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Mar 26, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, December 7th, the (13-5) Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road to take on the (11-9) New York Knicks.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 101.8 – Knicks 98.0 with an over/under of 199.8.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +5.3 (4th) > Knicks -2.2 (19th)
Points per game: Cavaliers 110.0 (5th) > Knicks 104.3 (15th)
Points allowed per game: Cavaliers 104.7 (15th) > Knicks 106.5 (tied for 22nd)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Cavaliers 45.4% (12th) > Knicks 44.7% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 38.9% (tied for 2nd) > Knicks 35.9% (11th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Knicks 44.7% (15th) > Cavaliers 45.1% (18th)
Turnovers committed per game: Cavaliers 13.4 (tied for 14th) > Knicks 13.6 (16th)
Turnovers forced per game: Knicks 13.2 (tied for 19th) > Cavaliers 12.8 (tied for 22nd)
Rebounds per game: Knicks 45.4 (5th) > Cavaliers 44.1 (tied for 12th)
Assists per game: Cavaliers 22.7 (tied for 8th) > Knicks 22.2 (tied for 15th)
Summary:
Cleveland has fallen into a rut dropping three straight games while New York has won their last three. The Cavaliers have been very poor defensively and on the glass during their losing streak but they have too much talent not to figure it out. Statistically the Cavaliers have the advantage in nearly every major category. Cleveland has owned this match-up winning the last seven head to head meetings. New York has been very poor defensively and the Cavaliers are one of the best scoring teams in the league. I like Cleveland to pull out the road win in this one.
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