The Golden State Warriors will face the New York Knicks on February 29 (Thursday) at Madison Square Garden. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. The last time the teams encountered each other was in 2022, when the Knicks defeated the Warriors 132-94. However, the Warriors have a slight edge in the all-time record against the Knicks.
Preview
The Golden State Warriors are on the right track currently, having won eight of their last 10 games and three of their four games since the All-Star break. Their only loss in those four games came against the Denver Nuggets. Golden State is currently in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 30-27 record. Meanwhile, the Knicks have won just three of their last 10 games and have gone 2-2 since the All-Star break. However, they are still one of the top teams, with a 35-24 record.
Starting lineup
The Warriors finally have Chris Paul back after a 21-game absence, but they will be without Andrew Wiggins. Their starting lineup is expected to include Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemzki, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green.
The Knicks will be without Julius Randle, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson in the upcoming game. Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable. If Brunson becomes available, he will start at point guard, but if he misses the game, the expected lineup of Knicks will most likely include Miles McBride, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa and Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Prediction
The Golden State Warriors are favored to win against the New York Knicks on Thursday. They have the momentum and motivation to turn things around, while the Knicks have been consistently struggling after the All-Star break. Currently, The Warriors have a 116.6 offensive rating. The total of this game is favored to go over.
