The Cleveland Cavaliers will face off with the New York Knicks on Sunday night in Cleveland hoping to shake off a two-game losing streak that most recently saw them give up 123 points in a loss to the Pelicans.
Cleveland has dropped back-to-back games to the Nets and Pelicans, which means the lowly Knicks coming to town couldn’t come at a better time to help them right the ship. The Cavs could use a big win to calm the nerves of fans who have watched Cleveland stumble out of the gates this season, and to help, the Cavs will get some point guard depth back in the lineup.
Derrick Rose, who sprained his ankle against the Milwaukee Bucks just over a week ago, will be back in action against his former team.
Ty Lue says Derrick Rose will return from a four-game absence because of a sprained left ankle tonight https://t.co/UBdm3ygbpc
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 29, 2017
How much Rose helps is still to be determined, as Cleveland’s biggest issue is on the defensive side of the ball, and Rose in recent years has been far from an asset on defense.
That said, he will provide some much-needed depth in their already-depleted guard rotation, and against a Knicks defense that is susceptible, his fresh legs could benefit the Cavs entering the second night of a back-to-back.
