Can the Knicks knock off the Cavaliers?
The ESPN hoops braintrust believes it is possible.
Seventeen of the Worldwide Leader’s NBA experts were paneled for their first-round playoff picks. Only four brave souls — Jerry Bembry, Nick Friedell, Jorge Sedano and Ramona Shelburne — have the Knicks winning. But the other 13 voters have them taking Cleveland to at least six games (and nine have the Knicks taking the Cavs to Game 7).
Noted Knicks enthusiast Stephen A. Smith was not included in the panel. From earlier:
The Knickerbockers are back in the NBA playoffs.