Knicks vs Cavaliers injury report for Game 5 playoffs: Is Julius Randle playing?
Believe it or not, the New York Knicks have a chance to win their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. With a 3-1 lead, the Knicks could eliminate the Cavaliers in Cleveland. If not, the series will return to the Garden for Game 6 on Friday.
In Sunday’s Game 4 win, Julius Randle was benched for the entire fourth quarter after struggling on both ends of the court. His lackluster effort on defense might’ve been what caused Tom Thibodeau to keep him sidelined down the stretch of a pivotal game.
After the win, Thibodeau made it known that Randle was still dealing with his ankle injury but didn’t go into detail. Randle practiced fully with the team on Tuesday before the Knicks departed for Cleveland.
Is Julius Randle playing vs the Cavaliers?
Julius Randle isn’t on New York’s injury report ahead of Game 5.
Tom Thibodeau says it was not an easy decision to sit Julius Randle on Sunday, but "he's fine. He was bouncing around today." #knicks
— Zach Braziller (@NYPost_Brazille) April 25, 2023
Is Quentin Grimes playing vs Cavaliers?
Quentin Grimes (contused shoulder) was downgraded from questionable to out.
Quentin Grimes (contused right shoulder) is out for Game 5.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 26, 2023
Is Jericho Sims playing vs Cavaliers?
Jericho Sims (sore right shoulder) is out for Game 5. He missed Games 3 and 4, too.
Full Knicks injury report vs Cavaliers
Jericho Sims (shoulder) is out. Quentin Grimes (shoulder) is questionable.
Full Cavaliers injury report vs Knicks
Dylan Windler (foot) is listed as out. He’s missed the previous four playoff games.
Knicks’ projected starting lineup for Game 5
Since Quentin Grimes is out for the second straight game, the Knicks will likely roll with the starting lineup that they used in Game 4:
- Jalen Brunson
- Josh Hart
- RJ Barrett
- Julius Randle
- Mitchell Robinson
Knicks’ upcoming games and playoff schedule
If New York wins in Cleveland on Wednesday, the Knicks will win the series, 4-1. However if the Cavaliers win, the series will return to MSG for Game 6.
April 28 in New York (if necessary)
April 30 at Cleveland (if necessary)
