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New York Knicks: Preview And Prediction For Tonight’s Game vs Washington

By Matthew Perez

Nov 17, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) dribbles past Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) dribbles past Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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With a core of Kyle O’Quinn, Hernangomez, and Marshall Plumlee, the New York Knicks have a formidable front line with a lot of growing potential. On the other hand, Noah’s ceiling was reached a few years ago, and his inability to score or make free throws has hurt the Knicks.

Hornacek is sure to have his hands full with the rotation when Porzingis and Noah return from their respective ankle injuries.

The Knicks finally managed to get a tough road victory against a very good team. The question is: will they be able to build off this win and stay consistent on both ends of the floor?

Tonight, we’ll get our answer.

The Knicks return to Madison Square Garden to face off against John Wall and the fifth seed Washington Wizards. The Wizards stroll into MSG with a record of 22-19, including a 7-3 record over their last 10.

In New York’s first matchup in Washington on Nov. 1, the Wizards edged out a close victory, 119-112.

For the Knicks to win their second game in a row, they will need another total team effort. Unfortunately, it looks as though the Knicks will be without the services of Porzingis and Noah.

Their status for tonight’s game is still unclear, although all signs point to holding Porzingis out of his fifth straight game. The Knicks want to make sure that Porzingis is 100 percent before returning to the lineup, and Saturday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns seems like the best bet.

The Knicks will look to their bench for similar production against the Wizards as they received against the Celtics.

John Wall is averaging 22.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting, as well as 2.2 steals, 10.2 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. He’s made his case in recent weeks to start in the All-Star Game and the Knicks will have their hands full trying to guard Wall tonight.

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