New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

The Knicks roll into this one off a rough 98-109 loss to Denver, but don't let that fool you. They've been on a tear, winning eight of their last ten and locking down the fourth seed in the East for now. Brooklyn, on the other hand, is just trying to make it to the offseason, having dropped six straight and sitting way out of the play-in picture.

The real show here is Jalen Brunson against Dennis Schroder. Brunson's been averaging 27.6 points and 6.5 assists this season, carrying the Knicks offense, while Schroder, despite the team's struggles, has been a bright spot for the Nets, putting up 14.3 points since coming over from Toronto. Thing is, the Knicks defense, even with injuries, is a different animal.

Look, this isn't going to be close. The Knicks are too good, too motivated, and the Nets are just plain bad. Knicks win this one easily, 118-95.