Want to play a preseason NBA game or two to get ready for the season opener as we did in the NHL (and that's working pretty well so far). I have no knowledge of who might play tonight, but the Knicks have made it through the preseason without any injuries, so it would be stupid even for Coach Tom Thibodeau, whom I think played Derrick Rose 45 minutes in a preseason game once and then held practice immediately after, to play his starters tonight. The Wizards are a rebuilding young team for the most part so guys will be playing hard to make the roster/impress the new coaching staff.

Daniel Gafford has seen a reduction of minutes with Dereck Lively’s play at a high level. Still, with his limited minutes Gafford remains highly productive. He has cleared 6.5 points in three of the four matchups, and is averaging 76.5 percent from the field. That mark is three percent higher than his regular season NBA best 73.5 percent. Take Gafford’s over.

With the Celtics being blown out in game four, it could be a blessing in disguise for aging veteran Al Horford. Horford took a playoff low one attempt in game four, and has went under his points prop in three straight Finals games. Yet, there are looks to be had on the perimeter for the non star Celtics players. In the prior two rounds Horford was averaging close to ten attempts. Look for a series high in attempts tonight, and for Horford to clear his points prop.