NBA: 5 Things We Learned About the Knicks in Round One Win
Sammy Jacobs
Host · Writer
5. They Can Win On the Road
The Knicks went 2-1 on the road in the first round, including the series clincher in Game Six. The Knicks will not be intimidated by a Pacers fanbase that is fired up to renew this rivalry. With home-court advantage, the Knicks are in good shape to advance.
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 1 Odds
New York Knicks -6 (-110) | -235 ML | total: 217.5
1. The Knicks Have Hart
Josh Hart is the player you love to have in your corner but hate to face. His effort on the boards is a significant reason why the Knicks advanced to the second round. Hart averaged 12.3 rebounds per game against the 76ers, which is more than impressive for a shooting guard. His 22 offensive rebounds tied New York center Mitchell Robinson for the most offensive rebounds in the playoffs.
Easter Conference Series Odds
New York Knicks -265
2. Jalen Brunson Can Take Over a Series
The Knicks stole the first two games at home as star point guard Jalen Brunson struggled from the field. Brunson was a superstar the rest of the series, including a franchise-best 47 points in a Game Four win. Brunson averaged 35.5 points per game in the first round. He's the first player since Michael Jordan to score 39+ in four-straight playoff games and joined ML and LeBron James as the only players with four postseason games in a row with at least 35 points and five assists.
Jalen Brunson Game 1 Player Props
34.5 points Over (-113)/Under (-115)
8.5 assists Over (-128)/Under +100)
4.5 rebounds Over (-113)/Under (-113)
2.5 made 3s Over (-138)/Under (+108)
3. Offensive Rebounding Machine
The Knicks destroyed the 76ers on the offensive glass. Nothing crushes a team’s soul like giving up offensive rebounds, sometimes multiple on one possession. The Knicks grabbed 14.5 offensive rebounds per game in round one. As we mentioned earlier, Hart and Robinson led all players with 22. Do you know who is third in the NBA? Isaiah Hartenstein with 21.
Easter Conference Winner Odds
New York Knicks +300 (second)
4. Scoring Depth Took a Hit
The Knicks were already without Julius Randle for the rest of the season. Now, New York will be without Bojan Bogdanovic because of an injury suffered in Game Four. That’s a tough blow for someone who can come in off the bench and hit threes. Without the sharpshooter, the Knicks played only seven in deciding Game Six. Will they trust Precious Achiuwa or Alec Burks against Indiana?
NBA Winner Odds
New York Knicks +1000 (fourth/tied)
5. They Can Win On the Road
The Knicks went 2-1 on the road in the first round, including the series clincher in Game Six. The Knicks will not be intimidated by a Pacers fanbase that is fired up to renew this rivalry. With home-court advantage, the Knicks are in good shape to advance.
Knicks vs. Pacers Game 1 Odds
New York Knicks -6 (-110) | -235 ML | total: 217.5
1. The Knicks Have Hart
Josh Hart is the player you love to have in your corner but hate to face. His effort on the boards is a significant reason why the Knicks advanced to the second round. Hart averaged 12.3 rebounds per game against the 76ers, which is more than impressive for a shooting guard. His 22 offensive rebounds tied New York center Mitchell Robinson for the most offensive rebounds in the playoffs.
Easter Conference Series Odds
New York Knicks -265
