The New York Knicks will be without a key rotation player against the Charlotte Hornets.
The New York Knicks look to keep their win streak alive as they travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.
The Knicks have won seven straight games, picking up a 121-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in their last contest. They now hit the road for a four game trip that includes three games against Western Conference teams. They are 8-2 in their last ten games, but remain third in the East with a 48-25 record. They trail the Boston Celtics by a half game, but have established a three-game lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Hornets are on a winning streak of their own, scoring victories in their last four games. They easily took care of the Sacramento Kings, 134-90, in their last contest. They are in the middle of a seven-game homestand. They are ninth in the East with a 38-34 record, holding the tiebreaker over the Orlando Magic. They are just a half-game behind the Miami Heat for eighth, and 2.5 games back of the Atlanta Hawks, who sit fifth.
This is the third meeting of the season between the two squads. The Knicks are 2-0 in the season series, scoring a 129-101 victory on November 26 and a 119-104 victory on December 3. They will play once more in the final game of the regular season for both teams.
New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will continue to be without sharpshooter Landry Shamet, who is OUT with right knee tibial plateau contusion. Shamet has been sidelined since March 20 and is listed as day-to-day. There have been no further updates on his potential return.
In 46 games this season, Shamet is averaging 9.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He is shooting 38% from three on 5.3 attempts per game.
Miles McBride is still OUT after undergoing core pelvic muscle surgery. The Knicks hope to have him back at some point in the playoffs. On March 24, it was reported that he remains without a definitive timetable, but has progressed to scrimmaging.
Trey Jemison III, Dillon Jones, and Kevin McCullar Jr are all QUESTIONABLE on G-League two-way deals.
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
Pat Connaughton is QUESTIONABLE with an illness. The seldom-used veteran did not play in the last game against the Kings. In 35 games this season, Connaughton is averaging 2.9 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.5 in 7.4 minutes off the bench.
Tidjane Salaun is OUT with a left calf strain. He has not played since March 3. He's averaging 6.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 36 games this season.
Tosan Evbuomwan, PJ Hall, and Antonio Reeves are OUT on G-League two-way deals.