A pair of blockbuster matchups in the NBA dominates today’s sports world. The New York Knicks travel to Cleveland to take on LeBron James and his Cavaliers. Meanwhile, fierce Pacific Division rivals the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors play the first game of this season’s series on the West Coast.
[sc:NBA240banner ]LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony may be the best of friends outside the court. But on it, they’re fierce rivals. James’ Cavaliers had a lackluster season opener last year, losing to lowly New York. They figure to be much better this time around entering this game with a 3-1 record. James is looking like the MVP that he could be averaging 22 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Anthony is also looking good with the Knicks splitting their first four games. He’s averaging 23 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Anthony has gotten plenty of help from rookie power forward Kristaps Porzingis, who has averaged 11.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game.
Writer’s Prediction
The Knicks keep it pretty close, but James and his Cavaliers still get the victory.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors (10:30 PM ET)
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The Golden State Warriors picked up where they left off with Stephen Curry showcasing his MVP moves along the way. Curry has been spectacular averaging 37 points, five rebounds and 6.2 assists per game through the first four games of the season. He scored 30 points, 21 in the third quarter alone, in an emphatic 50-point win against the Grizzlies on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Clippers are determined to take one step further in the playoffs after blowing a 3-1 NBA Western Conference Semifinal series lead against Houston. They’ve been pretty strong winning their first four games this season. Blake Griffin has been at the helm of the Clippers’ success going off for 29.5 points per game on 62.2 percent shooting.
Writer’s Prediction
The Clippers’ step up and hand Golden State’s first loss of the season.
