It doesn't take much to get New York fans excited for their basketball teams. When the Knicks are winning there is nothing comparable to the atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden, now with the Nets relocation just six miles down from the World's Greatest Arena, the rivalry from across the river becomes an intra-city one and the Knicks will be determined to keep their place in the hearts of New Yorkers.

It's not long until November 1st when both teams kick off their 2012-13 seasons, and open the new Barclays Center on Atlantic Avenue at the same time. The promos are already out, and the voice of the Nets, Marv Albert, is in full swing.

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"Live from Brooklyn, New York, it's opening night for the Brooklyn Nets at the spectacular new Barclays Center. This is Marv Albert, welcoming a world-wide audience on TNT and the sold-out crowd here is electric, ready to see All-Star point guard Deron Williams lead the Brooklyn Nets against the New York Knicks.

"They'll be talking about this night for years to come as one of the biggest events in New York sports’ illustrious history. The return of major professional sports to the borough is what Brooklynites have been dreaming about since the Dodgers broke their hearts and moved to L.A. in 1957.
 
"It was for moments like this that the Nets were determined to re-sign Deron Williams. But Brooklyn is back in the big leagues, and a "Who's Who?" of Brooklyn sits courtside, including JAY Z and Barbra Streisand, among others.
 
"We're about to tip off this historic event: the Nets vs. the Knicks; Brooklyn's Backcourt of Deron Williams and Joe Johnson against Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire; a capacity crowd for opening night at Barclays Center. Hello Brooklyn!"