The Cleveland Cavaliers remain the best team in the Eastern Conference and hold a strong 44-10 record, but that doesn’t mean they are unstoppable.
In fact, they could face a number of challenges in the postseason.
However, Brian Windhorst doesn’t think the New York Knicks will get in their way.
Speaking on ESPN Cleveland, Windhorst said he is not “staying up nights worrying about the Knicks” because he doesn’t think they have what it takes to push through the playoffs.
"I'm not staying up nights worrying about the Knicks," – @WindhorstESPN on a potential Cavs and Knicks series 😯
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— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) February 18, 2025
Windhorst said that the team is worked hard by head coach Tom Thibodeau.
Thibodeau’s insistence on pushing his players to their breaking points is not a secret and many people think that will eventually be the team’s undoing.
On top of that, Windhorst said the Knicks aren’t very deep, which will also get in their way.
He said he may change his mind in the future, especially if the Knicks make mincemeat of the Cavaliers later this week.
The two teams will battle it out on February 21 and it’ll be a must-watch game.
If the Knicks do really well during that match, Windhorst could change his tune and start to fear New York.
But, right now, he thinks the Cavaliers will be able to get past them.
The Knicks also have to face the Boston Celtics just days after their game versus the Cavaliers.
It’ll be a very busy week for Thibodeau’s team and it could make a huge statement to the fans.
The Cavaliers should take all competition seriously but Windhorst doesn’t think the Knicks will be the squad that brings them down.
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