responded with a 31-point second quarter, spearheaded by Dink Pate’s 12 points, to cut the deficit to 67-47 at halftime. The Knicks continued to chip away in the second half, eventually narrowing the gap to single digits in the fourth quarter. A Toby Okani 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining brought Westchester to 103-110, but the comeback ran out of time.

Despite the loss, Westchester’s Nick Jourdain delivered a standout performance with 25 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Pate added 26 points and nine rebounds. For Long Island, balanced scoring proved key. Jayden Scrubb led with 20 points and six rebounds, while Smith and Etienne each added 20 points. Dre Davis contributed 15 points off the bench, and Yuri Collins facilitated the offense with 10 assists.

The Nets improved to 7-7, while the Knicks fell to 1-11.

Statistically, the game was a contrast in styles. Long Island’s efficiency from beyond the arc was the decisive factor, as they made 18 3-pointers on 39 attempts. Westchester managed only 10 on 32 tries. The Knicks dominated the glass, outrebounding Long Island 48-34, including a 13-7 edge on the offensive boards. However, Westchester’s 25 turnovers, compared to 18 for Long Island, undermined their possession advantage and fueled the Nets’ early transition opportunities.

The most important part of the game was unequivocally the first quarter. Long Island’s explosive start, fueled by hot shooting and forced turnovers, established a 29-point lead that provided a cushion substantial enough to withstand Westchester’s persistent, but ultimately insufficient, rally over the final three periods.