Hoops

The Knicks have another crack at Cleveland tonight, and this one has plenty of juice. 5 things I'm looking forward to: 1. The ECF rematch, round two. The Knicks swept Cleveland on their way to the title, then went into Cleveland and beat them again Saturday. The Cavs have every reason to come out swinging. Can New York keep reminding them who's on top? 2. Brunson vs. Mitchell part 2. Brunson took over the second quarter Saturday, but Mitchell also had a great game (stat padding or not). Two guards who can completely change a game in a matter of minutes. This matchup alone is worth watching. 3. KAT against Mobley and Allen. Towns was a force in Saturday's win, but Allen missed that game. If Allen returns, I'm interested in how Cleveland tries to contain KAT on the glass while dealing with his ability to stretch the floor. 4. Can Mikal Bridges get out of this slump? His defense and hustle are still showing up, but the offense hasn't followed. He was quiet again against Milwaukee. I want to see him attack with confidence instead of settling. 5. The rotation on a back-to-back. Nobody in the Knicks starting five had to carry a heavy load against Milwaukee. Deuce, Kolek and Shamet have all stepped up lately. Can that depth give New York the edge against a desperate Cleveland team? The Knicks have already taken Cleveland's best shot. Now let's see if they can do it again.