Knicks vs Cavs Is the Moment New York Has Been Waiting For

On the 85th episode of Hot Hand Theory, XJ and Geoff preview the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, and why this may be the chance the Knicks simply cannot waste.

The Knicks are four wins away from the NBA Finals. They have home court. They have rest. They are playing their best basketball of the season. And after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers, this team looks like it has the depth, versatility, defense, and late-game shot creation to survive almost any kind of playoff fight.

But Geoff argues that the Cleveland Cavaliers are not just a speed bump. They may actually be the exact kind of matchup that can test the Knicks before a potential NBA Finals series against Oklahoma City or San Antonio. With Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen protecting the paint, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden creating offense, and Kenny Atkinson capable of throwing different looks at New York, this series could force the Knicks to prove they have real counters.

We break down why Knicks vs Cavs is such a fascinating matchup, how Cleveland can attack New York’s biggest offensive pressure points, and why Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Deuce McBride, and Mitchell Robinson could all swing the series in different ways.

We cover:

🔹 Why Knicks vs Cavs is the Eastern Conference Finals matchup New York has to seize

🔹 Why the Cavaliers may be a tougher matchup than Knicks fans expect

🔹 How Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen can test the Knicks’ spacing

🔹 The ghost coverage question with Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns

🔹 Why Jalen Brunson could be the key to breaking Cleveland’s defense

🔹 How the Knicks can defend Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Cleveland’s pick-and-roll attack

🔹 Why OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Deuce McBride matter so much in this series

🔹 Mike Brown vs Kenny Atkinson and the adjustment battle that could decide the East

🔹 Whether Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks can still win the physicality battle

🔹 Why this may be the Knicks’ best chance to reach the NBA Finals

💬 Let us know in the comments: Are the Knicks going to take care of business against the Cavs and finally make the NBA Finals?

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