Knicks and Wizards Square Up Tonight in Nation’s Capital

Hello there NY Knicks fans! Me and Bobby are coming to you from Christopher Morley Park and bringing you a preview of the Knicks Wizards game.

Coming into tonight’s game, the Knicks are entering on the heels of a 2 point victory over Trae Young and the Hawks. With RJ Barrett out for the Knickerbockers due to migraines, the team had to rely heavily on the two headed snake of Brunson and Randle. Julius Randle seems to be filling his role better after his offseason ankle surgery with a PPG close to 30. Even more astounding is Randle’s recent ability to avoid hogging the ball. His assists over the last few games have increased dramatically compared to his numbers earlier in the season. Randle has been finding the open man as team chemistry blossoms before our very eyes. 

 

As for Brunson, he has been Mr Clutch when the Knicks require a critical bucket or defensive stop. Jalen puts opponents on skates with his crossovers and drives to the basket. 

Turning to the big man on the boards, Mitchell Robinson, AKA Big Mitch. His career year so far is spearheaded by both offensive and defensive rebounding, averaging 15 RPG. His critical hustle gives the Knicks second and third opportunities to score as well as transition into fast breaks. Not only has he been on fire regarding rebounds, but he is also throwing his own block party. As an anchor on the defense, Robinson always finds a way to collect blocks and protect the paint from opponents. 

 

With RJ on the shelf, the door was left open for Josh Hart. He hasn’t provided the scoring help, but Hart’s defensive skills improve the team’s ability to fill the RJ void. Even though Josh Hart is not an offensive guru, his hustle back to defense, assists on the offensive side, and overall hustle as a teammate is what coach Thibodeau needs from a bench player. 

 

The Knicks will have the upper hand tonight due to Wizards’ youthful inexperience. They will still need to be careful, as the Wizards have nothing to lose. Although Washington possesses a few key veteran pieces in Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, the overall core of the team is very young. 

 

Hopefully the Knicks can contain Poole and Kuzma tonight and bring home another W. A road win would certainly keep their mojo going. You can catch the game tonight on MSG at 7:00pm with Mike Breen and Walt Frazier. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Stay safe and healthy and don’t eat too much turkey. Gobble Gobble. God bless. 

 LETS GO KNICKS!

BRING HOME A W!