The New York Knicks enter Wednesday's game looking to continue on an impressive run. New York has gone 11-3 thus far in the month of December with their only losses coming to the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers.
That said, their opponent, the San Antonio Spurs will be eager to get revenge coming off of their last defeat against New York in the NBA Cup Final.
Although both teams are battling injuries in some regard, between the two sides, the Knicks seem to have the worst of it.
Despite returning to basketball activities, Landry Shamet is not yet ready to return from a shoulder injury. Josh Hart remains sidelined with an ankle injury and is set to be re-evaluated soon.
Mitchell Robinson has also been ruled out due to an ankle injury.
After taking an elbow to the face from Zion Williamson in New York's last matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, Ariel Hukporti is listed as questionable.
Lastly, backup point guard Tyler Kolek has been listed as probable with right ankle soreness.
If Hukporti is unable to suit up, the Knicks' frontcourt depth will be thin. Guerschon Yabusele may be asked to play extended minutes in relief of Karl-Anthony Towns. Especially considering the length of San Antonio's frontcourt, containing both Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet.
Following Wednesday's game, the Knicks will return to Madison Square Garden briefly for two games, one against the Atlanta Hawks Friday and the other against the 76ers Saturday.
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