Knicks-Cavaliers matchup isn’t a shock
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The Knicks have home-court advantage to start the Eastern Conference Finals, but Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell and head Kenny Atkinson feel right at home.
Brooklyn has had a few high quality role players deliver varied performances in the 2026 Playoffs.
Oubre had five boards on eight rebounding chances in Game 1, with New York not missing much. There will be more rebounding chances in Game 2, and Oubre is projected for six or more rebounds after pulling down seven in both regular-season meetings with the Knicks.