After two challenging games on the road, the New York Knicks are back at Madison Square Garden to host the Raptors. Toronto has lost three straight games, including a loss to New York on Dec. 1.
The Knicks beat the Raptors, 119-106, in Canada. Jalen Brunson led New York with 22 points, and Donte DiVincenzo had 21 points (7-of-10 from three) off the bench. DiVincenzo replaced Quentin Grimes in the starting lineup in the Knicks' loss to the Celtics on Friday. He could be in for another big game against Toronto.
New York will already be without one starter on Monday, and the team could also be without Brunson. He injured his ankle late in the game against the Celtics and limped off the court to the locker room.
Brunson was recognized at halftime of Villanova's game against UCLA on Saturday, and he didn't seem to be in any pain when he walked out on the court.
Doesn’t look like Brunson is bothered by the ankle issue from last night? https://t.co/4Mc8OY9bTp
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) December 10, 2023
Considering how his ankle injury initially looked, it's a great sign he practiced on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson's status for tonight's game vs. Raptors
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable.
UPDATE: Jalen Brunson is available.
Mitchell Robinson's status for tonight's game vs. Raptors
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is out. He didn't practice on Sunday and underwent further testing on his ankle.
Projected starting lineups tonight
New York: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Isaiah Hartenstein
Toronto: Dennis Schroder, O.G. Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl
Knicks injury report
Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Immanuel Quickley (knee) are listed as questionable. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is out.
UPDATE: Jalen Brunson is available. Immanuel Quickley is a game-time decision.
Raptors injury report
Christian Koloko (illness) and Otto Porter Jr. (foot) are out.
New York's next five opponents
New York will head out West for a four-game road trip before returning to the city to play Brooklyn.
Dec. 13 at Utah
Dec. 15 at Phoenix
Dec. 16 at Clippers
Dec. 18 at Lakers
Dec. 20 at Nets