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So it is Knicks?

So the Bucks got Knicks for the playoffs?

Ancient history

Bucks and Knicks got a playoffs meeting twice in history, but that was with the former Bucks management, in a different era. Dunadan, as a founding member was already at the helm in the Big Apple. there's little data in history books, but Knicks won a championship in 2003, the inaugural season, and Bucks were the Eastern conference winners in 2004, so it was top seed vs 8th seed.

This year

Knicks have the clear advantage here. First game, back in week 2, ended with an overtime win for the Bucks, but it was a very different Knicks pick with Monroe and without Kyrie. Last three games in weeks 16 and 17 ended with strong win for our northern neighbour. Two games were close, decided in last minutes and Knicks blew out one of them.

The matchups

On Kyrie. Westbrook will score a lot and might do it efficiently. On the other end, Kyrie usually struggles. Bucks might elect to put someone else on Kyrie (Zach?) and make harden work for his points.

On Harden. Lavine allowed Harden to go for 40, KCP did a better job. Bucks have some other weapons here, might even experiment with GA34, a guy that should pose problems. If this goes well, it might turn into a game of cat and mice, the one that can get up early enough to set the matchup, will get the cover he wants.

On Wes. Noone really plans for Wes, but he's an efficient and solid 5th starter. The other matchups will dictate this one.

On Milsap. Paul has problems with defenders Bucks throw his way, either Giannis or KAT.

On Dwight. Might be the biggest factor in these games, he destroyed KAT (6 points, 1-11 in two games), Marcin might be a better solution, but it marginalizes KAT.

on benches. NY scores 25+ on Bucks bench, and is +6 when benches play, a margin that could decide 2 of those 3 games.

Best guy on Dwight?

The rating update

Giannis, KAT, Zach and AG00 might get a modest upgrade, the rest of the guys will more or less stay about the same. Knicks mostly feature seasoned players, so we don't expect big differences.

The health

Knicks lost Super sub Chalmers for the season a few weeks ago, but appear healthy in other areas. Bucks have question-marks about Gordon, the rest should be ready. Any resting shouldn't be a problem for either team.

The key factor?

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