Image copyright: Getty Images
2022/23 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Regular Season
New York Knicks v Denver Nuggets
Madison Square Garden
New York City, USA
Saturday, 18 March 2023
19h00
New York Knicks will lock horns with the Denver Nuggets in the
National Basketball Association (NBA) match on March 18.
Head-to-Head
This will be the 97th meeting between the two teams in regular-season games since 1976 when the Nuggets made their debut in the NBA.
The Nuggets have the edge in this rivalry having recorded 51 wins compared to the Knicks' 45 victories from 96 matches.
Last Meeting
After finishing on a 20-7 run, the Knicks defeated the Nuggets, 106-103 on 17 November 2022 as Jalen Brunson recorded 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists in the victory.
The Knicks improved to 8-7 on the season, while the Nuggets fell to 9-5 following a game which took place at the Ball Arena.
What Is At Stake
The Knicks' ambitions of qualifying for the playoffs are alive as they are placed sixth on the Eastern Conference standings having recorded 40 victories and 30 defeats.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets are still the favourites to win the Western Conference title as they are placed at the top of the standings having registered 46 wins and 22 defeats.
Key Players
The Knicks will pin their hopes of winning this game on Julius Randle who recorded a season-high 34 points, along with 11 rebounds and four assists for the New York side against the Nuggets last November.
On the other hand, Nikola Jokic, who has been named the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Month twice this season, will be determined to inspire the Nuggets to a victory over the Knicks.
Image copyright: Getty Images
Quotes
The Knicks emerged as 112-108 winners over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena on 13 March 2023.
“We did enough to win, and the tone was set at the beginning by Julius,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after the victory.
“We have a very young team, so when you have a young team, and Julius is just going into his prime, the only way they’re going to get better is by working.
"If they’re not working, they’re not going to get better.”
NBA fixtures - 18-19 March
Saturday, March 18
01:00 - Charlotte Hornets v Philadelphia 76ers
01:30 - Atlanta Hawks v Golden State Warriors
01:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers v Washington Wizards
02:00 - Chicago Bulls v Minnesota Timberwolves
02:00 - Houston Rockets v New Orleans Pelicans
02:00 - San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies
04:00 - Portland Trail Blazers v Boston Celtics
04:30 - Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks
19:00 - New York Knicks v Denver Nuggets
21:00 - Los Angeles Clippers v Orlando Magic
01:00 - Indiana Pacers v Philadelphia 76ers
01:00 - Toronto Raptors v Minnesota Timberwolves
02:00 - Chicago Bulls v Miami Heat
02:00 - Memphis Grizzlies v Golden State Warriors
02:00 - Washington Wizards v Sacramento Kings
03:00 - Utah Jazz v Boston Celtics
21:30 - Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets
21:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder v Phoenix Suns
22:00 - San Antonio Spurs v Atlanta Hawks
Bet on Basketball at Betway
Kick off your sports betting journey with our exciting Sports Welcome Offer where you’ll get up to R1,000 as a Free Bet when you make your first deposit.
Never miss a basket when you bet on all the latest basketball action with Betway. Register an account today and bet on various sports such as soccer, rugby, tennis, basketball, golf and much more.
Feeling Lucky?
Get ready to experience the thrill of Betgames! Don't miss out on endless fun and stand to win some extra cash! Head to the betway lobby and test your luck with fan favourites, Lucky7 and Dice Duel.
For all the latest sports news, betting tips and promotions follow Betway on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Download the Betway App.