Playoff Live Thread: Cavs @ Knicks (ECF Game 1)

Welcome to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in in eight years, Cavs fans. Cleveland travels to Madison Square Garden to take on the mostly healthy Knicks. With O.G. Anunoby probable, the Knicks return to their regular starting lineup. Fortunately, I think the wine and gold match up much better with the Knicks the last two Cavalier opponents. Cleveland has much more size across the lineup than they did two seasons ago, and if they team rebound they should be able to compete. Cleveland’s conditioning is going to be better after two seven game series, and sneaking up on the long rest Knicks is key, especially, in the first and third quarter starts.

Hopefully, JA’s and Mobley’s newfound confidence will carry over, James Harden can box out Hart, Mitchell is the best player from NYC , and Kenny stays with big lineups. If all these things carry the through, then Spida and friends have a good shot. Go Cavs.