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Knicks vs Heat injury report for Game 5 playoffs: Is Jalen Brunson playing?

By Jordanna Clark

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks while being defended by Kevin Love #42 of the Miami Heat during game three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Kaseya Center on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks while being defended by Kevin Love #42 of the Miami Heat during game three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Kaseya Center on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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It’s now or never for the New York Knicks. After the team’s worst performance in the playoffs thus far in Game 4 on Monday, the Knicks face a 3-1 deficit. New York is 0-14 when down 3-1 and Miami is 14-0 when up 3-1. It’s not looking good for the Knicks.

Ankle injuries have been an issue for New York and Miami in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Julius Randle missed Game 1 with an ankle sprain and Jimmy Butler sat out in Game 2 with a rolled ankle. Jalen Brunson was listed as questionable ahead of Game 2 with right ankle soreness, but he winded up playing. He helped to secure the Knicks’ lone win of the series thus far, but fans have noticed that he hasn’t been 100 percent. The same for Randle, but neither player has gone in depth about their nagging ankle injuries.

Then there’s Immanuel Quickley, who missed Game 4 with an ankle sprain that he suffered late in Game 3. His status for what could be New York’s final game of the season isn’t reassuring.

Without a doubt, the Knicks are going to need Brunson and Randle to be at their best to avoid elimination on Wednesday.

Is Jalen Brunson playing vs Heat?

Jalen Brunson (ankle) isn’t listed on New York’s injury report although it’s evident that his ankle has been bothering him. SNY’s Ian Begley reported that Brunson has been receiving treatment on his ankle “around the clock” and that some Heat players didn’t think that Brunson would be able to play in Game 2.

Is Immanuel Quickley playing vs Heat?

Immanuel Quickley (ankle) was downgraded from doubtful to out for Game 5.

Full Knicks injury report vs Heat

Immanuel Quickley (ankle), Evan Fournier (illness), and Jericho Sims (shoulder) are out.

Is Jimmy Butler playing vs Knicks?

Jimmy Butler (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to available for Game 5.

Full Heat injury report vs Knicks

Tyler Herro (hand) and Victor Oladipo (knee) are out.

Knicks’ projected starting lineup

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

Knicks’ upcoming games and playoff schedule

If New York can pull out a win in Game 5, the series will go back to Miami for Game 6 on Friday. If the Knicks also win Game 6, Game 7 will be at MSG on Monday.

May 12 at Miami (if necessary)

May 15 in New York (if necessary)

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