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Knicks Injury Tracker: Mitchell Robinson ruled out for Game 2 vs. 76ers with illness

Here are the latest news updates and possible return dates for Knicks players…

May 6, 6:39 p.m.

Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out of Game 2 of the Knicks’ Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Philadelphia 76ers due to an illness.

The Knicks had listed Robinson as a game-time decision, but ruled him out just a half hour before tip-off on Wednesday night.

Robinson was limited to just 12 minutes in New York’s dominant Game 1 win due to foul trouble. He scored two points (1-for-1 shooting, 0-for-4 from the free throw line) with four rebounds and one assist and was a plus-6.

Philadelphia will be without center Joel Embiid, who was ruled out earlier on Wednesday due to hip and ankle ailments.

April 29, 5:11 p.m.

The Knicks have listed Josh Hart as questionable for Thursday’s Game 6 against the Hawks with what they are calling a lower back contusion.

Hart appeared to have hurt his back during the team’s Game 5 win and coach Mike Brown didn’t have an update on Hart after the game. 

Hart scored nine points on 3 of 8 shooting, coming down with five rebounds and dishing four assists in his 30 minutes. For the series, Hart is averaging 9.4 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

April 22, 5:55 p.m.

After clinching the No. 3 seed with their win against the Raptors on Friday, the Knicks are electing to sit most of their starters for the regular season finale against the Hornets on Sunday.

The official NBA injury report lists Jalen Brunson (right ankle management) and Josh Hart (right ankle management) as out. OG Anunoby, who exited Friday’s game with a sprained ankle, is unsurprisingly out as he nurses a left ankle sprain.

Tyler Kolek (right oblique strain) and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle) are also on the injury report as out.

Miles McBride, who was held out of Friday’s game, will play in the finale. 

April 10, 4:05 p.m.

Ahead of the second game of a back-to-back, the Knicks ruled out Miles McBride (pelvic/ core muscle) and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle) for Friday’s contest against the Toronto Raptors.

Both players are out for injury management after playing 19 minutes each in Thursday’s win over the Boston Celtics. 

McBride scored four points (1-for-5 shooting) with two assists and a rebound. Robinson had seven points with seven rebounds, plus three steals and a block.

Including Friday’s game, there are just two games remaining in the regular season, so New York is playing it safe and making sure the pair of key players are healthy for the playoffs.

April, 3, 7:05 p.m.

It looked as if the Knicks were completely healthy heading into Friday’s game against the Bulls, but things changed suddenly.

Karl-Anthony Towns was listed as questionable with a right elbow impingement, and shortly before tip, the team ruled him out for the game.

Mitchell Robinson will start in Towns’ place.

Towns is coming off a game where he recorded his second triple-double as a Knick in the team’s win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

April 1, 7:01 p.m.

After initially being listed as questionable with right ankle soreness, Jalen Brunson has been ruled out by the Knicks for Wednesday’s matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Brunson joins Miles McBride (core muscle injury management) and Mitchell Robinson (load management) on the bench, leaving New York shorthanded and with few options to turn to for the second game of a back-to-back following Tuesday’s loss to the Houston Rockets.

Jose Alvarado will likely be inserted into the starting five as the point guard, alongside Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns.

March 21, 5:50 p.m.

The latest NBA injury report has Landry Shamet (knee) as out for Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards. Shamet exited Friday’s win against the Nets with right knee soreness.

Josh Hart (knee), who missed Friday’s game in Brooklyn, is questionable as he continues to manage his knee injury.

Shamet took Hart’s place in the starting lineup against the Nets. If Hart is unable to play, Jose Alvarado could see himself inserted into the starting five. When Shamet exited the game against Brooklyn, Alvarado was the second guard on the floor with the starters. 

March 19, 5:25 p.m.

The Knicks officially ruled Josh Hart (knee) out for Friday’s game against the Nets. Hart missed two games during the Knicks’ West Coast road trip earlier this month with knee soreness. 

Jalen Brunson, who missed the Knicks’ win against the Pacers on Tuesday with neck soreness, is off the injury report and is set to return to the lineup when they take on the cross-town rivals.

March 17, 6:05 p.m.

The Knicks ruled Jalen Brunson (ankle) out for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers. Coach Mike Brown confirmed Jose Alvarado will take Brunson’s place in the starting lineup. This is the first time Brunson has missed a game due to injury since Jan. 17. 

In addition, Brown said that Mitchell Robinson will play after being questionable with a back injury.

Feb. 11, 1:30 p.m.

The Knicks have ruled out OG Anunoby for Wednesday night’s game at the Philadelphia 76ers.

Anunoby has been out of the lineup since playing 48 minutes in the double-OT win over the Nuggets on Feb. 4 with a toenail avulsion on his right foot.

New York will have Mitchell Robinson available for the game against the Sixers after the big man missed the first game of the Knicks back-to-back, a disappointing OT defeat to the Indiana Pacers.

Feb. 8, 11:00 a.m.

The Knicks will remain shorthanded on Sunday in Boston, but they are getting two big pieces back.

Karl-Anthony Towns (eye laceration) and Josh Hart (ankle) are set to play while OG Anunoby (toe) will remain out. 

Towns and Anunoby missed Friday’s game in Detroit with their respective injuries.

Hart was forced to leave that loss early with his.

New York will also have Jose Alvarado available for the first time after he passed his physical.

Feb. 7, 5:20 p.m.

