Knicks score game

The Knicks started after returning to the playoffs last season for the first time since But they hadn't been. Luka Doncic had 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks, who had won six straight for the first time since and were looking for their longest winning streak since an eight-game run in their NBA championship season.

But after ending Chicago's nine-game win streak in their last game, the Mavericks clanged their way to an 8-for night Doncic had only five assists, in part because his teammates missed so many open looks behind the arc - though he was only 1 for 9 there himself.

The Knicks opened an point lead in the final minute of the first quarter after consecutive baskets by Barrett and that was still the margin when they took a lead into halftime. With the Knicks leading , Robinson dunked home an offensive rebound and then scored on another follow shot. A 3-pointer by Barrett was followed by another dunk by Robinson before Randle's three-point play capped the run and made it It wasn't really close again.

When Dallas got within 14 in the fourth, Robinson turned another offensive rebound into a three-point play and he followed with yet another dunk that made it Mavericks: Dallas was led by an acting head coach for its second straight visit to Madison Square Garden.

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Julius Randle , PF. RJ Barrett , SG. Alec Burks , SG. McBride will rejoin the NBA club after he totaled 39 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in his appearance for Westchester in Tuesday's win over the Motor City Cruise. Since the rookie second-round pick isn't on a two-way deal, he'll likely be up with the NBA team for most of the season, but he doesn't look to have a spot in head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation at the moment.

McBride appeared in three of the Knicks' last four games, logging just nine minutes in total. Gibson is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks with right wrist soreness. Nerlens Noel conditioning is also listed as questionable, so the Knicks may be shorthanded at center during their matchup with Dallas if neither he nor Gibson are available to play. Samanic missed Monday's G League contest due to a left heel bruise.

Samanic missed most of December with a foot injury, but he was able to play in the team's first game of It's unclear whether the heel issue is related to the previous injury, but it's worth mentioning that both have been to his left foot.

Samanic has been dominant for Westchester when healthy enough to play, averaging Arcidiacono ankle has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks. Arcidiacono will miss a fourth straight game with a sprained ankle after inking a day contract with the Knicks on Thursday.

Noel conditioning is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks. Noel entered protocols Dec. If he's unable to suit up Wednesday, Mitchell Robinson and Taj Gibson are expected to handle the majority of the center minutes once again.

Walker knee is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks. Walker has missed six straight games due to left knee soreness, but he has a chance to return Wednesday. However, if he misses a seventh consecutive game, Alec Burks and Immanuel Quickley will likely continue to see increased usage off the bench.

McBride was assigned to the Westchester Knicks on Tuesday. McBride has played just three minutes in each of his last three NBA contests, but he's expected to get extended run during his time in the G League. Sims has spent most of the season as a reserve for the NBA squad, but he's expected to get extended run during his stint in the G League.

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