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Knicks vs Lakers injury report for March 12: Is Jalen Brunson playing?

By Jordanna Clark

Jan 31, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2023; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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After being one of the NBA’s hottest teams winning nine games in a row, the New York Knicks have dropped three straight. The Knicks will look to break that streak on Sunday in Los Angeles against the Lakers, but New York is on the second half of a back-to-back while LA had Saturday off.

To avoid losing four straight, the Knicks will need Jalen Brunson. The point guard missed the loss to the Hornets before returning to play in only the first half of the loss to the Kings. He was out for Saturday’s loss to the Clippers. He’s been dealing with left foot soreness. The good news is that Tom Thibodeau said ahead of Saturday’s game that Brunson underwent X-rays that came back negative. Thibodeau added that Brunson is doing “a little better.”

Given that the playoffs start next month, the Knicks need Brunson to be at his best. Hopefully, Julius Randle will be able to figure things out against the team that drafted him.

Is Jalen Brunson playing vs Lakers?

Jalen Brunson will not play in Sunday night’s game in LA.

Full Knicks injury report vs Lakers

Jalen Brunson (foot) is out.

Is LeBron James playing vs Knicks?

LeBron James (right foot tendon) hasn’t played since Feb. 26. He isn’t set to be re-evaluated for a couple more weeks, and even then there’s a chance that he may not return.

Is Anthony Davis playing vs Knicks?

Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury) is listed as probable. He played on Friday in LA’s 122-112 win over Toronto but scored only eight points in 33 minutes.

Full Lakers injury report vs Knicks

LeBron James (foot) and Mo Bamba (ankle sprain) are out for the Lakers. Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as probable.

Knicks’ upcoming games and schedule

New York will play one more game on the road before returning to the Garden for a two-game homestand.

Mar. 14 at Portland

Mar. 18 vs. Denver

Mar. 20 vs. Minnesota

Mar. 22 at Miami

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