A friend who rarely watches the knicks (12-8) watched tuesday’s ist quarterfinal match against the milwaukee bucks. During the game, he would text to ask what happened to new york’s supposedly great defense. He admired the poor closeouts, the stand-around ball-watching, and especially the final score, 146-122.
In the first half alone, the knicks had scored 75 points. They allowed another 71 points in the second half and were out-rebounded 27-18. In the game, the knicks made seven three-pointers, while the bucks made 69 points with the longball. When giannis dunked on a fast-break, even the ever-genial mike breen chastised jalen brunson for failing to exert more effort. To win in boston tonight, a more effective all-around effort will be required.
The celtics (15-5) have won all nine home games this season. They have the league’s highest net rating, the second-ranked offense, and the eighth-best offense. This season, boston has already defeated new york twice.
From the small favors department: kristaps porzingis is listed as a gametime call. Jayson tatum has averaged 34.5 points and 8.5 rebounds against the knicks so far this season.
Jaylen brown has averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 boards, and 5.5 dimes. The starting lineup for tonight is set to include jrue holiday derrick white (sg), and al horford
In his last ten games for the knicks, point guard jalen brunson has averaged 27.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.1 rebounds, while shooting 47% 3p, despite only converting three of his last 11 long-range attempts. Julius randle, a power forward, has 21 points, ten rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
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