The Christmas lights of Madison Square Garden will shine brightly, but the New York Knicks may face their toughest challenge of the season. **Knicks: Hampered by Injuries, Can Home Advantage Prevail?** The Knicks have been a pleasant surprise in the Eastern Conference this season, with a 20-9 record and a strong offensive and defensive performance. However, injuries have hit at an inopportune time. Key players Jalen Brunson (ankle), OG Anunoby (ankle), and Jericho Sims (illness) are all listed as day-to-day, making their participation uncertain. Brunson, averaging 29.1 points per game, is the team's cornerstone, while Anunoby is crucial on both offense and defense. If they are unable to play or are not at their best, the Knicks' system will suffer greatly. Despite their recent form (7 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 games), the pressure of Christmas night will test the resilience of the injury-hit team. **Cavaliers: Relatively Complete Roster, Holding a Psychological Advantage** In contrast, the Cavaliers' roster situation is slightly better. Although they are missing Strus and Mobley, the backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland (if healthy) can drive the team. The Cavaliers have top-tier long-range shooting ability in the league, averaging 15.3 three-pointers per game, which will be a weapon against their opponents. More importantly, they may have a psychological advantage. **Conclusion and Key Points** The bookmakers have set the Knicks as 5.5-point home favourites, showing some respect for their home strength but also hinting at concern over the impact of injuries. Conversely, the Cavaliers, with a complete roster, are very likely to exploit their opponent's weaknesses and take the victory from Madison Square Garden. * **Match Prediction:** Cleveland Cavaliers to win away (or win with handicap) * **Score Prediction:** A potentially fast-paced matchup, the Cavaliers are expected to win with the handicap. * **Key points:** Brunson and Anunoby's final game status? Can Mitchell's Cavaliers' outside shooting attack conquer New York? Who on the Knicks' bench can step up?