DECEMBER 22, 2023•NYPOST.COM
Becky Hammon absolutely shades Jalen Brunson, Knicks' title chances: 'Don't have a dude'At least one pundit thinks they’re destined to be stuck in the middle of the pack.
Dennis Smith Jr. - Upgraded to probableSmith (back) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
ImpactSmith was initially questionable for Friday's matchup after being cleared for full basketball activities, and he's trending in the right direction ahead of the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see his multi-game absence come to an end Friday, but it's possible he faces some restrictions during his first game back in action.
DECEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Bounces back against KnicksJohnson closed with 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks.
ImpactAfter scoring just seven points in his previous outing, Johnson had his highest points total since Nov. 22 in Wednesday's loss. Johnson continues to be one of the league's best long-range shooters, as he is shooting 41.9 percent on 6.2 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.
DECEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Solid outing in lossThomas finished Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks with 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes.
ImpactThomas is proving that his prolific scoring isn't a fluke, as he has tallied at least 20 points in each of his last three appearances. The 22-year-old guard is also shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 51.9 percent from three over that span.
DECEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Day'Ron Sharpe - Dominates offensive glassSharpe registered nine points (3-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks.
ImpactSharpe's nine offensive boards helped him record a season-high 15 rebounds while coming off the bench in Wednesday's loss. Despite grabbing double-digit rebounds in eight games this season, the 22-year-old big man has recorded just three double-doubles.
DECEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Hartenstein - Muted scoring in starttHartenstein supplied two points (1-3 FG), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 victory over the Nets.
ImpactDespite being inserted into the starting lineup, Hartensein didn't receive any more playing time than he had over the last three games. While this is partly due to the Knicks blowing out the Nets, it also demonstrates how the 25-year-old big man already was New York's primary center, even with Jericho Sims (ankle) starting. With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out for the season and Sims out for at least a week, Hartenstein should continue to receive increased playing time.
DECEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Julius Randle - Another strong performanceRandle produced 26 points (9-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 win over the Nets.
ImpactRandle led the Knicks in scoring during Wednesday's win over Brooklyn. The star forward has now scored at least 20 points in each of his last 12 appearances. However, Randle is shooting just 29.3 percent on 5.2 three-point attempts per contest this season.
DECEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
