Knicks vs Cavaliers injury report for March 31: Is Julius Randle playing?
After securing a much-needed win against the Heat on Wednesday, the New York Knicks are in Cleveland to face the Cavaliers in what will likely wind up being a preview of the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland is 2.5 games back from Philadelphia, the No. 3 seed.
The Cavaliers, who have won four of their last five, have already clinched a playoff berth. Cleveland is coming off a 120-118 loss to Dejounte Murray and the Hawks on Thursday.
Beating the Cavaliers would help the Knicks continue to separate themselves from the No. 6 Nets and No. 7 Heat. However, New York will be without Julius Randle, who left Wednesday’s game with a sprained left ankle. After getting Jalen Brunson back from a hand injury, Randle will miss some time.
The Knicks managed to win against the Heat with no Randle in the second half, and it turns out that they’ll have to navigate the rest of the regular season without him.
Is Julius Randle playing vs Cavaliers?
Julius Randle (ankle) is out for Friday’s contest against Cleveland. It was reported on Thursday afternoon that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Full Knicks injury report vs Cavaliers
Derrick Rose (illness) is listed as questionable. Julius Randle (ankle), DaQuan Jeffries (calf), and Duane Washington Jr. (hip) are out.
Is Jarrett Allen playing vs Knicks?
Jarrett Allen (groin) is listed as doubtful for Cleveland. He participated in parts of practice on Thursday. Once his status for the game is announced, it will be updated here.
Full Cavaliers injury report vs Knicks
Isaac Okoro (knee) and Danny Green (COVID-19) are out. Raul Neto (hamstring) is questionable. Jarrett Allen (groin) is doubtful. Dean Wade (illness) is probable.
Knicks’ upcoming games and schedule
New York will return to the Garden to host Washington before going on the final road trip of the regular season.
Apr. 2 vs. Washington
Apr. 5 at Indiana
Apr. 7 at New Orleans
Apr. 9 vs. Indiana
