In this season’s 54 games, the Knicks have a record of 33-21. Currently, New York is experiencing a minor three-game losing streak. The referees made a blown call during their loss to Houston on Monday. Despite this setback, the Knicks are currently ranked 4th in the Eastern Conference and show great potential for the second half of the season.
To improve their performance, the Knicks need their key players to recover from injuries and return to the starting lineup. Prior to their game on Monday, three starters, namely Julius Randle, O.G. Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson, were unavailable. During the game, starting SG Donte DiVincenzo requested to be substituted and immediately headed to the locker room. According to a report by Fred Katz of The Athletic, DiVincenzo suffered a right hamstring injury, adding to the team’s challenges.
DiVincenzo, who is currently in his 6th professional season, joined the New York Knicks for the first time this year. Prior to this, he demonstrated his ability to be a starting SG in the NBA while playing for Milwaukee in the 2020-21 season. He started in 66 games for the team but unfortunately suffered a season-ending injury during the playoffs. Fortunately, Milwaukee managed to win the NBA Finals in six games.
Now, DiVincenzo brings his championship experience to the Knicks and aims to help the team achieve their ultimate goal. The 27-year-old has played in all 54 games for the Knicks this season, although he appeared to be dealing with hamstring issues towards the end of their game on Monday night. With only one more game before the all-star break, DiVincenzo can utilize this time to rest and prepare for the second half of the season.
The Knicks have made significant roster upgrades prior to the trade deadline. New additions such as O.G. Anunoby, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Alec Burks have strengthened the team’s depth. New York is determined to have a deep roster for what they anticipate to be a lengthy playoff run. Despite having a weaker roster last season, the team managed to reach the second round of the playoffs. The addition of players like Donte DiVincenzo during the offseason has greatly enhanced the team. Knicks fans have high expectations for the upcoming postseason and eagerly await a championship victory.
According to the Source sportslens.com