Julius Randle and the Knicks invade Cleveland

Hi everyone, Happy Halloween! Trick or treat! Here’s my treat for you: a nice Halloween blog to get you in the spirit (but don’t worry no spirits will haunt you from this article) 

I’m coming to you live from Kissena Park with Bobby by my side as always (can’t get rid of this kid lol). I’m bringing you a preview of Knicks Cavs tonight in the first of a home and home 2 game set. 

The Knicks got utterly embarrassed by the Pelicans on Sunday in a 96-87 defeat, following a loss to the Atlanta on the road. The Knicks are trying to right the ship before they take on too much water. They look to take out their recent frustrations on Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, who the Knicks should have acquired. Coming into tonight’s game, this reporter believes that the Knicks need to return to fundamental basketball and avoid playing hero-ball.  They need to create open looks, find the open man, and control the boards. Randle has been the poster boy for the iso style selfish basketball that defines the team as of late. 

On the defensive side of the ball, if they cut off the head of the snake, Mitchell, the Knicks could take the upper hand in the matchup. Hopefully RJ Barrett continues his offensive ascension, and the Knickerbockers can tighten up the turnovers. Over the past couple of games, even when the Knicks seem to have the game on lock down, inopportune turnovers have caused a snowball effect. Not only must the offensive hard hats be on, but the defensive fundamentals are also key to bringing home a victory in the first game of a back-to-back set with Cleveland.  

Hopefully the Knicks can even up their record and come back to a loud MSG tomorrow night. 

Until next time, have a great Halloween. Stay out of trouble and don’t eat too much candy (save some for me)!