NBA Injury Report: Is Jalen Brunson Playing Tonight vs Grizzlies? Knicks Point Guard’s Latest Update

As the New York Knicks (22-16) gear up to face the Memphis Grizzlies (14-23*) in a highly anticipated matchup, both teams are riding waves of recent success. Set to unfold in Memphis’ FedExForum at 8:00 p.m. EDT, this encounter marks the first of two meetings this season between the Knicks and Grizzlies. The Grizzlies had previously managed to defeat the Knicks in their last two matches, leaving fans at the edge of their seats wondering whether history would repeat itself. Amid the excitement, injury concerns linger for both teams, with the pivotal question for New York fans being Is Jalen Brunson playing tonight?

Is Jalen Brunson Playing tonight?

There is pending uncertainty about the availability of Jalen Brunson for Saturday’s showdown with the Grizzlies due to a left calf contusion. The star point guard who hasn’t missed a game this season has just come off of an amazing 30-point, eight-assist performance in Dallas mere days ago. The Knicks will have to reshape their game plan if Brunson is sidelined.

Potential replacements Miles McBride, Malachi Flynn, Josh Hart, and Quentin Grimes could potentially see increased roles while the offensive reins would most likely fall into the capable hands of Julius Randle. The Knicks’ injury report is not limited to Brunson: Mitchell Robinson is out, but Jacob Toppin and Duane Washington Jr. are also out for different reasons, including G-league commitments.

The injury report for the Memphis side is no less dangerous though as Santi Aldama and Desmond Bane have been listed as questionable while Derrick Rose, Brandon Clarke, and Marcus Smart are ruled out due to injuries. Steven Adams and Ja Morant are still out for the remainder of this season.

Possible starting line-up for the Knicks vs Grizzlies clash

The expected starting lineups for both teams add another layer of intrigue to this matchup. For the injury-plagued Grizzlies, the starting five could include: Jacob Gilyard, Desmond Bane, Vince Williams Jr., Jaren Jackson Jr., and Xavier Tillman Sr. Meanwhile, the Knicks may field a lineup featuring: Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, OG Anunoby, Julius Randle, and Isaiah Hartenstein.

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Memphis plagued with a series of injuries and have played back-to-back nights may find some solace in their home court. However, the Knicks have permitted only a single team to score more than 100 points since a trade that dramatically changed their franchise. Saturday night could prove to be a massacre as the New York team thrashed the team with Grizzlies trailing in points per game and Knicks edging from three-point shooting and free throws.

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