The Knicks are closing in on Boston’s second seed position, with just three games separating the teams as they prepare to host the Warriors at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with national coverage on TNT and NBA League Pass.
The surging Knicks enter as 5-point favorites, looking to build momentum before a challenging five-game road trip. They’ve been on fire lately, even after a tough loss to the defending champions in late February.
There’s some uncertainty around Karl-Anthony Towns’ availability. The star center is listed as questionable for personal reasons, which could be a big blow for New York. He’s been absolutely crushing it lately, putting up 25.1 points and grabbing 12.6 rebounds per game over his last 10 matches.
On the Warriors’ side, all eyes are on Steph Curry’s ankle. The 36-year-old superstar tweaked it during Monday’s win over Charlotte, though he’s listed as probable for Tuesday’s game.
And what a shame it would be if he couldn’t play. Curry’s been turning back the clock lately, averaging an impressive 29.5 points over his last 10 games.
The Warriors have been rolling too, winning six of their last seven as they make a push for a top-five seed in the West. But they’re underdogs tonight – a rare position for a team that’s been favored in their last 10 games.
Other injuries to watch: Warriors’ Gary Payton III (nasal laceration) and Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) are probable and questionable respectively, while the Knicks’ Ariel Hukporti remains out with a knee injury.
The Garden should be electric for this one. With Boston not playing until Thursday, a Knicks win would put them just two games back of that coveted second seed in the East.
