Knicks vs Heat injury report for Game 2 playoffs: Is Julius Randle playing?
As if Sunday’s loss wasn’t bad enough, New York Knicks fans learned on Monday that not only is Julius Randle’s status for Game 2 uncertain but Jalen Brunson’s is, too. Randle sprained his left ankle (again) in Game 5 on Wednesday and went through a pregame warmup on Sunday before being ruled out.
Brunson hasn’t missed a playoff game and is averaging 24.2 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in the postseason. He was the best player on the floor in round one, so it goes without saying that if New York will be without him and Randle, the Knicks’ offense will struggle.
The Heat are dealing with an injury of their own after Jimmy Butler hurt his right ankle with five minutes left to play in Game 1. He stayed on the court but was limping. After the game, he said that his ankle felt like “a rolled ankle.” Erik Spoelstra said on Monday that Butler was doing treatment around the clock.
Is Julius Randle playing vs Heat?
Julius Randle (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to available.
Is Jalen Brunson playing vs Heat?
Jalen Brunson (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to available.
Full Knicks injury report vs Heat
Jericho Sims (shoulder) is out.
Is Jimmy Butler playing vs Knicks?
Jimmy Butler (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out.
Full Heat injury report vs Knicks
Jimmy Butler (ankle), Tyler Herro (hand), and Victor Oladipo (knee) are out.
Knicks’ starting lineup vs Heat
Since Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle are available, New York’s starting lineup could look like this:
- Jalen Brunson
- Josh Hart
- RJ Barrett
- Julius Randle
- Mitchell Robinson
Quentin Grimes returned for Game 1, but Josh Hart remained in the starting lineup.
Knicks’ upcoming playoff games and schedule
New York will travel to Miami for Games 3 and 4 before returning to the Garden for Game 5.
May 6 at Miami
May 8 at Miami
May 10 in New York (if necessary)
May 12 at Miami (if necessary)
May 15 in New York (if necessary)
