Knicks hope for injury returns after All-Star break: ‘Walking wounded’
NY Post
As Jalen Brunson headed to Indianapolis for the well-deserved first All-Star experience of his career, the comically injury-riddled Knicks began a much-needed week of rest and recuperation.
The Knicks have dropped five of six, following a scorching 15-2 stretch, with as many as six lineup regulars sidelined with injuries in recent games.
But they are hoping to regain some of their key bodies for the stretch run when they reconvene for a game in Philadelphia next Thursday.
“I think we’ve had a great two-thirds of the season. We’ve put ourselves in a position where we’ve done well, but we have a lot of room for improvement,” Brunson said after scoring 33 points in Wednesday’s shorthanded loss in Orlando. “So I think this break is obviously good for us.
“We’re the walking wounded right now. But I’m more than happy with what we’ve been able to do. So quick reset and just be ready to go next week.”
While Brunson participates in Saturday’s 3-point shooting contest then the All-Star Game the following night, coach Tom Thibodeau said he’s hoping at least Donte DiVincenzo (hamstring), Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will be ready following the eight-day stoppage to return to the rotation against the 76ers.
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