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AI Analysis
Jalen Brunson u26.5 Points Scored
In Game 2, the Sixers employed longer defenders Kelly Oubre, Jr. and VJ Edgecombe against Brunson, who shot 9 for 21, primarily inside the key, which may become restricted if Joel Embiid returns for Game 3, while a questionable OG Anunoby affects the Knicks' offensive depth.
AI Analysis
Tyrese Maxey o24.5 Points Scored
Tyrese Maxey played 47 minutes and attempted 23 field goals in Game 2 against the Knicks, and his scoring opportunities in Game 3 may increase due to OG Anunoby's hamstring injury.
AI Analysis
VJ Edgecombe o12.5 Points Scored
Hart has been Edgecombe’s primary defender in the two games against New York, but injuries to the Knicks' starters may require smaller bench players to guard the 6-foot-4 shooting guard, whose scoring prop has decreased from 15.5 to as low as 12.5 with Joel Embiid possibly returning for Game 3, although projections are still positive for Edgecombe.
AI Analysis
Paul George o2.5 3-Pointers Made
The veteran small forward is shooting 52.5% from three-point range in the playoffs, including 9 for 19 in this series, and forecasts estimate he will make between 2.0 and 3.0 three-pointers in the upcoming game.
AI Analysis
Jalen Brunson o6.5 Total Assists
Brunson is expected to have 7.2 assists on Friday, with a potential ceiling of 7.5, after averaging 6.2 assists in Round 1.
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