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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 Saturday, February 4th, the (33-15) Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road to take on the (22-29) New York Knicks.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 107.3 – Knicks 99.1 with an over/under of 206.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +5.1 (4th) > Knicks -2.7 (23rd)
Points per game: Cavaliers 110.0 (4th) > Knicks 105.8 (tied for 12th)
Points allowed per game: Cavaliers 104.9 (13th) > Knicks 108.5 (25th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Cavaliers 45.8% (12th) > Knicks 44.3% (22nd)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 38.3% (3rd) > Knicks 35.6% (17th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Knicks 45.2% (12th) > Cavaliers 45.3% (13th)
Turnovers committed per game: Cavaliers 13.5 (tied for 15th) = Knicks 13.5 (tied for 15th)
Turnovers forced per game: Cavaliers 13.2 (tied for 17th) > Knicks 12.5 (25th)
Rebounds per game: Knicks 46.7 (2nd) > Cavaliers 44.3 (9th)
Assists per game: Cavaliers 22.1 (18th) > Knicks 21.7 (19th)
Summary:
The Cavaliers finished January (7-8) which is their worst month in years since Lebron James chose to return home. They responded by blowing out the Timberwolves on Wednesday without Kevin Love. Love has been hampered with lingering back issues and is questionable for Saturday’s game. The rumors will be running rampant this weekend about a possible Carmelo Anthony trade to Cleveland. New York is struggling going (4-6) in their last ten games. New York has been one of the worst teams defensively all season allowing nearly 110 points per game. Cleveland has won eight straight head to head games against the Knicks including the last three all being blowouts. The Cavaliers seem to have finally broken out of their slump and they own the Knicks so I like them to win again at Madison Square Garden.
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