10* Knicks (2ND RND EAST-CONF GOY)

We're going to say that the Knicks not only win Game 2, but they'll also go on to cover the spread this time after winning 121-117 in the first one. Jalen Bruson continues to be a major bright spot for New York, he had 43 points and it was his fourth straight game with at least 40 points scored. The Pacers got big games from Myles Turner who had 23 points and from Pascal Siakam, who added 19. But Brunson has truly been special of late, as he actually became the fourth player in NBA Playoff history to score 40 or more points in four consecutive games. We really do think that the Pacers threw their best possible shot they had in Game 1, and they just don't have an answer. In fact Indiana led 87-82 after three quarters. This series already has the feeling of the Cavaliers and the Magic in the first round where the home floor advantage can't be overlooked. We're not saying that the Pacers are going to roll over, but we just think their opportunity to earn a split in these first two games has dwindled away. And we don't see the Knicks allowing the Pacers to hold such a big lead right out of the gates in Game 2. That's how we see this series playing out here in the short term anyways, with home floor advantage once again the difference-maker for Brunson on Wednesday night; the play is indeed on New York!

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