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Knicks Host Nuggets: Battle of Top Conference Teams
5 Feb
Summary
- New York Knicks are hosting Denver Nuggets, aiming to extend home win streak.
- Knicks boast a strong 20-6 record at home, averaging 27.0 assists.
- Denver Nuggets are performing well away from home with a 19-8 record.
The New York Knicks are set to host the Denver Nuggets in a highly anticipated game that could have significant implications in the conference standings. The Knicks are striving to prolong their current four-game home winning streak as they welcome the Nuggets to their home court, where they have an exceptional 20-6 record this season.
New York's offensive prowess is evident in their 27.0 assists per game, a figure led by Jalen Brunson's average of 6.0 assists. The team is shooting an impressive 47.1% from the field. In contrast, the Denver Nuggets have demonstrated resilience on the road, achieving a 19-8 record away from home.
The Nuggets' recent performance shows a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, averaging 109.2 points. Their opponents have averaged 110.3 points during this span. The Knicks, however, have been dominant in their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record, outscoring opponents by an average of 13.6 points per game.
Injury updates indicate that for the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Mohamed Diawara, and Miles McBride are all listed as day-to-day. The Nuggets are facing significant absences with Cameron Johnson out due to a knee injury, Tamar Bates out with a foot issue, and Aaron Gordon sidelined with a hamstring injury.
