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Knicks Get Boost: McBride Progressing Well
18 Mar
Summary
- Miles McBride is taking contact on court and progressing well after surgery.
- Jalen Brunson is expected to play in the next game against Brooklyn.
- McBride was the top bench scorer before his injury, averaging 12.9 points.
Encouraging news has emerged regarding Miles McBride's recovery for the Knicks. The guard is reportedly taking contact on the court and progressing well following sports hernia surgery in late January. McBride has missed 24 consecutive games but expressed hope for a return before the playoffs. Before his injury, he was the team's leading bench scorer, averaging 12.9 points per game and shooting a career-best 42 percent from beyond the arc.
In other team news, coach Mike Brown anticipates Jalen Brunson will play in the upcoming Friday game against Brooklyn. Brunson missed the recent win against the Pacers due to a neck strain, marking his first absence since mid-January. He requires one more game to qualify for postseason awards, with projections indicating another All-NBA selection.
Substitutes like Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet, and Jordan Clarkson have absorbed the minutes at backup guard. Clarkson recently played 20 minutes, scoring 10 points, while Mohamed Diawara saw limited action. Mikal Bridges also received playing time in a recent game to help regain confidence.
