CJ McCollum is the main reason why this series is tied 1-1. He scored 26 points in Game 1, then followed it up with 32 points in Game 2. He attempted at least 20 shots in both games and combined to go 7-for-19 from behind the arc. For the season, he shot 37.5% from three. He should continue to have a high usage rate and jack up a lot of threes in Game 3, making this over appealing.
Caesar’s. Despite some highly questionable rotation patterns in Game 2 from Knicks head coach Mike Brown, Josh Hart once again produced a massive stat line in his 35 minutes, with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. With two straight 30+ PRA performances in this series, and a 22/27 success rate on this line with just 32+ minutes this season, look for Hart to help lead the charge for the Knicks in Game 3.
As expected, Josh Hart's minutes have increased in the playoffs. He's averaging 36 minutes and 13.5 rebounds in two games vs. Atlanta. And he's plus-12 in the series. The Hawks don't have a big frontline, which enables Hart to crash the glass even more. I would also play this Over 8.5 at plus money.
