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  • Josh Hart limited to 24 minutes in Game 4 loss
    Josh Hart shot 1-of-6 from the field in Sunday’s loss to the Pacers, accounting for two points, three rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes.

    Advice: Like many of the Knicks’ available rotation players, Hart appeared to be running on empty in Game 4. He was subbed out far earlier than usual (if he sits at all), and the nature of Sunday’s game led to Hart only playing 24 minutes. The 121-89 loss was a “burn the tape” game for New York, with the additional rest for Hart and the other mainstays in the rotation being the lone positive. The series is tied at two games apiece, with Game 5 set for Tuesday night. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
     
  • Isaiah Hartenstein (shoulder) logs 22 MIN Sunday
    Isaiah Hartenstein (left shoulder injury) finished Sunday’s 121-89 loss to the Pacers with four points (2-of-3 FGs) and five rebounds in 22 minutes.

    Advice: Hartenstein wasn’t effective in Game 4, and things got even worse when he fell hard on his left arm/shoulder after attempting a layup. The good news for the Knicks is that he remained in the game, with the minutes total impacted more by the state of the game than the injury. However, with a host of Knicks already sidelined, the last thing the team needs is to lose another key rotation player. Hartenstein should be fine for Game 5 on Tuesday, but don’t be surprised if his name appears on the initial injury report. Rotoworld 16 minutes ago
     
  • Burn the tape: Jalen Brunson struggles in blowout
    Jalen Brunson shot 6-of-17 from the field and 6-of-9 from the foul line in Sunday’s 121-89 loss to the Pacers, scoring 18 points with three rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 31 minutes.

    Advice: Brunson and the Knicks were never in Game 4, as the Pacers won the first quarter by a 34-14 margin and did not look back. New York’s star point guard missed his first six shot attempts and finished Sunday’s loss 0-of-5 from beyond the arc. If there’s anything the Knicks can take solace in, it’s that Sunday’s result only counts for one game, regardless of the margin. Also, the blowout led to the Knicks’ key options sitting out the entire fourth quarter. Game 5 is on Tuesday in New York, with the teams tied at two games apiece. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Donte DiVincenzo goes cold, scores seven points
    Donte DiVincenzo played 32 minutes in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Pacers, tallying seven points (3-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer.

    Advice: After catching fire in the Knicks’ Game 3 loss on Friday, DiVincenzo could not find his groove in Game 4. And that was the case for the team as a whole, as New York was outscored by a 34-14 margin in the first quarter and never got back into the game. DiVincenzo was subbed out late in the third quarter as the last starter to exit Sunday’s loss. The Knicks host Game 5 on Tuesday, with the series tied at two. Given how shorthanded New York is, their hope has to be that the extra time on the bench in Game 4 will give their stars a boost. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
     
  • Won't play Monday
    Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.

    Advice: Prosper has missed nine straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Wednesday. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
     
  • Luka Doncic (knee, ankle) questionable for Monday
    Luka Doncic (right knee sprain, left ankle soreness) is questionable for Monday’s Game 4 against the Thunder.

    Advice: Doncic took a hard fall onto his back during Saturday’s Game 3 victory, but his injuries remain unchanged for the report ahead of Game 4. He should continue to play through the pain as the Mavericks look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
     
  • Sidelined for Game 4
    Porter (ankle) won't play in Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics.

    Advice: Porter has missed 11 consecutive contests due to a sprained left ankle. Even if healthy, Porter likely wouldn't factor into the rotation. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Still out
    Jerome (ankle) won't play in Monday's Game 4 against Boston.

    Advice: Jerome hasn't suited up since October due to a right ankle injury that required surgery. Even if he were to return at some point during the playoffs, he likely wouldn't be part of the Cavs' rotation. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Luke Kornet (calf) probable for Game 4 Monday
    Luke Kornet (right calf tightness) is probable for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.

    Advice: Kornet missed some time earlier this postseason with a strained right calf, so his reappearance on the injury report is concerning. However, the probable tag suggests he will be available. If not, Xavier Tillman will play some rotation minutes off the bench. Rotoworld 32 minutes ago