Exactly one week ago, David Fizdale started a lot of youngsters against the Pelicans: Mitchell Robinson, Kenny Knox, Alonso Trier and Emmanuel Mudiay to go along with Tim Hardaway Jr. Tonight, the Knicks head coach is opting for Mario Hezonja, Noah Vonleh and Enes Kanter alongside Mudiay and Hardaway.
It’s more experience, and after knocking off the Boston Celtics in New York’s last contest, a mandatory move for Fizdale. In the grand scheme of things though, this starting lineup shouldn’t change the outcome — Vegas does list the Pelicans as five-point favorites.