Cleveland @ New York picks

Max Strus has converted 2.2 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile among all players in the NBA. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SGs have posted 21.5 points per game (most in the NBA) against the Knicks, identifying this as a good matchup for offensive performance. The 7th-quickest tempo team in the league this year has been the Cavaliers. The Cleveland Cavaliers check in as the 6th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Max Strus registers in the 20th percentile for bricked foul shot attempts, averaging a mere 0.1 per game this year.

Jalen Brunson has attempted 7.4 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Jalen Brunson has played 34.7 minutes per game at home this year, placing him in the 95th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. This year, opposing starting PGs have averaged 41.4% on 3-pointers (2nd-best in the league) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, creating a favorable matchup. The Cleveland Cavaliers have played at the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which should increase plays for the Knicks. The Knicks rank as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).