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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Round 1 Preview

Let’s take a look at the matchups for the upcoming Knicks/Cavaliers series.

Wings: I mean, both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland have been All-Stars (Mitchell was even an All-Star starter) while Jalen Brunson has never made the All-Star team. Plus, the Knicks were willing to trade a gazillion picks for Donovan Mitchell, ergo, he is clearly the best player around. Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes have also never made All-Star teams. RJ Barrett was once a McDonalds All-American, though, so he’s the closest the Knicks come to matching the Cavaliers’ stars.

Bigs: The Knicks have officially listed Julius Randle as Questionable for Game 1, but come on, we all know he is going to play, and he is going to do too much too soon and it will sink the team. Evan Mobley is a great defender and he will easily handle Randle. Unintended poetry. Jarrett Allen is basically Mitch just making more money, so that’s a win for the Cavs.

Bench: The Knicks have two Harts, but as Phil Collins once sang, “Two hearts believing in just one mind,” and one mind is not that helpful on the basketball court, so I think that you have to give the Cavs the nod, especially when they have Ricky Rubio, who was almost a Knick once. I guess Quickley can be here, too, but the argument against Quickley for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award is that he starts too much. It’s so confusing.

Coaches: J.B. Bickerstaff is the son of longtime NBA coach, Bernie Bickerstaff, and we all know that nepo babies are all the rage nowadays, so I think that is a clear advantage for the Cavs, as Tom Thibodeau’s dad worked for a steel company. So what good is THAT?

Cavaliers in four.

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Knicks Morning News (2023.04.14)

  • RJ Barrett’s Shot at Redemption – The Knicks Wall
    [news.google.com] — Friday, April 14, 2023 7:22:38 AM

    RJ Barrett’s Shot at Redemption  The Knicks Wall

  • MSG Networks taps LTN for sports broadcasting – Digital TV Europe
    [news.google.com] — Friday, April 14, 2023 7:07:50 AM

    MSG Networks taps LTN for sports broadcasting  Digital TV Europe

  • Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks playoff preview – Axios
    [news.google.com] — Friday, April 14, 2023 6:25:52 AM

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks playoff preview  Axios

  • Isaac Okoro will be ready for Game 1 vs. Knicks – Hoops Hype
    [news.google.com] — Friday, April 14, 2023 5:47:49 AM

    Isaac Okoro will be ready for Game 1 vs. Knicks  Hoops Hype

  • Will Cavs be their ‘best version’ in the playoffs vs. the Knicks? Prediction time ? Terry Pluto – cleveland.com
    [news.google.com] — Friday, April 14, 2023 5:02:00 AM

    Will Cavs be their ‘best version’ in the playoffs vs. the Knicks? Prediction time ? Terry Pluto  cleveland.com

  • ‘Key factor’ Derrick Rose giving Knicks teammates playoff advice – New York Post
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 10:36:00 PM

    ‘Key factor’ Derrick Rose giving Knicks teammates playoff advice  New York Post

  • Old Friends. New Team. Same Knicks Championship Dream. – The New York Times
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 8:06:17 PM

    Old Friends. New Team. Same Knicks Championship Dream.  The New York Times

  • Knicks’ Obi Toppin, Josh Hart will have bigger roles if Julius Randle can’t play in Game 1 – New York Post
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:37:00 PM

    Knicks’ Obi Toppin, Josh Hart will have bigger roles if Julius Randle can’t play in Game 1  New York Post

  • Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro likely to return for Knicks series – ESPN
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:39:28 PM

    Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro likely to return for Knicks series  ESPN

  • Cavs hope Isaac Okoro can help slow Knicks guard Jalen Brunson – Akron Beacon Journal
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:29:56 PM

    Cavs hope Isaac Okoro can help slow Knicks guard Jalen Brunson  Akron Beacon Journal

  • ESPN NBA analyst sees a close Cleveland Cavaliers-New York … – Akron Beacon Journal
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:51:48 PM

    ESPN NBA analyst sees a close Cleveland Cavaliers-New York …  Akron Beacon Journal

  • Caris LeVert says playoff-ready Cavs have the best bench in the NBA – The News-Herald
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:33:23 PM

    Caris LeVert says playoff-ready Cavs have the best bench in the NBA  The News-Herald

  • House Three Thirty to host Cavs vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs watch party – Akron Beacon Journal
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:21:49 PM

    House Three Thirty to host Cavs vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs watch party  Akron Beacon Journal

  • New York Knicks Player Limited In Practice Ahead Of Playoffs – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:30:00 PM

    New York Knicks Player Limited In Practice Ahead Of Playoffs  Sports Illustrated

  • New York Knicks’ R.J. Barrett Recalls Valuable NBA Playoff Lessons – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:00:00 PM

    New York Knicks’ R.J. Barrett Recalls Valuable NBA Playoff Lessons  Sports Illustrated

  • 2023 NBA First Round Playoffs Series Predictions & Best Bets – Pickswise
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 2:33:00 PM

    2023 NBA First Round Playoffs Series Predictions & Best Bets  Pickswise

  • Knicks’ Playoff Run is Part of New York Sports Serendipity – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 1:10:18 PM

    Knicks’ Playoff Run is Part of New York Sports Serendipity  Sports Illustrated

  • NBA Rumors: New York Knicks and Miami Heat could emerge as strong contenders for Damian Lillard – Sportskeeda
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:47:00 PM

    NBA Rumors: New York Knicks and Miami Heat could emerge as strong contenders for Damian Lillard  Sportskeeda

  • Islanders join Rangers, Devils, Knicks, Nets in playoffs to mark rare feat for New York-area sports teams – CBS Sports
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 12:19:24 PM

    Islanders join Rangers, Devils, Knicks, Nets in playoffs to mark rare feat for New York-area sports teams  CBS Sports

  • Party like it’s 1994: Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils all in playoffs for 1st time in 29 years – AMNY
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:43:00 AM

    Party like it’s 1994: Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Devils all in playoffs for 1st time in 29 years  AMNY

  • Remembering Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton’s Historic Rookie Season – Biography.com
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:36:30 AM

    Remembering Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton’s Historic Rookie Season  Biography.com

  • Knicks-Cavs preview: Jalen Brunson vs. Donovan Mitchell, Julius Randle predicament and more – The Athletic
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:17:35 AM

    Knicks-Cavs preview: Jalen Brunson vs. Donovan Mitchell, Julius Randle predicament and more  The AthleticWill Cavs be their ‘best version’ in the playoffs vs. the Knicks? Prediction time ? Terry Pluto  cleveland.comJohnnie Bryant may be Knicks’ secret weapon in matchup vs. Donovan Mitchell  New York Post

  • New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers picks, predictions: Who … – The Arizona Republic
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 11:12:25 AM

    New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers picks, predictions: Who …  The Arizona Republic

  • Knicks’ Josh Hart Loves Matchup With Donovan Mitchell – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:30:04 AM

    Knicks’ Josh Hart Loves Matchup With Donovan Mitchell  Sports Illustrated

  • Projecting Landing Spots for Knicks’ Top Free Agents – Bleacher Report
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:06:52 AM

    Projecting Landing Spots for Knicks’ Top Free Agents  Bleacher Report

  • The transactions, tweaks and triumphs that lifted the Knicks to this … – New York Post
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 8:20:00 AM

    The transactions, tweaks and triumphs that lifted the Knicks to this …  New York Post

  • The Knicks Are So Much More Fun Without Stars – New York Magazine
    [news.google.com] — Thursday, April 13, 2023 8:00:52 AM

    The Knicks Are So Much More Fun Without Stars  New York Magazine