New York is rolling offensively, especially after Monday's blowout win over Denver (61% from the field and 53% from three), as OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points and 16-of-23 shooting. With Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson leading the way, NY has a terrific scoring duo. KAT has elevated the NY offense and the duo is lethal in pick-and-roll sets. Brunson has eight assists in eight of his last 10 games (career-high 17 dimes vs. Denver). He'll be motivated against his former team, and Towns should have a matchup advantage, as Dereck Lively II only played 11 minutes on Monday and is questionable tonight (illness).

Dallas has been scoring a ton of points but will be without Luka Doncic again. I doubt it will keep up with the Knickerbockers, who may finally be turning a corner with their new roster assembled to be a title contender. What better way to show off than to beat the defending Western Conference champs?