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The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks will lock horns with each other in an enticing 2021-22 NBA season game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
The Cavaliers have been on a roll lately, winning their last three games on the trot. They defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-101 in their previous outing. Five players recorded ten or more points as the Cavs won the game despite trailing by 15 points at one stage. Darius Garland led the charge with a team-high 21 points.
Meanwhile, the Knicks bounced back to winning ways in their last game after enduring a two-game skid. They defeated the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks 113-98. New York was down by 21 points but still ended up winning the tie thanks to a 32-point effort from Julius Randle.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
The Cleveland Cavaliers will continue to be without Kevin Love, Lauri Markkanen and Isaac Okoro. Love and Markkanen have been sidelined because of Covid-19 protocols, while Okoro is recovering from a hamstring injury.
New York Knicks Injury Report
The New York Knicks will enter Sunday's contest without any injury problems.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks: Predicted Lineups
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely use the same starting lineup they did in their last game. Darius Garland and Collin Sexton will likely start in the backcourt, while Evan Mobley, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will complete the rest of the lineup.
Cedi Osman, Ricky Rubio and Dylan Windler will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are also expected to play their regular starting lineup as well. Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier will likely start in the backcourt, while RJ Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson will complete the rest of the lineup.
Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel and Immanuel Quickley will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks: Predicted Starting 5s
Cleveland Cavaliers
Point Guard - Darius Garland | Shooting Guard - Collin Sexton | Small Forward - Dean Wade | Power Forward - Evan Mobley | Center - Jarrett Allen.
New York Knicks
Point Guard - Kemba Walker | Shooting Guard - Evan Fournier | Small Forward - RJ Barrett | Power Forward - Julius Randle | Center - Mitchell Robinson.
