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Jan 31, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (11) dunks against New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and Knicks small forward Lance Thomas (42) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 116-95. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, December 15th, the (14-10) New York Knicks will be on the road to take on the (21-4) Golden State Warriors.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 110.9 – Knicks 101.2 with an over/under of 212.1.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +12.0 (1st) > Knicks -2.3 (18th)
Points per game: Warriors 118.0 (1st) > Knicks 104.8 (13th)
Points allowed per game: Warriors 106.0 (tied for 20th) > Knicks 107.1 (23rd)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 49.8% (1st) > Knicks 44.8% (17th)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 37.9% (4th) > Knicks 35.8% (tied for 12th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Warriors 43.1% (3rd) > Knicks 44.7% (14th)
Turnovers committed per game: Knicks 13.5 (tied for 16th) > Warriors 14.6 (22nd)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 14.2 (10th) > Knicks 12.8 (22nd)
Rebounds per game: Knicks 45.9 (5th) > Warriors 44.3 (tied for 10th)
Assists per game: Warriors 31.0 (1st) > Knicks 22.1 (15th)
Summary:
Golden State currently holds the best record in the NBA and are playing great basketball having won eight of their last ten games. New York is also playing well going (7-3) in their last ten games. Knicks guard Derrick Rose is set to return to action after missing a few games with a back injury. Golden State is (9-2) at home while New York is just (5-6) on the road. Golden State exposed their weakness of interior defense the other night against Memphis but not many teams have multiple big men who can score. The Warriors have the advantage in nearly all of the major statistical categories and should be able to put up a huge point total against Knicks team that allows nearly 110 points per game. The Knicks have the advantage of the glass but they don’t have the personnel to score enough in the paint to beat Golden State.
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