Julius Randle injury update will be a topic of conversation between New York Knicks circles as the playoffs draw closer. Randle has been out since Jan. 27 with a dislocated shoulder. He avoided the possibility of undergoing surgery. The former Most Improved Player of the Year has missed the last 20 games.
The Knicks went 10-10 in that stretch, hitting their stride of late. They have won their last three games after a slow run with OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson also missing time. New York faced Golden State on Monday and hopes to continue that run behind its pesky defense.
The Knicks have held their opponents to under 95.0 points over their last nine games.
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Julius Randle Injury Update: Are Knicks All-Star Close to Return?
Julius Randle is not about to come back. He has recently started to gain momentum with minor contacts. It’s always from week to week. Randle could even miss the rest of the season if he decides to have surgery. The Knicks will have to continue playing without him for the foreseeable future.
Knicks could miss Julius Randle against undersized Warriors roster
The New York Knicks have done well defensively against all teams despite the extended absences of Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson. However, their attack was apparently clumsy. Their size factor is gone with the elimination of two of their key frontline players.
Randle had another stellar season on that front, averaging 24.0 points and 5.0 assists, while shooting 47.2%. He was 31.1% from 3-point range, but tough coverage most nights from distance.
The Knicks could have used Randle to keep Draymond Green busy and out of action involving Jalen Brunson as much as possible, but that may not be the case. New York will need more Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo to keep the Warriors defense from matching the Knicks.
How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors?
ESPN will nationally broadcast the New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors game. MSG Network NBC Sports Bay Area will cover the game locally. Fans outside the United States can watch the action live online via NBA League Pass. The alert is at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Brunson, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson will be among the big stars in action.
The Knicks lost their previous game against the Warriors 110-99 at home on February 29.
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