The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls face injury concerns ahead of Friday’s NBA Cup East Group C matchup at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET.
The Knicks will monitor Mitchell Robinson, who is listed as questionable with a left ankle issue. Karl-Anthony Towns is probable after managing a right quad strain, and Guerschon Yabusele is also probable with a left knee sprain.
New York has started the season 2–2, with strong performances from Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 31.8 points and 5.0 assists per game. Towns leads the team in rebounds at 10.3 per game, while OG Anunoby contributes 14.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
Chicago enters the game undefeated at 4–0, but the Bulls will be without Zach Collins due to a left scaphoid fracture and Coby White with a right calf strain. Both players are listed as out.
The Bulls’ lineup features Josh Giddey, who averages 19.5 points and 8.5 assists per game, and Nikola Vucevic, adding 18.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per contest. Ayo Dosunmu contributes 14.8 points and 4.0 assists per game, helping maintain Chicago’s perfect record.
