Live Thread: Knicks @ Cavs

Live Thread: Knicks @ Cavs

2023-03-31 Off By Chris Francis

Good evening CtB!

The Cavs welcome the New York Knicks to the shores of Lake Erie for a potential first round Eastern Conference playoff preview. With a win, the Cavs guarantee home court advantage, and if the Knicks win they will secure their spot in the playoffs and stay out of the play-in. For both teams, there’s plenty to play for but there’s also potential for either team to not appreciate the urgency of the matter. Also, both teams are struggling with injuries coming down the stretch. The Cavs are missing a slew of players including Isaac Okoro and Jarrett Allen, and Julius Randle had an ugly ankle injury that could impact his availability for the beginning of the playoffs.

Who are the Knicks statistically? Ironically they’re a top five offense with a subpar defense, which is antithetical to how the Knicks have been perceived by fans over the years. How is their offense so good? Part of the reason is that they don’t turn the ball over and they’re elite at crashing the glass. The Cavs’ crappy rebounding post-Kevin Love could be their downfall tonight. If the Cavs can rebound the ball, there will be opportunities in transition to score easily as the Knicks want to make this a halfcourt game.

Tip off is scheduled for 7:30PM Eastern time and will be broadcasted live on Bally Sports Ohio/Great Lakes, Go Cavs!

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