The New York Knicks will be without a key member of the bench as they take on the Chicago Bulls.
The New York Knicks are back in action on Sunday, taking on the Chicago Bulls.
The Knicks got by the Houston Rockets on Saturday, 108-106, bouncing back after a loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks have traded wins and losses in their last seven games. They now begin a three-game road trip. The Knicks are third in the East at 36-21.
The Bulls also played on Saturday, losing 126-110 to the Pistons. They have lost eight straight games and have just one win since January 26, going 1-11 during that stretch. This is the third game in a seven-game homestand. The Bulls are outside of the Play-In bracket, sitting 12th at 24-33.
This is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. They split the first two, which took place on October 31 and November 2. They'll meet once more on April 3.
New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without backup center Mitchell Robinson, who is OUT with left ankle injury management.
He played 18 minutes against the Rockets, scoring six points and grabbing four boards.
Robinson has sat out in back-to-back situations all season.
In 41 games, he's averaging 5.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks.
Miles McBrides is OUT after undergoing pelvic core muscle surgery. He's been out since January 27 and underwent surgery in early February. He's expected to be out until at least the playoffs.
Pacome Dadiet and Kevin McCullar Jr are both OUT on G-League two-way deals.
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
Patrick Williams is PROBABLE with a left hand contusion. He played 16 minutes against the Pistons, finishing with six points. He's missed just four games this season.
Jaden Ivey is OUT with left patellofemoral pain syndrome. He's been out since February 11, playing just four games for the Bulls. He was set to miss at least two weeks as of February 21.
Nick Richards is QUESTIONABLE with right foot soreness. He played 19 minutes against the Pistons, finishing with five points and five rebounds.
Zach Collins is OUT with a right first toe sprain. He's been out since December 27 and has played in just ten games this season.
Noa Essengue is OUT after undergoing left shoulder surgery. The rookie out of France played in just two games this season before undergoing shoulder surgery in December.
Anfernee Simons is OUT with a left wrist sprain. Simons played just 13 minutes against the Pistons before leaving the game early with the injury.