SUMMARY
- Jalen Brunson and the Knicks play against Trae Young and the Hawks tonight.
- Brunson is listed as questionable due to a knee contusion.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will be taking on Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks tonight. As the majority of the basketball community should be aware, Brunson joined the Knicks last season and helped establish them as a postseason contender. The Knicks are also doing quite well this season and currently hold a record of 36 wins and 25 losses, giving them the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference.
In comparison to the Knicks, the Hawks haven’t been performing as well so far. At the moment, Atlanta has a record of 26 wins and 34 losses, placing them 10th in the same conference. As both teams get ready to face off, fans might want to know about the injury reports and expected rosters for either side. Additionally, a prediction regarding the outcome of this game will also be made.
Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable for the New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks game tonight
Fans who have been following NBA news will already know that Brunson injured himself during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. While attempting his first shot in the game, Jalen landed awkwardly and sustained a knee contusion. Since this injury isn’t known to be too serious, his playing in their next game hasn’t been dismissed completely.
New York Knicks injury report
- Jalen Brunson (questionable)
- OG Anunoby (out)
- Julius Randle (out)
- Mitchell Robinson (out)
New York Knicks expected roster
- Donte DiVincenzo
- Miles McBride
- Josh Hart
- Precious Achiuwa
- Isaiah Hartenstein
Atlanta Hawks injury report
- Trae Young (out)
- Seth Lundy (out)
- Kobe Bufkin (questionable)
- Onyeka Okongwu (out)
Atlanta Hawks expected roster
- Dejounte Murray
- Bogdan Bogdanovic
- Saddiq Bey
- Jalen Johnson
- Clint Capela
In what can only be considered an interesting coincidence, both star point guards from either side are not expected to play in this game. Be that as it may, here are the predicitions for this matchup.
Can the Knicks win against the Hawks without Brunson?
Under the assumption that Jalen Brunson is not completely healed from his knee contusion, it is quite unlikely for him to step on the court for the Knicks in their matchup against the Hawks. That certainly reduces the team’s chances of winning this game considering that he is the cornerstone of their franchise.