The Dallas Mavericks will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden tonight in what promises to be an exciting game. With both clubs aiming for postseason success, this match has a huge significance for their playoff chances. And the swirling trade rumors surrounding the New York Knicks add to the excitement of an already highly-anticipated showdown.

The Knicks were reportedly in negotiations with the Detroit Pistons about acquiring Bojan Bogdanović and Alec Burks to further strengthen their playoff position and secure a deeper postseason run. According to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the deal has been finalized in exchange for Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono, and two second-round picks.

Now, as the Knicks strengthen their squad and look to get back on their winning streak once again, Josh Hart shares a cryptic message before their clash against the Mavericks. The 28-year-old guard asked his boys to suit up for tonight’s clash.

The reason Hart said this is because most of the star players on his squad are not going to be a part of the clash due to their respective injuries. Owing to that, he and the others will have to shoulder the responsibility of the team in the absence of the rest. And if they don’t, well, replacements are on their way.

As the Big Apple gets ready to take on the Big D, Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Jalen Brunson are being sidelined due to their injury situations.

The injury-plagued roster of the New York Knicks

Julius Randle, the star player of the Knicks this season, has been out for the past five games due to a dislocated shoulder. His absence has created a big hole in the team’s frontcourt since Randle’s scoring, rebounding, and playmaking talents were critical to both attacking and defense tactics.

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Even OG Anunoby has been out of action for the last five games due to elbow inflammation which adds to the team’s injury concerns.  And finally, the 27-year-old guard who suffered an ankle sprain against the Memphis Grizzlies, Jalen Brunson is questionable to play the game against the Mavericks.

Despite injury setbacks, the Knicks have shown their strength in dealing with this adversity. Donte DiVincenzo’s breakout effort against the Grizzlies, alongside Isaiah Hartenstein and Precious Achiuwa, demonstrates their ability to play under pressure and compete at a high level despite the absence of important players. So, even though the Knicks are entering the Mavericks game without their best players, with resilience and a collective effort anything is possible.

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