Suns vs Knicks
Fri, Jan 9
Final
Suns
Suns
(22 - 15)
112
-
107
Knicks
Knicks
(24 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | 28 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 112 |
| Knicks | 23 | 37 | 26 | 21 | 107 |
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GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Devin Booker
PHX | #1 | G
31
3
8
Jalen Brunson
NYK | #11 | G
27
3
5
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 57% chance of winning the game
Despite Phoenix's strong recent momentum and home-court advantage, the Knicks' superior offensive efficiency and rebounding dominance make them the statistical favorite.
Key Analysis
- • New York will be without key starter Josh Hart, removing their most versatile defender and a crucial rebounder from the lineup.
- • The Knicks hold a distinct advantage on the glass, ranking 5th in the NBA in rebounding compared to the Suns' 20th-ranked effort.
- • Phoenix is missing Jalen Green due to a hamstring strain, which removes a significant scoring threat from their backcourt rotation.
- • The Suns enter the contest in excellent form, having won 7 of their last 9 games and riding a 4-game home winning streak.
- • New York's offense is elite from deep, ranking top-5 in both three-pointers made and three-point percentage this season.
- • To pull off the upset, Phoenix must limit Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 29.1 points per game and leading the Knicks' top-tier attack.
