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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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Jan 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) and center Marshall Plumlee (40) in the second half at TD Garden. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 117-106. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) drives to the basket against New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) and center Marshall Plumlee (40) in the second half at TD Garden. The Knicks defeated the Celtics 117-106. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Rebounding

Much like the New York Knicks did last night, they will have to dominate on the boards against the Washington Wizards. Failing to rebound against the Wizards means that John Wall will be able to get out on the fast break, and there are few players, if any, more lethal in the open court.

Luckily, the Knicks rank fifth in rebounding, while the Wizards rank 26th. In their last matchup, the Wizards out-rebounded the Knicks, 37-36.

If the Knicks can flip the script, they’ll put themselves in prime position to win this game.

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Defense

Wall is incredible on the fast-break and at finishing around the basket. His midrange game is getting better, and he shoots 32.1 percent from beyond the arc.

The Knicks’ game plan should be to give Wall space to shoot from the outside and live with the results.

Hornacek’s plan last night was to defend the role players and allow Isaiah Thomas to get his points. Thomas finished with 39 points, but the rest of his teammates were cold, leading to a disappointing fourth quarter for the Celtics.

Wall is a perennial All-Star who will get his points. If they can limit his playmaking abilities in the open court, however, it will put pressure on his teammates to create shots on their own.

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