deskgamePile some turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes onto your plate, plop yourself on the couch and buckle in for a fantastic day of football. First up are two division games, and the nightcap could be a shootout waiting to happen.
deskgameBrooklyn also will gun aggressively from the outside; 47.3% of the Nets’ field goal attempts this season are from three-point range. Only Boston (55.9%) and Charlotte (49.7%) attempt a greater percentage of their shots from beyond the arc among Eastern Conference teams. The Knicks have allowed 13.7 three-pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA, per TeamRankings.
deskgameAgainst the Colts (4-6), things likely will be much closer. Indianapolis does its best work on the ground, and the Colts' defense has allowed the third-most yards rushing this season.
deskgameJames Cook is enjoying a true breakthrough season, as his 10 rushing TDs are tied for third in the NFL. Khalil Shakir leads the team with a career-high 56 receptions, and recent acquisition Amari Cooper will likely be functioning as a key offensive weapon by playoff time. On defense, six different players have registered two interceptions.
deskgameThat doesn’t mean Stipe Miocic is incapable of pulling off the upset. He is a true veteran of MMA and has some of the best boxing skills in the heavyweight division. If he can prevent the takedowns from Jon Jones, there’s a real possibility that Miocic can land a knockout punch before the final bell rings.
