Nov. 3: Knicks @ Bucks, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
The Knicks start things off for Group B, traveling to Milwaukee to challenge the Bucks on their home court. While some may write off New York and count this as a win for Milwaukee, that’s far from guaranteed. The Knicks have proven time and time again to not count them out, especially when they are playing a contender. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle can go toe-to-toe with the top duos in the league at their best, and Tom Thibodeu’s defensive schemes will help them do that. As for the Bucks, they’ll get a test to start things off on Friday. If Antetokounmpo plays up to their standards, who knows how good the Bucks can be? But with some hurdles already in place for Milwaukee, it will be interesting to see how they respond to a feisty team like the Knicks. While the Bucks should be favored, it’s by no means a guaranteed win.
