The regular season is coming to an end, which means there’s not much time left to secure a playoff spot. While the suspense is total in the West, the East is calmer, with a series already known: Cavaliers against Knicks. And this is very good news for Evan Fournier.
The final sprint is finally here in the NBA, and the suspense is present on the side of the Western conference. Lakers, Warriors, Thunder, Mavericks, Warriors and company continue to fight for a good place, while the race is calmer in the East. As proof, we already know a series of playoffs in a few weeks: the Cavaliers will face the Knicks, realizing the wish of Donovan Mitchell.
Very motivated before the playoffs, the back wanted to challenge New York in the postseason: it is therefore a mission accomplished. This scenario is possible since the Knicks will not be able to catch Cleveland in fourth position, while they have the tie-breaker on the Nets, 3 games behind. The opportunity is therefore a good one to rest the players… and to make room for the substitutes.
Evan Fournier soon to be a holder?
You understood, it’s a pretty good opportunity for Evan Fournier, benched for weeks at the Knicks. The Frenchman was on the court in the last match, suggesting that Tom Thibodeau will give him a few minutes for the last three meetings. On Twitter, many supporters hope that he will be allowed to play.
Wish I could see 3 games of
PG: Deuce (35+)
SG: Evan Fournier
SF: DaQuan Jeffries
PF: Obi Toppin (35+)
C: I-Hart (18-)Derrick Rose
Jericho Sims (30+)
Trevor Keels
Duane Washington Jr????♂️
— KnicksJetsTaddy (@KnicksJetsTaddy) April 5, 2023
What I want to see for the 3 games: Deuce (over 35 minutes), Evan Fournier, DaQuan Jeffries, Obi Topping (over 35 minutes), I-Hart (under 18 minutes). Derrick Rose, Jericho Sims (over 30 mins), Trevor Keels, Duane Washington Jr
Derrick Rose & Evan Fournier getting major minutes tonight?
— NYKnicksPodcast (@NYKnicksPodcast) April 5, 2023
Derrick Rose and Evan Fournier are going to have a lot of minutes tonight?
Knicks starting line up for next game:
McBride
Rose
Evan Fournier
Trevor Keels
Sims— Just John (@nosezme) April 5, 2023
The Knicks lineup for the next game: McBride, Rose, Evan Fournier, Trevor Keels, Sims
The Knicks having acquired this 5th place, the next 3 games no longer have any sporting interest. The opportunity is therefore real to give playing time to Evan Fournier, just like Derrick Rose: two players who could leave the ship this summer. For now, priority to the playoffs in the Big Apple.
