The East’s No. 5 team, the New York Knicks, will look to pick up their first win this season against the No. 4 Magic on Friday at MSG. New York is half a game behind Orlando in the standings. At this point in the season, every win and every loss counts.
A big boost for the Knicks would be if Jalen Brunson could return. On Sunday, he suffered a knee injury in Cleveland that could end his season. It’s a bruised left knee rather than a dreaded non-contact knee injury. He sat Tuesday against Atlanta.
On Thursday, Tom Thibodeau spoke with the media and provided an update on injuries on players, including Brunson. He said the point guard participated in the majority of practices.
New York has 20 games left; only one game separates them from the zone. Brunson’s status for Friday is still uncertain, but don’t be surprised if he faces Orlando after having four full days to recover.
Jalen Brunson (left knee contusion) is listed as questionable.
Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) is listed as questionable.
Jalen Brunson (knee) is questionable. Julius Randle (shoulder), OG Anunoby (elbow) and Mitchell Robinson (ankle) are out.
Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) is questionable.
New York: Jalen Brunson (if he plays), Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, Isaiah Hartenstein
Orlando: Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr. (if he plays)
The Knicks will play three more home games before going on a road trip to the West.
March 10 vs. Philadelphia
March 12 vs. Philadelphia
March 14 in Portland
March 16 in Sacramento
March 18 at Golden State
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