After two much-needed days off, the New York Knicks are looking to snap their two-game losing streak on Monday. The Clippers are in town, and after being traded to LA last week, James Harden is set to make his debut at MSG.
The Clippers are 3-2 to start the season, with losses against the Jazz on Oct. 27 (120-118) and against the Lakers (130-125) on Nov. 1. Since losing to the Lakers, the Clippers haven’t played. LA is entering the game against New York with four days of rest.
Harden has yet to play in 2023-24, so Monday will also be his season debut. The game won’t be nationally televised, but it’ll still draw a lot of attention with NBA fans interested in seeing the new-look Clippers squad. Will New York be able to spoil Harden’s debut?
James Harden’s status for tonight’s game against Knicks
James Harden will make his Clippers debut on Monday in New York.
RJ Barrett’s status for tonight’s game against Clippers
RJ Barrett (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable. He missed New York’s past two games. Tom Thibodeau said on Sunday that he “would assume” Barrett will play.
UPDATE: RJ Barrett is available.
Projected starting lineups tonight
New York
- Jalen Brunson
- Quentin Grimes
- RJ Barrett
- Julius Randle
- Mitchell Robinson
Los Angeles
- Russell Westbrook
- James Harden
- Paul George
- Kawhi Leonard
- Ivica Zubac
Knicks injury report
RJ Barrett (knee) is questionable.
UPDATE: RJ Barrett is available.
Clippers injury report
Terance Mann (ankle) and Brandon Boston Jr. (quadriceps) are out.
New York’s next five opponents
New York will stay in the city to host Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio on Wednesday.
Nov. 8 vs. San Antonio
Nov. 12 vs. Charlotte
Nov. 13 at Boston
Nov. 15 at Atlanta
Nov. 17 at Washington (In-Season Tournament)