Knicks vs Cavaliers injury report for Game 2 playoffs: Is Josh Hart playing?

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 15: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket around Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 15: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket around Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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The New York Knicks got a huge boost on Saturday with Julius Randle’s return after he missed the end of the season with a sprained left ankle. After the game, Randle said that he was “tired as hell.” He isn’t on the injury report for Tuesday’s Game 2, but another key Knicks player is.

Josh Hart had the playoff debut of his life, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. It must’ve been the Jalen Brunson SLAM Magazine cover that he wore on his shirt pregame, although he said he was going to burn the shirt after Brunson got into early foul trouble.

Now, Hart’s status for Tuesday is unclear. Tom Thibodeau said on Monday that Hart was limited during practice due to a sprained left ankle. New York’s bench was a key part of the team’s win in Game 1. H

Is Josh Hart playing vs Cavaliers?

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Josh Hart (sprained left ankle) is expected to play. He was listed as doubtful on Monday but was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday.

Is Julius Randle playing vs Cavaliers?

Julius Randle isn’t on New York’s injury report after returning in Game 1. He missed the end of the regular season with a sprained left ankle.

Full Knicks injury report vs Cavaliers

Josh Hart (ankle) is available.

Full Cavaliers injury report vs Knicks

Dylan Windler (foot) is out. He missed Game 1 on Saturday.

Knicks’ starting lineup vs Cavaliers

When the Knicks’ starting lineup for Game 2 is announced, it will be added here.

Knicks’ upcoming playoff games and schedule

New York will travel back home to MSG for Games 3 and 4.

April 21 in New York

April 23 in New York

April 26 at Cleveland (if necessary)

April 28 in New York (if necessary)

April 30 in Cleveland (if necessary)