Nicks vs Cavaliers Preview: Can the Away Team Overcome the Home Advantage? Cavaliers Aim for a Fourth Consecutive Win

On October 29, the NBA regular season continues with an Eastern Conference matchup as the New York Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Knicks currently have a 1-1 record, averaging 116 points per game and allowing 115 points per game.

The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are undefeated in three games, averaging 128 points per game (top in the league) and allowing 107.7 points per game (fifth in the league).

In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 135-116, with six players scoring in double digits. Donovan Mitchell was efficient, scoring 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 6-of-11 from three-point range, and adding 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen both scored 23 points efficiently, with Garland hitting 9-of-11 shots and 5 assists, and Allen going 10-of-10 from the field with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Evan Mobley contributed 13 points and 13 rebounds, Lauri Markkanen hit three threes for 11 points, and R.J. Hampton added 14 points.

The Knicks suffered a heavy defeat by the Boston Celtics in their season opener but channeled all their frustration into their second game, defeating the Indiana Pacers, the Eastern Conference runner-ups from last season, 123-98. Five players scored in double digits, with four scoring over 20 points. Jalen Brunson led with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Cam Reddish scored 21 points, Josh Hart had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 15 rebounds. OG Anunoby also contributed 14 points.

The Knicks were the second-place team in the Eastern Conference last season, while the Cavaliers finished fourth, with only two games separating them.

In the offseason, the Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns in exchange for Julius Randle and D’Angelo Russell, and added Cam Reddish, which has increased their paper strength, although they are still working on chemistry.

The Cavaliers’ biggest move in the offseason was re-signing Donovan Mitchell to retain their core lineup. The departures of Marcus Morris and Damian Jones will not significantly impact the rotation, and health is the most crucial factor for the Cavaliers.

In terms of injuries, the Cavaliers will be without Caleb Martin and J.B. Bickerstaff for this game, while the Knicks will be missing Khem Birch, Myles Powell, and Obi Toppin. Josh Hart and Immanuel Quickley are listed as questionable.

Considering the player roster and current form, the Cavaliers might have a slight edge, but the Knicks have the home-court advantage. This game could go down to the wire, and the team that makes fewer mistakes will have a better chance of winning.

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