Knicks vs. Cavaliers: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

In a battle of two Eastern Conference teams headed in the same direction, the struggling New York Knicks will take their show on the road to battle the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

The Knicks were thought to be contenders this season after acquiring Tyson Chandler to plug the middle, but their high-powered offense has failed to support a stronger defense. 

The Cavaliers started out the season 6-6, and optimism was running high. Four straight losses, including a 39-point drubbing from the Chicago Bulls, have taken some of the shine away from them. 

Where: Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

When: Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. EST

Watch: MSG Network (New York); Fox Sports Ohio (Cleveland)

Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Betting Line: New York (-3)

Key Injuries 

Knicks point guard Baron Davis is getting closer to making his season debut. According to Al Iannazzone of New York Newsday, he could be available for tonight's game. 

Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson missed Tuesday's game against Miami with an ankle injury. There has been no update on his status for tonight's game as of this writing. 

Knicks Player To Watch: C Tyson Chandler

Chandlers is coming off his best game as a member of the New York Knicks. He scored 20 points and grabbed 17 rebounds against Charlotte on Tuesday. His presence in the paint on both sides of the ball is critical to the success of this team. 

Of course, if he is overshadowing Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire for too long, then the team is in trouble.

Cavaliers Player To Watch: PG Kyrie Irving

The only reason to watch the Cavaliers is Kyrie Irving. The only reason they have six wins right now is because of Irving. He has been everything this franchise could have hoped for him to be when he was taken with the top pick in last June's draft. 

Everything that the Cavaliers do runs through Irving. He needs to have a big game scoring and passing for them to have a chance in this game. 

What They Are Saying

Carmelo Anthony took a different approach to helping the Knicks win on Tuesday. He took one shot, scored just one point, yet the Knicks defeated the Bobcats by 33 points because everyone else was able to get involved. 

After the game, he said that it was a calculated move to see how the team would respond and it could be a sign of things to come.

“I just wanted everybody to get back their confidence,” said Anthony. “I told you I was gonna try to do a good job distributing the ball, getting other guys the ball. I think I did that.”

Key Matchup: Kyrie Irving vs. Knicks Defense

The Cavaliers don't have any playmakers on offense besides Irving. He has made everyone around him better, even reigniting Antawn Jamison's career. He is going to have to put together a double-double in order for the team to stop their four-game losing streak. 

The Knicks have been much better defensively this year compared to last year. They will be loading up to stop Irving, and the outcome of the game will be determined by how well they are able to do that. 

Prediction

The Knicks are starting to play better, while the Cavaliers are struggling to make shots. 

Knicks 97, Cavaliers 88

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