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Tyler Kolek

NYK Guard #13

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Tyler Kolek produced 16 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and four three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Fresh off the most productive game of his NBA career, Kolek had another impactful performance on Christmas Day. The second-year guard finished one assist shy of a double-double and combined with Jordan Clarkson to score 41 points. Kolek may not be at the point where he’s a must-roster player, but Josh Hart’s fourth-quarter ankle injury may open up additional minutes for the Knicks’ reserves.
Jordan Clarkson

NYK Guard #00

Jordan Clarkson amassed 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists, three steals and five three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Cavaliers.

As much as Christmas Day games focus on name-brand stars, the Knicks’ bench was the difference in Thursday’s victory. Clarkson and Tyler Kolek spearheaded an 18-0 second-quarter run that erased a terrible start, and both made key plays during the second half to complete the rally. Clarkson’s 25 points are a season-high, and he’s reached double figures in four of his last five games. If Josh Hart (ankle) has to miss time, Clarkson’s opportunities will likely increase despite coming off the bench.
Karl-Anthony Towns

NYK Center-Forward #32

Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 11 points (5-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals in Thursday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Towns fell into the bad habit of committing silly fouls, as two within the first two-plus minutes parked him on the bench early in the first quarter. While the scoring wasn’t there, KAT did grab a game-high 14 rebounds, including a putback of a Tyler Kolek miss with 27.3 seconds remaining that gave New York a four-point lead. Towns and Mitchell Robinson (13 rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot) combined to corral 27 of New York’s 43 rebounds on the day. The Knicks end Week 10 with a game against the Hawks on Saturday.
Jalen Brunson

NYK Guard #11

Jalen Brunson accounted for 34 points (10-of-25 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), one rebound, four assists, two steals and six three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Cavaliers.

Brusnon and the Knicks got off to a brutally slow start on Christmas Day, making just two of their first 15 shot attempts. New York would get off the mat during the second and fourth quarters, but it was the bench that sparked the rallies as opposed to Brunson. The captain finished with his 15th game of 30 points or more, so all wasn’t lost for those who have him rostered. And individual plus/minus, which can be a flawed stat to begin with, is not a scoring category in fantasy leagues.
Josh Hart

NYK Guard #3

Josh Hart (ankle) finished Thursday’s win over the Cavaliers with 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers.

Hart was not on the court to finish Thursday’s comeback victory, as he sprained his right ankle on a drive to the basket early in the fourth quarter. The Knicks’ wing made his free throws and then limped back to the locker room after the team gave an intentional foul. Hart would not return, but he was on the bench to watch the Knicks complete their comeback. Tyler Kolek was part of the closing lineup, and he could take on an expanded role if Hart misses time.
Jalen Brunson

NYK Guard #11

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns will start Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Brunson and Anunoby are back after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. Their returns push Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson to the bench, lowering the fantasy ceiling of the former. As for Robinson, coming off the bench may be better for him given the injury history.
Guerschon Yabusele

NYK Forward #28

Guerschon Yabusele (illness) is available for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Yabusele is good to go after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves. However, he has not been guaranteed rotation minutes recently, so the forward’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball.
Miles McBride

NYK Guard #2

Miles McBride (ankle) is out for Thursday’s matchup with the Cavaliers.

Deuce has been out since December 7, and his absence will extend through Christmas. For as long as McBride is on the shelf, Tyler Kolek should see additional run off the bench.
OG Anunoby

NYK Forward-Guard #8

OG Anunoby (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Cavaliers.

Anunoby will return following a one-game absence, and he should be expected to slot back into the starting five. With Guerschon Yabusele (illness) questionable, Anunoby could be leaned on more heavily.
Jalen Brunson

NYK Guard #11

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Jalen Brunson (ankle) will play in Thursday’s matchup with the Cavaliers.

Brunson will be back in action following Tuesday’s absence, and he should handle his typical workload. Tyler Kolek played well on Tuesday in his first career start, but he’ll head back to the bench in favor of New York’s usual starting PG. Brunson is fresh off a tremendous, 47-point performance in Sunday’s win over Miami, and he’ll look to build on that momentum on the national stage for the Christmas Day slate.