Cavs game vs. Knicks: Live updates as Cavs face potential playoff opponent

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The short-handed Cavs return dwelling on Friday and host a Knicks’ crew that’s with out its star, Julius Randle. Tipoff from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

The Cavs (48-29) will likely be with out Isaac Okoro (left knee soreness), and can doubtless be with out Jarrett Allen, too, who’s listed as uncertain with a proper groin pressure. Cleveland will lose some depth probably as properly with Raul Neto listed as questionable and Dean Wade listed as possible on the damage report.

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The Knicks must do with out Randle, who sprained his left ankle early in New York’s 101-92 win over Miami on Wednesday.

The Cavs are at present the fourth seed within the Jap Convention whereas the Knicks (44-33) are 4 video games behind them. As issues stand at present, the 2 squads would meet within the first spherical of the Jap Convention Playoffs.

The query for the Cavs is whether or not they can overpower the Philadelphia 76ers (50-26) in third place, as Cleveland has a extra favorable schedule.

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