The Knicks are in serious trouble, but only 3 times this year did they lose 3 or more games in a row. And in the NBA Playoff history only 3 teams in 103 attempts have forced a game 7 after trailing 3-0. We have seen the Knicks come into Boston and win in dominating fashion in 2 of their last 3 trips. Their only loss was in game 4 which they lost in OT. Don't be surprised if the Celtics feed off the crowd and go up early in this game again, but the Knicks will have the youth and the legs in the end to pull off the victory. Celtics only went with 7 players in their last game as they logged some serious minutes. Rivers knows he can't do that again and if he does he'll be in serious trouble on Sunday. I don't think it will come to that as the Knicks will wrap it up tonight with Anthony having a huge game.
Indians are on fire right now and they have the right match up facing a lefty in Pedro Hernandez who does not have anything special in his repertoire. An average 88mph fast ball he's gotten lucky with a .250 BABIP and a 92.1 LOB% with just 4.11 K/9 and 2.35 BB/9. I expect the Indians to stay hot as they are hitting .321 with 8.50 runs per 9 over their last 10 games vs. LHP while their bullpen has been pretty darn good over that period as well with a 1.26 ERA. They are 4th in the league in OPS vs. LHP so this is clearly something they are doing well on the season.
Twins on the other hand are not as good vs. RHP with a .214 average and just 3.09 runs per 9 over their last 10 games and are ranked 27th in OPS on the season vs. RHP. Justin Masterson has been solid at home and posts a 2.57 ERA. He's had quality starts in 4 of his last 5 home starts vs. the Twins and should have another one here tonight.
