Cavs And Knicks Both Looking To Turn Fortunes
The Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the New York Knicks at Rocket Mortgage Field House on Monday evening.

The Cavaliers (12-31) have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including their last four in a row. This marks their first game of a three-game home stand, as they look to snap a four-game losing streak at home and improve on their 6-14 home record. They average 105.2 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league. They average 21.6 assists per game, which is third fewest in the league and are giving up an average of 15.8 turnovers per game, which is second most in the league. Collin Sexton leads the Cavs with 19.2 points per game. Darius Garland is averaging 12.3 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game. Tristan Thompson is averaging 12.6 points and team highs with 10.4 points and 1.0 blocks per game. Kevin Love has been playing well lately, averaging 20.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists, over his last eight games.

Meanwhile, the Knicks (11-32) have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. They have lost five in a row on the road and have a 5-17 road record, as they sit second last place in the East. They average 104.2 points per game, which is third fewest in the league, but they are giving up an average of 112.8 points against. Marcus Morris Sr. leads the Knicks with 19.0 points per game. Julius Randle is averaging 18.9 points and a team-high 9.2 rebounds per game. Elfrid Payton is playing well lately, averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals, in 28 minutes per game, over the last 10 games. Mitchell Robinson continues to give the Knicks a boost off the bench, averaging 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals, over the last 10 games. R.J. Barrett (ankle) missed the last contest and will remain sidelined through Monday .
Posted on: 1/19/2020 8:22 PM
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