The New York Knicks look set for an opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. J.B. Bickerstaff’s team play an intimidating and physical style of play.
According to Stan Van Gudy, who was speaking during a recent interview with the New York Post, the Knicks could find themselves fighting in a game-seven against Detroit.
“They are really, really good at the defensive end,” Van Gundy said. “They rebound the heck out of the ball. Look, that team can match up with New York. I think that would be a tough series. I’m not a great predictor, but I think the games in that series would be hard-fought. … I’d probably take the Knicks in seven.”
It would appear that New York has a considerable number of doubters this season. And while that may be frustrating for the fanbase, it should provide enough fuel for the roster to prove everyone wrong. The Knicks took some big swings last summer, adding Mikal Bridges and Towns. Now, Thibodeau’s team must prove they’re more than capable of being a threat in the Eastern Conference.
