Giannis Antetokounmpo's 13-game absence isn't just about missing a star player—it's about Milwaukee losing the only perimeter defender capable of recovering on rotations and the only offensive engine generating spacing for role players. Kevin Porter Jr. has shot 37.1% from the field and just 10% from three in his recent window, which tells you everything about why the Bucks' spacing collapses without their franchise player. The Knicks enter this game at 37-22 in the third seed, coming off a loss to Cleveland that created urgency rather than lethargy. Jalen Brunson (31 PPG on 51.1% FG over five games) and Karl-Anthony Towns (22.4 PPG, 54% FG, 12.4 RPG) form an offensive duo that Myles Turner (1.2 BPK over five games) and Turner's defensive partners cannot contain. This is the critical edge: New York doesn't just have superior talent; they have a defensive infrastructure specifically designed to break pick-and-roll offenses, which is exactly what the Bucks now depend on without Giannis. The matchup quality disparity extends beyond the frontcourt. Brunson faces Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr., neither of whom has the athleticism to pressure him in half-court pick-and-roll situations without fouling. Josh Hart (59.6% FG, 7.6 RPG over five games) operates...