Brown is shooting 22.6% from 3-point range against New York, averaging less than two 3-pointers per game, but is expected to increase his outside shooting opportunities with Tatum absent, having previously made 5 of 7 triples in Tatum's absence and averaging 2.2 3-pointers at home this season.

Porzingis, who has been limited by illness, confirms he will play in Game 5 with increased minutes and touches due to Tatum's absence, averaging over 21 points and four rebounds in the series.

Mikal Bridges is projected to score over 16 points in Game 5, exceeding his scoring total of 14.5 points, amidst favorable matchups for the Knicks small forward.

Jaylen Brown's usage increased from 28.6 to 30.9 while Tatum was out, averaging 3.3 turnovers in nine playoff games this season and hitting the Over on his turnover line four times, including two of four games against the Knicks.

Derrick White has averaged 19.1 points over eight games against New York this season, with a higher average of 20.5 points at home compared to 17.8 points on the road.

Payton Pritchard scored at least 14 points in 45 of 89 games, averaging 13.6 points in the regular season with Jayson Tatum active and 19 points across 10 games with Tatum inactive, where he reached at least 14 points six times.