The New York Knicks (47-33) will play the Pelicans at New Orleans on Friday night. The game will take place in New Orleans (41-39).
The latest Injury Report for the Pelicans and the Knicks
THE PELICANS REPORT
With only two games remaining in the regular season, the New York Knicks’ playoff fate is sealed.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans are aware that their season will not end with the regular season.
Their future plans will become more clear after Friday night’s regular season home finale against New York.
The Pelicans (41-39) secured at least the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference play-in round with their 138-131 overtime victory over Memphis on Wednesday.
After falling down by 19 points in the second half of the game, New Orleans stormed back to take the lead in the fourth quarter, only to blow a six-point advantage in the final five seconds of regulation and send the game into overtime.
The Pelicans scored the first 10 points of overtime and ultimately won because to two 3-pointers from Trey Murphy III.
The Pelicans’ plan still relies heavily on Brandon Ingram. Naturally, he also has a ticket to tonight’s game versus the Knicks.
On Sunday, the regular season concludes for New Orleans when they go to Minnesota. Depending on the final standings, they might finish anywhere from fifth to ninth in the West. Winning eight of its last ten games has bolstered its standing.
Continue to add players to the list of those who will be unable to play on Friday against the Knicks.
- Jose Alvarado (Leg): Expected to be out until at least Apr 9
- Zion Williamson (Hamstring): Expected to be out until at least Apr 30
- E.J. Liddell (Knee): Expected to be out until at least Jul 1
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THE KNICKS REPORT
The Knicks (47-33) have been seeded fifth in the Eastern Conference and will open the playoffs against the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.
New York is currently preoccupied with improving its health.
Forward leading scorer and rebounder Julius Randle (25.1 ppg, 10.0 rpg) remained out with a left ankle sprain and will miss at least the next two games of the regular season.
RJ Barrett (illness) has missed the last two games, and Jalen Brunson (hand) missed Wednesday night’s 138-129 win over Indiana.
Immanuel Quickley scored 39 points against Indiana, while Quentin Grimes scored 36 points, both of which were career highs.
The Knicks had a 52-37 advantage in boards because to the efforts of Obi Toppin’s 32 points and Mitchell Robinson’s 14 points and 16 rebounds.
The Pelicans will be looking to strengthen their playoff position, while the Knicks will be using their final regular season game at home against the Pacers as an opportunity to fine-tune their performance in preparation for the postseason.
Thibodeau remarked, “We have to look to New Orleans now.” When it comes to the playoffs, we want to give it our all.
Knicks’ injury report for Friday’s game against the Pelicans.
- Duane Washington Jr. (Hip): Expected to be out until at least Apr 9
- DaQuan Jeffries (Calf): Expected to be out until at least Apr 9
- Jalen Brunson (Hand): Expected to be out until at least Apr 9
- R.J. Barrett (Illness): Game Time Decision
- Julius Randle (Ankle): Expected to be out until at least Apr 13
