The New York Knicks are coming off an important 122-103 win against the Washington Wizards, maintaining their strong position in the Eastern Conference.
With a 44-26 record, the Knicks are looking to stay in the hunt for a high playoff seed as they head into a critical stretch of games.
However, the team will face some challenges as they prepare for their next game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
In the win over the Wizards, the Knicks showed grit, even without several key players.
Cameron Payne and Tyler Kolek were given extended minutes in place of injured players, and they capitalized on the opportunity.
Payne, in particular, made a strong impact with 13 points and 7 assists, helping to maintain the lead during a tight finish.
However, with a significant matchup against the Mavericks on the horizon, the Knicks will need to adjust to some injury concerns.
Knicks get injury update before Mavericks game
Miles McBride, who has been a reliable contributor off the bench this season, is currently dealing with a groin contusion.
While there is still time before Tuesday’s game, an NBA source has indicated that McBride is unlikely to play against Dallas.
The second-year guard missed the Washington victory due to the injury, and this could affect the Knicks’ backcourt rotation moving forward.
CP The Fanchise was the first to report that McBride would miss multiple games, adding to the Knicks’ injury woes.
His absence leaves more responsibility for players like Payne and Kolek to fill the void, as coach Tom Thibodeau looks to keep the team’s momentum going.
With two days off before the Mavericks game, the Knicks will continue to monitor McBride’s recovery in hopes of getting him back into action soon.
The team’s depth will be tested once again, but the Knicks are well-positioned to handle adversity as they push toward the postseason.
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