After sitting out the Warriors’ pregame shootaround with an illness, Podziemski has been given the all-clear to play in Game 2. He’ll retain his place in the starting lineup, but Gary Payton II could see his playing time increase slightly in this spot. Buddy Hield is another option for increased playing time, but Payton’s defensive ability makes him the player more likely to benefit if Podziemski’s minutes decrease.

While Towns only shot 40 percent from the field in Game 6, the shot volume was of greater importance to the Knicks. His 20 attempts were the most for KAT in a game this series, which helped open things up for New York’s other expected scorers. Towns was one of six Knicks to reach double figures, with four scoring at least 21 points. Towns will be matched with another face-up center in Indiana’s Myles Turner in the Eastern Conference Finals, which begin on Wednesday. That matchup will significantly impact the outcome of the series.

Limited to 7-of-17 shooting in New York’s blowout loss to the Celtics in Game 5, Brunson was far more efficient in Friday’s series clincher. Jaylen Brown did not defend Brunson as often as on Wednesday, with the Celtics’ wing’s foul trouble likely being a factor. New York began to extend its lead late in the first quarter and put the game out of reach in the second, outscoring the Celtics by a 38-17 margin. Next up for Brunson and the Knicks are the Pacers, with New York reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. Game 1 is on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.