PHX vs NYK Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks

PHX vs NYK Dream11: NBA has a strange timeline. The bulk of injuries, COVID-19 pandemic, and a ton of other factors can influence the roster makeup. We also had the trade deadline that ended up changing the projections for various teams. And as the season ticks on, we are seeing various teams either peaking or just falling apart. The season is again a great example that sets a high tone is important at the end of the day because catching up becomes at the tail-end of the season. Anyway, in this cross-conference affair, the Phoenix Suns will take on the New York Knicks.

The Suns are a brilliant team and although they are missing Devin Booker and Chris Paul, they are the only team to hit the 50-win mark. This squad has been developing some exciting young players in the form of DeAndre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, and Cameron Johnson. With some veterans in the mix, the depleted Suns can be a handful.

On the other hand, the Knicks have been far from brilliant this season. Each month, they have only become worse and they keep on falling apart. With the way things are going, there is no doubt that we will see some wholesale changes to this squad. The team entered with a lot of promise this season but it seems like New York fans are left to pull their hair again.

Host: Phoenix Suns
Visitors: New York Knicks
Match Timing: 5 March, @ 08:30 AM
Venue: FootPrint Center

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Suns: No Paul and Booker but they have built decent daylight
The Suns have done a great job of garnering a bunch of wins and going on two 10+ game-winning streaks surely have put them in a position where they can afford the injuries to their backcourt duo of Paul and Booker. The Guard combo form the foundation of much of the success with Devin Booker putting in a bunch of buckets and Chris Paul is the best passer in the league right now. Of course, having two of your foundational players sidelined can hurt the team balance but this is where the team depth will be tested and it may not be a bad practice before the intense tussle of the Playoffs begins. I am not saying having Booker and Paul out helps the matters but it can also help in testing the depth.

Deandre Ayton has done a superb job throughout the season and he is surely one of the best Centers in the league. The Forward combinations are really exciting, wings Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson have been riveting with their ability to play hard on both ends. While Bridges is an incredible slasher, Johnson can light it up from different areas of the floor. Jae Crowder complements the team well with his pesky defense, experience, and can also bring more than decent offense. Shamet and Payne can do a decent job in the backcourt while Aaron Holiday can also be an effective option. So, as the team awaits the return of Booker who may return in a few days, the others can more than hold their own and it is unlikely that the Suns are going to fall from the first spot.

Knicks: A ridiculous season
The New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be competing for the “Most Frustrating Team”. The storied Franchise has seen a lot of painful seasons but this must hurt especially. Why? Last season, the team was doing a great job of being an elite defense while also doing a great job of eking out close wins. This hasn’t been the case this season when the management formed a veteran unit. They brought in veteran guards Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker, the two well-known offensive players. While Fournier has been decent, Walker has reached a mutual agreement to not play for the rest of the season and his days with the Knicks are numbered. This duo didn’t bring much to the plate and the system especially didn’t suit Kemba.

The major reason for the Knicks’ failings has been their lack of efficiency. There are times when almost all shooters go ice-cold from the field and Julius Randle and the fans of the team are at huge odds at this point. On the other hand, while RJ Barrett has been impressive offensively, he has to work on his efficiency too. Alec Burks has struggled a lot, same goes for Immanuel Quickley and with Derrick Rose out, the team’s Point Guard position has been virtually nonexistent. The Knicks are a sinking ship and they have lost six in a row, blowing big leads, not able to close games, and with their offense taking a vacation even their much-heralded defense has been hit too. The Knicks fans must be wishing for the season to end at this point.

Phoenix Suns | New York Knicks
Games: 62| 62
Wins: 50| 25
Defeats: 12| 37

Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Phoenix Suns Team News

• Dario Saric remains OUT for an indefinite period.
• Frank Kaminsky is OUT and still has no timetable for a comeback.
• Chris Paul has been ruled OUT for six-eight weeks.
• Devin Booker is OUT due to COVID-19 protocols.

Suns Expected Starting Five
Wings: PF: Jae Crowder | SF: Mikal Bridges
Middle: C: Deandre Ayton
Guard: SG: Landry Shamet | PG: Cameron Payne

BENCH: Elfrid Payton, Bismack Biyombo, Cameron Johnson, Torrey Craig, Javale McGee, Aaron Holiday, Ismail Wainright.

