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Friday 4/11/25 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc
NBA (519) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS (520) NEW YORK KNICKS
Take: (520) NEW YORK KNICKS
The Cleveland Cavaliers (63-16) face the New York Knicks (50-29) on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. The Cavaliers are leading the Eastern Conference and have already secured the top seed. They boast the NBA's highest-scoring offense, averaging 122.3 points per game, and rank 11th in defense, allowing 112.3 points per game. Cleveland has dominated the season series against New York, winning all three previous meetings. The Knicks are currently second in the Atlantic Division and have clinched a playoff spot. They average 116.1 points per game and allow 111.8 points per game. New York is looking to avoid a season sweep by Cleveland and gain momentum heading into the playoffs. Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (SG), Darius Garland (PG), Evan Mobley (PF), and Max Strus (SG) are all listed as game-time decisions. I expect most of these players to rest as this game has no meaning to the Cavaliers. Knicks: Mitchell Robinson (C), Josh Hart (SG), and OG Anunoby (SF) are listed as game-time decisions. Ariel Hukporti (C) is out. Conversely, the Knicks players will go if possible. The Knicks are 3rd in the East, but only by one game over the Pacers. They want to secure that 3rd spot so expect players to play. This game serves as a potential playoff preview, with both teams looking to make a statement. Cleveland played last night at the Indiana Pacers, losing a close 112-114 contest. Now they travel for this 2nd of a back-to-back spot and with no meaning to the game look for players to rest.
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