Knicks are favored in all three match-ups this week, with two more on the road and one at home.
Knicks at Houston Rockets, 8:45 pm ET, Monday, November 4, 2024
The Knicks (3-2), fresh off a 128-98 drubbing of the Detroit Pistons, look to extend their win-streak to three games. Meanwhile, the Rockets (3-3) aim to bounce back after Saturday’s hard-fought 127-121 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, where they overcame a 31-point deficit before falling short in OT. The point guard battle between Jalen Brunson, averaging 25.4 points per game, and Houston’s veteran Fred VanVleet should be exciting to watch. In the frontcourt, Karl-Anthony Towns, with averages of 22 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists per game, will square off with Alperen Sengun, who is putting up a 15-point, 12-board double-double.
The Knicks are slight favorites as their offense begins to gain cohesion, while the Rockets have been competitive at home and should keep it close.
- Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
- Time: 8:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM CT
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- TV: MSG Network, NBA League Pass
Knicks at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 pm ET, Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The New York Knicks are set to face the Atlanta Hawks this Wednesday at State Farm Arena. New York’s defense and sharp shooting, especially from three-point range where they lead the league with a 41.7% success rate, have been key factors in their success.
The Hawks, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back from an uneven start to the season. Trae Young’s offensive leads Quin (Batman Villain) Snyder’s Hawks, and the matchup between Young and Brunson should be hot stuff. In the frontcourt, Karl-Anthony Towns’ scoring and rebounding ability should give him an edge over Clint Capela in the paint. The Knicks are favored, should be a closely fought game.
- Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- TV: MSG Network, NBA League Pass
Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 pm ET, Friday, November 8, 2024
The New York Knicks are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks this Friday, November 8, 2024, at Madison Square Garden. With their hardihood defense and offensive firepower, the Knicks will aim to finish the week with a victorious home return against against a foundering Bucks team.
Despite losing four of their first five games, Milwaukee boasts formidable talent in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, both capable of swinging games with scoring streaks. We assume that Giannis will see a lot of OG Anunoby, and that should make for fantastic viewing. Hard to dismiss the Bucks so soon, but Doc Rivers is really doing some of his finest deconstructive work yet in Brewtown. The vibes are not immaculate . . . and the Giannis Antetokounmpo jump-ship watch is officially on!
- Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV: MSG Network, NBA League Pass