The New York Knicks have a ripe opportunity to stifle the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 away from MSG. After a dominant Game 4 win, led by Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett, the team is primed to continue forward in the playoffs, but they need the best from Julius Randle, who has struggled to start their post-season run.
Randle scored just seven points, playing 27 minutes, tied for a team-low low among their primary starters, with the other being Mitchell Robinson. Given Robinson’s stature and frame, he needs frequent rest, so Randle should theoretically be playing 35+ minutes per game, but his inefficiency led to him being benched in the fourth quarter.