The New York Knicks conclude a two-game road trip on Thursday at the Spectrum Center against the Charlotte Hornets. The Knicks began their two-city journey on Wednesday, losing to the San Antonio Spurs 120-105. They are trying to survive the continued absence of Jalen Brunson, who is recovering from a sprained ankle.
According to the latest injury report by ESPN, the Knicks have two players listed as out versus the Hornets. Jalen Brunson and Ariel Hukporti are both unable to suit up in Thursday's game. It's also the Knicks' second game of a back-to-back, so there's a chance that the team might give other starters rest.
Brunson is still dealing with a sprained ankle suffered earlier this month against the LA Lakers. He's expected to be back in late March or early April, as per ESPN's Shams Charania.
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"Sources tell me it's more of a three-to-four week minimum return timeframe for Jalen Brunson," Charania said. "That sidelines him through late March, early April. The key for the Knicks and Jalen Brunson is keeping that swelling down in that ankle, getting it lower, and then increasing the mobility in the ankle. They know they need to get him right for the playoffs. That is of the utmost importance."
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Ariel Hukporti, on the other hand, underwent knee surgery in late February and was ruled out for four to six weeks. CBS Sports listed his potential return date as April 6, which is less than a week before the end of the regular season.
Mitchell Robinson is not yet on the injury report, but based on his only back-to-back set of the season from March 6 to 7, he'll be rested as part of his injury management.
In Jalen Brunson's absence, New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has relied on Miles McBride to start at point guard. Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns also got additional workload on offense
New York Knicks Predicted Starting Lineup and Depth Chart against Charlotte Hornets
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G - Miles McBride | G - Mikal Bridges | F - Josh Hart | F - OG Anunoby | C - Karl-Anthony Towns
Note: Players in bold fonts are out with an injury, and the starting lineup could change ahead of tip-off.
How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets game?
The New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. EST tipoff at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will be locally televised on the MSG Network in New York and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast in Charlotte.
Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.
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