Quote (Crunkt @ 29 Apr 2021 18:04)
The Expectation is that The Knicks are going to Finish the 4th to 7th seed, all else assumed equal, that means they have 6 potential opponents, lets break each down:
Hawks: Knicks Hawks 4-5 seeds
The Knicks have slaughtered the Hawks so far this season, Julius Randle has gone off for 40+ points in two of the three games against the Hawks. All else Equal, and with Derrick Rose,Knicks would Body the Hawks in 5-6 games.
Celtics: Knicks Celtics 4-5 seeds
Celtics and Knicks have gone 1 game each with 1 more coming in may this year. Over all Boston has a better EFG because their defense is just stronger. Knicks starters drop 100-200 efg when playing against Boston. So Its Definitely Bostons series to lose, on Paper and in the storyline. Boston wins this in 6 maybe 5 if they get cooking, otherwise its a 7 game series
Heat: Knicks heat 4-5 seeds
Heat have beaten the Knicks all three matchups this year with The Knicks starters struggling against Miami. This isnt a numbers issue because the heat don't play necessaricly great defense against the Knicks in fact the Knicks have more steals every game they played. The Heat play fast that seems to tire out Knicks starters as they have to rely on the bench to keep the games close. So Unless Derrick Rose can channel his inner Kobe and come up massive against the Heat from the bench, I think the Heat will just outrun the Knicks and win any 7 game series. The only redeeming factor here for the Knicks is the fact that Miami on paper doesnt play particularly good defense against the Knicks, the Knicks need coaching to win this if its possible. But. Heat in 4 or 5.
Bucks: Knicks finish 6th seed Bucks 3rd seed
Bucks playoff experience would just crush the Knicks. If Giannis turns it on the Knicks team can't stop him. Bucks win. Doesnt matter what happened in the regular season.Bucks in 4 or 5.
Philly Knicks finish 7th seed Philly finishes 2 seed
Barring injury to Philly players, They aren't losing to the Knicks. Philly in 4
Nets Nets drop to 2 Knicks drop to 7
Nets in 4
Conclusion:
Atlanta series bet on Knicks and Boston Series if there is enough value as a dog then go Knicks. Heat series maybe if your getting 4-1 as a Knicks dog?
So it’s safe to say your leaning on them not making it past the first round (unless they play the hawks )