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Knicks vs Cavaliers injury report for Game 3 playoffs: Is Julius Randle playing?

By Jordanna Clark

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks shoots over Evan Mobley #4 and Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 107-90. 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 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks shoots over Evan Mobley #4 and Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 107-90. 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 had an injury scare at the end of Game 2 after Julius Randle took a hard fall. Randle was still in the game as the Knicks were down 20+ points, as was Jarrett Allen, who was assessed a flagrant one foul. Randle exited the game and went back to the locker room.

After the game, Randle called Allen’s foul “unnecessary” while Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that it wasn’t worthy of a flagrant foul. Luckily for Knicks fans and Tom Thibodeau, Randle appeared to be fine after the game.

With Randle’s status still up in the air entering Game 1, he ended up playing and finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. His efficiency was off in Games 1 and 2, and especially with Games 3 and 4 being at MSG, the Knicks are going to need the best of Randle.

Is Julius Randle playing vs Cavaliers?

Julius Randle isn’t on the injury report for New York. Unless there’s a change, he’ll play in Game 3.

Full Knicks injury report vs Cavaliers

Jericho Sims (sore right shoulder) is out for New York.

Is Cedi Osman playing vs Knicks?

Cedi Osman (ankle sprain) is available.

Full Cavaliers injury report vs Knicks

Cedi Osman (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to available. Dylan Windler (foot) is out for Game 3 after missing Games 1 and 2.

Knicks’ projected starting lineup vs Cavaliers

  • Jalen Brunson
  • Quentin Grimes
  • RJ Barrett
  • Julius Randle
  • Mitchell Robinson

Knicks’ upcoming playoff games and schedule

New York will play one more game at MSG before returning to Cleveland for Game 5.

April 23 in New York

April 26 at Cleveland

April 28 in New York (if necessary)

April 30 in Cleveland (if necessary)

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