Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jun 10
ESPN Backs Knicks by 2.4 Points in NBA Finals Game 4 as New York Eyes 3-1 Lead
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jun 10

ESPN Backs Knicks by 2.4 Points in NBA Finals Game 4 as New York Eyes 3-1 Lead

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 10

Summary

  • Game 4 opened with New York favored by 2.5 points and a 57.4% win probability in ESPN's BPI, with the Knicks trying to turn a 2-1 Finals edge into a commanding 3-1 lead.
  • Monday's 115-111 Spurs win reshaped the series after San Antonio erased a halftime deficit, snapped the Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak and kept home teams winless through three games.
  • Victor Wembanyama enters off a 32-point Game 3 and has topped 51 fantasy points in every Finals game, while ESPN highlighted him as the top premium DFS play for San Antonio.
  • Jalen Brunson still carries a 38.0% series usage rate despite 36.7% shooting, and ESPN's prop picks also pointed to Dylan Harper over 25 combined points, rebounds and assists and Mikal Bridges for 13-plus points.

Insights

How will New York's offense evolve to counter San Antonio's successful trap defense on Jalen Brunson?
With road teams undefeated, can the Knicks break the trend in their first home Finals game since 1999?