But playing them together, now that Toppin has improved at both ends of the floor, makes them difficult to defend. Thibodeau has said the Knicks lose defense, in particular rim protection, when he uses Randle at center and Toppin at power forward. Julius Randle (left) and Obi Toppin gave the Knicks a big lift in their opening-night win over the Celtics.
“When I am on the court with him and I see that he has the rebound, I take off and that is what I do best,” Toppin said. In 28 minutes, the second-year forward scored 14 points. When Randle and Toppin were on the floor together for a shade under 16 minutes, the Knicks outscored the Celtics by 12, with Toppin burning Boston in transition, taking off after missed shots and finishing with ease at the other end. “That group played really well together.” “It got us going, it got us into the open floor, which was good,” Thibodeau said. In part because of the absence of Taj Gibson, who became a father on Tuesday, and Nerlens Noel’s left knee injury, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau went to the small-ball lineup in Wednesday’s double-overtime win over the Celtics, to impressive results. They’re already closing in on that number this season. Julius Randle and Obi Toppin shared the court for a grand total of 39 minutes last season. Jason Kidd happy he helped Jalen Brunson get Knicks payday How Knicks could fill final roster spots with major trade still possible Trade concerns or a reduced role still linger.Donovan Mitchell: I was ‘very close’ to getting traded to Knicks The lack of efficiency is concerning for the 27-year-old Randle, who has seen the Knicks transition to an R.J. He repeated a career-high 3.4 TOs per game despite playing 72 games, his highest total since 2017-2018. Julius Randle had a disappointing 2021-2022 season, shooting just 41.1% from the field and 30.8 percent from 3P range. That could be a precursor of things to come, even with the return of Zion Williamson. Ingram took a step forward in the postseason, leading New Orleans with 27 PPG. He reached a career high with 5.6 APG, while maintainting a solid 46.1% FG. Entering his seventh professional season, Ingram has averaged at least 22 PPG in three consectutive years. Knicks F Julius Randle is officially a game time decision Friday night against Miami according to The Athletic's Fred Katz.īrandon Ingram is an elite professional scorer. Julius Randle (quad) is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons.īrandon Ingram scored 17 points (5-15 FG, 1-3 3PT, 6-8 FT), in addition to 7 rebounds, and 8 assists in 34 minutes Tuesday. Pelicans F Brandon Ingram is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Portland as reported by Trail Blazers studio host Jamie Hudson. Julius Randle delivered 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the win over Detroit. Pelicans F Brandon Ingram has been officially ruled out for Thursday's game against Portland as reported by ESPN's Andrew Lopez. the Warriors.Īccording to the NBA Injury Report, Julius Randle (shoulder) has been ruled out Saturday vs. Brandon Ingram went through a full practice on Tuesday.Īccording to Fred Katz, Tom Thibodeau said Julius Randle is out for tomorrow’s game in Orlando, too, and “most likely will be out the rest of the way."Īccording to the NBA Injury Report, Brandon Ingram (hamstring) has been ruled out Sunday vs.
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