The Publish makes predictions for the Knicks-Pistons Japanese Convention semifinal collection:
Stefan Bondy
The Celtics are too good, too deep, too adept at sending the Knicks into mismatches. New York’s greatest hope is Boston falls into an prolonged taking pictures droop. Don’t assume it’s going to occur.
Prediction: Celtics 5
Peter Botte
The Knicks’ offseason overhaul was enacted with the Celtics in thoughts, however that hole appeared as gaping as ever throughout a regular-season sweep. Jalen Brunson and the Knicks gutted by the Pistons collection, however the defending champs are a wholly totally different animal and look poised to repeat.
Prediction: Celtics in 5
Zach Braziller
The Knicks had been lucky to get previous the inexperienced Pistons. They are going to be overmatched by Boston. Solely key Celtics accidents can flip this into a protracted collection.
Prediction: Celtics in 5
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Brian Lewis
The Knicks fall because of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and Tom Thibodeau’s refusal to make use of his personal bench. Brunson carried the crew on his shaky ankle, and Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby had been all within the prime 5 in minutes per sport this season. They beat Detroit in six, however they’ll put on down and see the tables turned by Boston.
Prediction: Celtics in 6
Jared Schwartz
The Knicks present for themselves higher than they did within the common season and make it a collection. However too many durations of heavy Brunson isolation offense, together with inconsistency from Karl-Anthony Cities and Bridges, imply they’ll’t overcome the defending champions. The Celtics’ bench — with Sixth Man of the 12 months Payton Pritchard — will make a distinction as properly.
Prediction: Celtics in 6
Mike Vaccaro
The Knicks insisted all alongside they had been higher than the 0-for-4 they put up towards the Celtics this 12 months. Now they get an opportunity to again up these phrases, as soon as and for all. It could be a hell of a narrative. Don’t rely on it.
Prediction: Celtics in 5
