Jalen Brunson already has emerged as the Knicks’ most indispensable player, making his suddenly iffy status — even in the short term — a potential concern.
Brunson, who missed a potential go-ahead jumper in the closing seconds of regulation Friday, leads the Knicks with 21.8 points and 6.5 assists per game through their 9-10 start. USA TODAY Sports Veteran backup Derrick Rose is also still questionable after he missed the past two games with a toe injury. The Knicks would be down to a combination of Immanuel Quickley and Miles McBride at the point if both Rose and Brunson are unable to play. Thibodeau said the 34-year-old Rose looked “better” Saturday and participated in “most of what we did” in practice.
Of course, the challenge for whichever point guards are available Sunday will be defending against Morant, the All-Star ball handler who is averaging a career-best 28.6 points and 7.3 assists in his fourth NBA campaign for the Grizzlies . “With the speed of the game, obviously, he’s a special talent,” Thibodeau said. “He’s an MVP-type player, but his speed is something that a player like that, you’re not going to guard him individually. You have to guard him with your team.
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