NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Prediction & Match Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won their previous three games, will take their momentum to the Big Apple on Sunday evening to face the New York Knicks. Due to the Cavs’ unexpected form, their meeting with the Knicks will be quite interesting.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff should be pleased with how the young Cleveland Cavaliers have progressed while still winning games. The squad has demonstrated that they are still quite good, despite losing Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen in their last game. The victory over the Toronto Raptors was crucial in building their confidence in facing an excellent club.
The New York Knicks ended their two-game losing streak with a hammering of the Milwaukee Bucks on the home court of the defending champions. The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Bucks for the fourth time in a row at Madison Square Garden, spearheaded by Julius Randle and Derrick Rose.
The New York Knicks are aware that they will be up against a young, brave club that is already showing signs of being able to play despite adversity and pressure. The battle in the post between Randle and rising youngster Evan Mobley will be as good as any in the league.
Match Details
Fixture: Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks | 2021-22 NBA season
Date & Time: Sunday, November 7th; 6:00 PM ET (Monday, November 8; 4:30 AM IST)
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have defeated the Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Toronto Raptors during their three-game winning run. The Cavs have eked out wins in close games against excellent opponents. They’ve won their last three games by a combined seven points, including a 103-102 victory over the Raptors’ hot streak.
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ youthful maturity is amazing. On the road, they have a 4-3 record. The Cavs are also winning these games despite the fact that diverse players are contributing to the scoring. In their ten games this season, they’ve had seven different scoring leaders.
In front of a loud and exciting Madison Square Garden crowd, the Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to continue their winning ways. They’ll put the New York Knicks to the test if they can keep their cool and play their game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Predicted Lineup
G – Darius Garland | G – Collin Sexton | F – Dean Wade | F – Evan Mobley | C – Jarrett Allen
New York Knicks Preview
The struggling New York Knicks were unable to put up a continuous string of stops in their losses to the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers. The sloppy defence reared its ugly head again against the Milwaukee Bucks, leading to a large early disadvantage. The Knicks deserve credit for never giving up while the reigning champions were on a roll.
The defence of the New York Knicks was adequate, but it was their zeal to rebound and pound the Bucks in the paint that led to their victory. The Knicks’ 59-37 rebounding advantage was the decisive factor in the game’s outcome. They pounded the Bucks with 54 points from the interior, putting pressure on a defence that was missing Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez.
The New York Knicks will be difficult to beat if they can find their shooting touch to go along with their aggressive inside scoring.
New York Knicks Predicted Lineup
G – Kemba Walker | G – Evan Fournier | F – RJ Barrett | F -Julius Randle | C – Mitchell Robinson
Cavaliers vs Knicks Matchup Prediction
Since LeBron James’ departure, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been at their finest. They’re hot on their heels and full of self-assurance. No one expects them to be spooked or intimidated by playing in front of a raucous crowd at the iconic MSG. When faced with hardship, they have talent, energy, and remarkable composure. Against the New York Knicks, they’ll need all of it and more.
New York is back at home following a beating of the Milwaukee Bucks, who were short-handed. Even after coming back from a large deficit, it was a morale-boosting victory. They’ll have their work cut out for them against the tenacious Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are short-handed, and their lack of experience could show against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. On Sunday, the host team has a chance to extend its winning streak.