The New York Knicks will be without a key bench player as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers.
The New York Knicks will try to bounce back as they remain in Los Angeles to take on the Clippers.
The Knicks played on Sunday afternoon, losing 110-97 to the Los Angeles Lakers. They are 4-2 in their last six games and 6-4 in their last ten. They are third in the Eastern Conference with a 41-24 record, 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics and 1.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Clippers are coming off a 123-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, rebounding after a tough loss against the San Antonio Spurs. They are 4-1 in their last five and 6-4 in their last ten. They are firmly in a Play-In spot at 31-32, putting them ninth in the West. They are a game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers and a game behind the Golden State Warriors.
This is the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Knicks won 123-111 at Madison Square Garden on January 7.
New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without backup center Mitchell Robinson, who is OUT with left ankle injury management. Robinson played 17 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday, scoring four points, grabbing four rebounds, and coming up with a steal. He was -11 for the game.
Robinson is averaging 5.1 points and 8.5 rebounds off the bench in 47 games this season. He has sat in back-to-back games all season for injury management purposes.
Miles McBride remains OUT after undergoing pelvic core muscle surgery in early February. The Knicks are hoping he'll return in time for the playoffs.
McBride is averaging 12.9 points on 42% shooting from three on 6.9 attempts in 35 games this season.
Dillon Jones is out on a G-League two-way deal.
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
John Collins is still OUT with a neck strain. He was originally injured on February 20, but returned from one game on March 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans, playing 25 minutes and contributing 15 points and 7 rebounds. He's missed the last four games and did not travel with the team on their recent road trip.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser is OUT with a right Lisfranc ligament tear. The injury will require surgery, and he is out for the rest of the season. The rookie from Switzerland suffered the injury on March 4 against the Indiana Pacers.
Bradley Beal is still OUT for the season after undergoing hip surgery in November.