Edmond Sumner is ready to make a statement. On Saturday he will aim to lead the Brooklyn Nets back to the win column quickly against the New York Knicks. Sumner, who is coming off a season-high 24 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, looks ready to take the reins of an ever-improving Brooklyn Nets team.

Sumner's performance against the Thunder showcased impressive efficiency in all phases of the game and featured an impressive 9-10 line from the charity stripe. His performance no doubt shone a spotlight on the guard, who has become an increasingly important piece of the Nets' rotation. With the injuries to Ben Simmons (knee) and T.J. Warren (lower leg) seemingly weakening the Nets, Sumner is ready to step in and take up the leadership mantle.

Saturday will be the litmus test to see just how far Sumner and the Nets can go this season and potentially stave off the Knicks' Eastern Conference playoff bid. With Sumner at the head of the lineup, the Nets look to continue their pursuit of a playoff berth and recoup from their two-game losing streak.