The Knicks are set to play the Pistons within the first spherical of the playoffs and Stan Van Gundy has spoken actually about their possibilities.
He thinks NY might discover themselves on the tip of a troublesome battle and a seven-game collection towards a bodily Pistons outfit.
“They’re actually, actually good on the defensive finish,” Van Gundy stated, through New York Submit. “They rebound the heck out of the ball. Look, that group can match up with New York. I believe that might be a troublesome collection. I’m not an amazing predictor, however I believe the video games in that collection can be hard-fought. … I’d most likely take the Knicks in seven.”
Van Gundy continued, “I don’t suppose there’s that a lot separating these two groups. Truly, so far as the Knicks at full power, I believe that Detroit would scare me extra if I had been a Knick fan than Milwaukee or Indiana. Though Indiana beat ’em final yr, the Knicks weren’t at full power. Now if [Damian] Lillard is there, complete totally different ballgame. I’d nonetheless take the Knicks, however now I believe it will be a aggressive collection.”
In contrast to Van Gundy, others suppose New York received’t progress any additional than they have already got.
“I don’t suppose they’re ok to advance to the second spherical,” O’Neal stated. “That’s simply me personally.”
James Edwards III of The Athletic tends to agree.
“It’s onerous to beat group twice, not to mention three and 4 instances just like the Celtics have New York,” Edwards wrote. “The Knicks are hoping the percentages even out when basketball issues most, assuming they will get previous the Detroit Pistons or Milwaukee Bucks within the first spherical of the playoffs and get one other crack at Boston. However for now, all New York has is hope….Hope that enjoying Boston carefully as soon as unlocks one thing psychologically, like believing they will cling with the defending champs in the event that they get another shot.”
The Knicks had been 0-10 towards the High 3 groups within the NBA:
vs. Celtics (0-4)vs. Cavaliers (0-4)vs. Thunder (0-2)
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