The New York Knicks’ Monday evening matchup with the Orlando Magic (7:30 p.m. ET, MSG) will lack vital star energy.
Karl-Anthony Cities was dominated out by the staff for the primary recreation of a protracted house stretch after struggling patellar tendinopathy in his knee through the Knicks’ loss Saturday at Chicago. Miles McBride (hamstring) has additionally been dominated out however Jalen Brunson (calf) is on the market.
Cities was a shiny spot within the Knicks’ 139-126 loss to the Bulls, recording 44 factors and 16 rebounds earlier than returning to the locker room within the penultimate minute after being fouled on a quick break. This would be the second recreation he has missed this season, following a loss to Detroit on December 7.
A clue to Cities’ standing was supplied earlier within the day when the Knicks (24-12) known as up rookie heart Ariel Hukporti from project to G League Westchester. Jericho Sims is anticipated to begin in Cities’ place, similar to he did through the aforementioned go to of the Pistons. Sims performed six minutes on this match earlier than giving method to Valuable Achiuwa.
The Knicks’ accidents could also be minimal in comparison with the Magic’s: franchise face Paolo Banchero stays in return-to-play situation however has nonetheless been dominated out. Sitting alongside Banchero will likely be Franz (indirect) and Mo Wagner (AC), Gary Harris (hamstring) and Jalen Suggs (rear).
