Overview
- The team announced Josh Hart will miss at least one more week with a right ankle sprain after starting light on-court work, with another evaluation set in a week.
- Mitchell Robinson missed his third straight game for left ankle injury management, and the Knicks reported no setbacks in his recovery.
- Head coach Mike Brown underscored Robinson’s value on the back line and reiterated confidence in the roster regardless of who is available.
- Karl-Anthony Towns was a game-time decision due to illness and, after warming up, opted not to play, marking his third absence of the season.
- Second-year wing Kevin McCullar Jr. earned additional minutes with Hart sidelined and drew praise from Brown for toughness, defensive reads, and attention to detail.