New York Knicks: Keys to victory against Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 20

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 15: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks goes for the block on the shot during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 15, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Interior Defense

The Los Angeles Clippers have two of the best big men in the NBA: Power forward Blake Griffin and center DeAndre Jordan. Both are elite finishers off of the pick and roll, both can take over on the offensive glass, and both can physically overwhelm defenders.

If the New York Knicks are going to defeat the Clippers, Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter must ensure that players other than Griffin and Jordan are forced to lead the offense.

Griffin has evolved into one of the most complete scorers in the NBA. A generational athlete who has no trouble finishing through contact, Griffin now has a respectable three-point shot, a quality midrange game, and a decent post game.

Put that all together and Griffin is capable of both taking over as a scorer and getting the player defending him into early foul trouble—in this instance, that will be Kristaps Porzingis.

Jordan doesn’t operate out of isolation on much of a consistent basis, but he has a rare combination of size and explosiveness. He’s a massive target in the pick and roll, and an elite rebounder who will work for second chances.

The Knicks have a strong interior themselves, but Griffin and Jordan form a top five interior on the offensive end of the floor.

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