These NBA playoffs have been as wild as any that I can recall, thanks to several comebacks of at least 20 points.
The Knicks have been spearheading this trend, starting with the rallies against the Celtics, and then saving their season in Game 3 against the Pacers.
Karl-Anthony Towns gets the credit, thanks to 20 of his 24 points coming in the fourth quarter.
All things considered, Towns’ production has been consistent. In the past nine games, Towns has scored less than 19 points just once.
He’s a reliable scorer and coach Tom Thibodeau needs that scoring, especially with Jalen Brunson potentially slowing down or being limited by Indiana’s targeted defense.
Even more consistent has been Towns’ passing — or lack thereof.
In 12 of his past 14 playoff games, Towns has registered one or zero assists. However, his proposition bet continues to be lined at 1.5 assists.
After averaging 3.1 during the regular season, Towns began the playoffs with five assists against the Pistons, but it’s been between zero and two since then.
As we all know, the postseason takes on a different identity.
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Starting lineups can change, and opponents also adjust to their evolving scouting reports.
With Brunson dominating offensive possessions with dribbling, Towns is asked to be the scorer much more than a facilitator.
Betting on the NBA?
The Knicks need his scoring and he will stretch the defense with his shooting and rarely look to pass.
I have a 44-37-1 ATS record in this Post sports section and my next play is Towns under 1.5 assists (-125, Caesars Sportsbook) in Game 4.
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Doug Kezirian is a New York Post contributor who has over two decades of experience in the betting space, including spending 11 years at ESPN as a host, columnist and betting analyst. Doug has over two decades of experience in the betting space, including spending 11 years at ESPN as a host, columnist and betting analyst. He’s also the rare personality who has documented success – 14th place in 2023 Circa Million and Las Vegas SuperContest ($37K), two top-10 finishes in 2022 William Hill College Football Challenge ($58K) and also grabbed headlines with a $297K win on the 2021 NFL Draft.
