The New York Knicks could have a bit extra chew in opposition to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday evening.
The Knicks introduced that Karl-Anthony Cities is not going to solely be out there for the divisional recreation in opposition to Toronto, however will take his regular spot within the beginning lineup. Miles McBride, however, will miss his fifth straight recreation as he continues to wrestle with hamstring points.
Cities missed one recreation after leaving the Knicks’ loss Saturday at Chicago with a knee damage after being fouled on a quick break within the remaining minute. He didn’t play in Monday’s loss to Orlando, permitting Jericho Sims to maneuver into the beginning 5. Though Sims had a good efficiency (with 10 rebounds), there was clearly a lack of offensive firepower, as he solely made 4 photographs in a 103-94 loss to the short-handed Magic digital.
The Knicks (24-13) struggled to search out depth within the absence of McBride, who was by far their strongest backup. McBride has been coping with hamstring points since he was knocked out late within the Knicks’ Jan. 1 win over Utah, a recreation the place he was anticipated to exchange Jalen Brunson within the beginning 5.
Regardless of McBride’s damage, the Knicks didn’t develop their rotation, sustaining their dedication to an eight-man set amid their three-game shedding streak.
