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Knicks vs Kings injury report for March 9: Is Jalen Brunson playing?
After losing to the Hornets on Tuesday night, the New York Knicks will look to start a new winning streak against the Kings in what will be the first of a four-game road trip. Similar to New York, Sacramento has been quite the surprise this season. After the Grizzlies’ loss to the Lakers on Tuesday, the Kings slid into the No. 2 spot in the West.
The Knicks are 1-0 against the Kings after a 112-99 win on Dec. 11 at MSG. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett both finished with 27 points against a Sacramento team that was without De’Aaron Fox.
Is Jalen Brunson playing vs Kings?
Jalen Brunson has missed New York’s last two games with left foot soreness. Tom Thibodeau said that it isn’t anything major and that he has been receiving treatment and will be on the road trip with the team.
He’s available to play in Sacramento.
Full Knicks injury report vs Kings
Jalen Brunson (foot) is available to play after missing the last two games.
Is De’Aaron Fox playing vs Knicks?
De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) has missed the last couple of games for Sacramento. He said on Wednesday that he will play against New York.
Full Kings injury report vs Knicks
De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) is available for the Kings.
Knicks’ upcoming schedule and opponents
New York will play three more games on the road before returning to the Garden on Mar. 18 to take on the No. 1 team in the West.
Mar. 11 at Clippers
Mar. 12 at Lakers
Mar. 14 at Portland
Mar. 18 vs. Denver
