Live Thread: Cavs @ Knicks

Good evening CtB!

The Cavs are in the Big Apple tonight, taking on the New York Knicks at the hallowed grounds of Madison Square Garden. The Cavs come into the contest with a three game winning streak and a winning record, while the Knicks fight for Eastern Conference supremacy. The Cavs will have their hands full trying to make it four in a row.

According to Chris Fedor of cleveland.com, Isaac “Ice” Okoro will be missing tonight’s game with the nagging hamstring injury, although there’s some indication that a return is imminent. Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen remain in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols. The Knicks will be missing their starting point guard Kemba Walker due to load management.

One of the keys to the game will be how the bench units fare against each other. The Knicks have one of the best producing benches in the NBA, while the Cavs’ J.B. Bickerstaff has been very lean with his usage of the bench. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm ET, and will be broadcasted on Bally’s Sports Ohio/Great Lakes. GO CAVS!