4 Experts Back Jalen Brunson to Dominate Cavaliers as Knicks Hold -250 Series Edge
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Updated · New York Post · May 18
4 Experts Back Jalen Brunson to Dominate Cavaliers as Knicks Hold -250 Series Edge
9 articles · Updated · New York Post · May 18
Four experts polled by The Post said Jalen Brunson is poised for a "monster series" against Cleveland, identifying him as New York's clearest matchup advantage in the conference finals.
The central reason is defensive: the panel said the Cavaliers lack a reliable counter for Brunson, making his shot creation and scoring the series' biggest swing factor.
The discussion also highlighted other variables around the matchup, including James Harden's potential impact and whether extra time off helps the Knicks more than it risks rust.
New York entered the series as a -250 favorite after sweeping the 76ers, while Cleveland came off a seven-game battle with Detroit and was chasing its first Finals trip against a Knicks team seeking its first since 1999.
Will the Knicks’ dominant playoff run continue, or will their long rest create rust against a battle-tested Cavaliers team?
Can James Harden's star power overcome Cleveland's fatigue against the well-rested and heavily favored New York Knicks?