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The Knicks enter Game 1 against Cleveland with rest, momentum, and a chance to seize control at Madison Square Garden. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down why the extra time off should help more than hurt, how urgency matters for this Knicks team, and why Cleveland’s playoff reputation still feels unproven.
The conversation digs into Jalen Brunson’s matchup with the Cavaliers’ tired legs, Jarrett Allen's past comments about the playoff lights, and why James Harden remains the obvious villain for Knicks fans. Evan and Tiki also debate Donovan Mitchell’s reception at the Garden and whether losing to Harden would be the ultimate insult for New York.
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