New York Knicks Team News

• Derrick Rose is OUT for the game and will be evaluated in a week or so.
• Kemba Walker is OUT and has been SHUT DOWN for the rest of the season
• Nerlens Noel is OUT for the game
• Quinten Grimes has been ruled OUT perhaps till mid-March

Knicks Expected Starting Five
Middle: C: Mitchell Robinson | PF: Julius Randle
Guards: SG: Alec Burks | SG: Evan Fournier | SG: RJ Barrett

BENCH: Immanuel Quickley, Cam Reddish, Obi Toppin, Miles McBride, Taj Gibson, Jericho Sims.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

DeAndre Ayton(PHX)
Points: 18
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 01
Steals: 01
Ayton has been a stabilizing presence in the middle for the Suns and his game keeps hitting strides with each season. The brilliant Center has been in 18-23 points and 7-12 rebounds range. Booker can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 33-43

Julius Randle(NYK)
Points: 24
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 03
Steals: 01
Big Forward Julius has done his usual hustle and muscle thing but he has received a lot of flak from the Knicks fans after being their apple of the eye last season. Randle has been in 17-24 points, 6-12 rebounds, and 3-7 assists range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 35-45

Jae Crowder(PHX)
Points: 15
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 04
Steals: 05
Big Forward Jae is a menacing defender and he can also put in a bunch of shots while being an effective rebounder. He has usually been in 14-16 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 1-5 steals range these days.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-38

RJ Barrett(NYK)
Points: 30
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 07
Barrett has gotten his offense at the peak but yes, he can have some efficiency issues. Despite that, he has given the most amount of production and has been in the 23-30 points, 5-7 rebounds, and 2+ assists range recently.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 33-47
Cameron Johnson(PHX)
Points: 20
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 04
Steals: 01
Cameron has been a high-impact player at the wing position and he has been doing a great job with his high-scoring and defensive ways. The Wing can be expected to be in the 15-21 points range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 29-39

Evan Fournier(NYK)
Points: 03
Rebounds: 00
Assists: 00
Steals: 02
Blocks: 01
Evan has been up-and-down scoring-wise but his shooting is much needed by the Knicks. The Guard has usually been in the 13-18 points range for the most part.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 16-27

PHX vs NYK DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

• Alec Burks(NYK) had 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block in the last game. Alec has had a horrid shooting season but has brought 6-12 points and 5-8 rebounds range to the table.
• Mitchell Robinson(NYK) had 10 points, 7 rebounds in the last game. The Center has usually been in the 6-10 points and 7-9 rebounds range.
• Mikal Bridges(PHX) had 15 points, 2 assists, 2 steals in the last game. Mikal has done a great job as the wing, and he has been usually in the 14-22 points and 4-6 rebounds range these days.
• Aaron Holiday(PHX) had 9 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal in the last game. Holiday has done a great job as the defensive player and his role expands with Booker and Paul out. A 7-12 points, 4-7 assists range can be expected
• Immanuel Quickley(NYK) had 11 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal in the last game. Quickley has been struggling from the floor too in terms of shooting and has usually been in the 7-11 points range.
• Cameron Payne(PHX) had 5 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block in the last game. Back-up guard Payne can be expected to dip 7-14 points and dish 5-8 assists with Paul and Booker out.
• Landry Shamet(PHX) had 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist in the last game. The above production can be expected from Landry again.
• Jericho Sims(NYK) had 2 points, 6 rebounds in the last game. Jericho has usually been in the 4-6 rebounds range but that doesn’t play heavy minutes.
• Cam Reddish(NYK) had 7 points, 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals in the last contest. Wing Reddish has usually been in the 5-9 points range.
• Torrey Craig(PHX) had 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. Wing Craig has usually been in the 3-6 points and 4-7 rebounds range.
• JaVale McGee(PHX) had 5 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks in the last game. JaVale can be expected to be in 4-9 points and 5-9 rebounds range.

PHX vs NYK Dream11 Team

PG: C Payne
SG: E Fournier
SF: M Bridges, C Johnson, R Barrett
PF: J Crowder, J Randle(SP)
C:    D Ayton(PP)

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Where to watch NBA Live Score?

Isn’t it going to be fun watching Ayton and Randle fighting it out on the rebounding end and inside scoring? In not a great news for the Indian viewers, this game is not available on TV channels MTV and VH1. Meanwhile, streaming services JIO TV and Voot are not going to display this game for viewers in India. So the best option to access is by getting into the NBA League Pass. You can purchase the annual subscription, through which you can watch all live games and you can also access the full game replay if you can’t catch the live action. To learn the scores, stats, and news, go to the official website of the NBA.