New York Knicks Injury Report: Will star player Jalen Brunson start against Cleveland Cavaliers?

The New York Knicks will go head to head against Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, April 11 at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main talking point from Knicks point of view would be whether Jalen Brunson starts against the Cavaliers or not. 

Will Jalen Brunson play against Cleveland Cavaliers?

The 28-year-old point guard is expected to start against Cavaliers as the team is coming off two consecutive losses. Jalen Brunson has been one of the crucial players for the Knicks. He has played a total of 64 games in the ongoing season. 

In those 64 games, he averages 26.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game. He has been suffering from ankle issues late in the season after rolling his ankle in a game against Los Angeles Lakers last month. 

He made a return from his injury four days ago when the Knicks took on Phoenix Suns as the former walked away with a victory. The Knicks have lost the next two games with Brunson playing. He has been featured heavily as he clocks 35.5 minutes per game this season. He is coming off a 29-minute performance in a loss against the Pistons last night. 

The Cavaliers will rest key players such as Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, according to their injury report. Jalen Brunson has averaged 16.8 points, 4.6 assists and 3.1 rebounds in the 17 games that he has played against the Cavaliers in his career.

The New York Knicks are currently third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 50-30 and are on a two game losing streak. On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers are first in the Eastern Conference with a record of 63-17 and are on a one game losing streak. 

When and where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks clash?

The tip-off time of Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks clash is 7:30 pm EST. The live broadcast of Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks clash will be available on FanDuel Sports Network. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks clash on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.