Through 1 Quarter
Although the New York Knicks were the underdogs at tipoff, they’ve since taken control of the game. They currently hold a 27-24 lead over the Golden State Warriors.
Point guard Derrick Rose has led the way so far for the Knicks, as he has ten points and three assists. Golden State hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to six points or fewer.
Golden State might be down, but they’ve been down at the end of the first quarter 14 times this season and have won 79% of those games.
Who’s Playing
Golden State @ New York
Current Records: Golden State 22-5; New York 12-15
What to Know
The Golden State Warriors might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET Dec. 14 at Madison Square Garden. The Warriors will be strutting in after a victory while New York will be stumbling in from a loss.
It was a close one, but on Monday the Dubs sidestepped the Indiana Pacers for a 102-100 win. Point guard Stephen Curry (26 points) was the top scorer for the Dubs.
Meanwhile, the game between the Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday was not particularly close, with New York falling 112-97. Despite the defeat, New York had strong showings from shooting guard Quentin Grimes, who shot 7-for-13 from downtown and finished with 27 points, and point guard Derrick Rose, who had 18 points and seven assists.
Golden State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past three games, so buyers beware.
Golden State’s win brought them up to 22-5 while New York’s defeat pulled them down to 12-15. The Dubs are 16-5 after wins this year, and the Knicks are 8-6 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden — New York, New York
- TV: TNT
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $145.00
Odds
The Warriors are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Knicks, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Warriors, as the game opened with the Warriors as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Golden State have won nine out of their last 11 games against New York.
- Feb 23, 2021 – Golden State 114 vs. New York 106
- Jan 21, 2021 – New York 119 vs. Golden State 104
- Dec 11, 2019 – New York 124 vs. Golden State 122
- Jan 08, 2019 – Golden State 122 vs. New York 95
- Oct 26, 2018 – Golden State 128 vs. New York 100
- Feb 26, 2018 – Golden State 125 vs. New York 111
- Jan 23, 2018 – Golden State 123 vs. New York 112
- Mar 05, 2017 – Golden State 112 vs. New York 105
- Dec 15, 2016 – Golden State 103 vs. New York 90
- Mar 16, 2016 – Golden State 121 vs. New York 85
- Jan 31, 2016 – Golden State 116 vs. New York 95
Injury Report for New York
- Obi Toppin: Out (Covid-19)
- R.J. Barrett: Out (Covid-19)
- Quentin Grimes: Out (Covid-19)
- Luka Samanic: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
Injury Report for Golden State
- Otto Porter Jr.: Out (Rest)
- Klay Thompson: Out (Achilles)
- James Wiseman: Out (Knee)