The Knicks are listing Josh Hart (ankle), Karl-Anthony Towns (eye laceration), and OG Anunoby (toe) as questionable for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Boston Celtics, the team announced.

Towns and Anunoby missed Friday night’s loss to the Pistons, during which Hart sustained an injury that saw him exit the game in the third quarter.

New York will have Jose Alvarado available for the first time since adding the guard in a trade before this week’s deadline. 

Feb. 6, 7:02 p.m.

The Knicks will be without star Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby on Friday night in Detroit against the Pistons, per the NY Post’s Stefan Bondy.

Towns was previously listed as doubtful with an eye laceration, while Anunoby was a game-time decision due to right toe soreness.

The good news for New York is that Josh Hart will be active after missing Wednesday’s 2OT win over the Denver Nuggets.

Feb. 6, 1:10 p.m.

It appears the Knicks will be a bit shorthanded when they head to Detroit on Friday night. 

Karl-Anthony Towns has been downgraded to doubtful with an eye laceration suffered Wednesday, and OG Anunoby is being listed as questionable with right toe soreness. 

Additionally, Jose Alvarado is not yet with the team, as he and Dalen Terry still need to pass their physicals. 

On a more positive note, Josh Hart is now being listed as probable after missing Wednesday’s game with an ankle sprain. 

Hart was originally questionable, but he’s already been upgraded hours before tipoff. 

New York is looking to push its winning streak to nine games against the Eastern Conference leaders.  

Feb. 5, 4:15 p.m.

The Knicks could be a bit short-handed when they take on the Pistons on Friday night. 

The team is listing Karl-Anthony-Towns (eye laceration) and Josh Hart (left ankle) as questionable, while OG Anunoby (toe soreness) is probable to play. 

Hart did not play on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, the same game in which Towns played through a cut above his eye.

Miles McBride (core muscle surgery) is also out, and likely won’t be able to return until the playoffs. 

Feb. 4, 5:25 p.m.

The Knicks are once again dealing with a thin backcourt, as head coach Mike Brown revealed guards Josh Hart and Miles McBride are unavailable for Wednesday’s home game against the Nuggets with ankle injuries.

Hart suffered a left ankle sprain during the third quarter of Tuesday’s road win over the Wizards, as cameras caught him hobbling to the locker room. While the severity of his injury is still unknown, the veteran missed a handful of games earlier this season due to a right ankle issue.

As for McBride, who last played on Jan. 27 against the Kings, he’s about to miss a fifth straight game. He’s averaged 12.9 points across 35 games this season, shooting a career-best 42 percent from three.

The good news is rookie Mohamed Diawara, who also exited Tuesday’s win early with an ankle injury, will be active on Wednesday. 

Feb. 2, 5:00 p.m.

The Knicks’ depth will be tested against the Wizards on Tuesday night, as Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson have already been ruled out due to left ankle injury management.

McBride, who last played on Jan. 27 against the Kings, will be unavailable for a fourth straight game. The fifth-year guard has averaged 12.9 points across 35 games this season, shooting a career-best 42 percent from three.

As for Robinson, his absence is more precautionary with a back-to-back slate ahead. He racked up seven rebounds and one block (23 minutes) in Sunday’s win over the Lakers, and SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports he’s likely to return to action on Wednesday against the Nuggets.

Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.

New York ruled out Miles McBride (left ankle injury management) for Sunday’s primetime game against the Los Angeles Lakers, per the team’s Saturday injury report.

It will be the third straight game that McBride has missed, last playing on Jan. 27 against the Sacramento Kings. Over 35 games this season, McBride is averaging 12.9 points per game and shooting 42 percent from three.

Despite his absence the past two games, the Knicks have extended their winning streak to five games after a rough 2-9 stretch

Jan. 28 1:36 p.m.

The Knicks will be without Miles McBride (left ankle management) and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle management) when they take on the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday night in the second game of a back-to-back.

McBride played 30 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Kings, scoring nine points. Robinson also played against Sacramento, scoring seven points with 13 rebounds (six offensive) over 27 minutes of action.

Additionally, Josh Hart is being listed as questionable due to right ankle soreness.

Jan. 24, 2:36 p.m.

After the Knicks designated Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable with back spasms, the team announced just before Saturday’s tip with the 76ers that the big man will indeed play.

Philly upgraded Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (ankle) as available for Saturday’s game.

Jan. 23, 6:20 p.m.

The latest NBA injury report was updated and Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the 76ers.

New York is citing thoracic back spasms as the reason for Towns’ designation.

As for Philly, Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (ankle) are listed as probable for the big showdown between Eastern Conference rivals. 

Jan. 19, 3:35 p.m.

Fresh off being named an All-Star starter for the second straight year, Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) will be back in action on Monday when the Knicks take on the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Mike Brown said.

Brunson has missed most of New York’s last three games, all losses, after spraining his ankle in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings last Wednesday.

Josh Hart (right ankle soreness) will also return to the court on Monday after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Jan. 18 5:20 p.m.

Jalen Brunson (right ankle sprain) and Josh Hart (right ankle soreness) are both being listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The former college teammates did not play on Saturday night in a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Brunson has already missed 2-plus games since suffering the injury on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings, as the Knicks have dropped their last three straight contests.

Jan. 17, 5:58 p.m.

After initially being listed as questionable, Knicks head coach Mike Brown ruled out Josh Hart (ankle) and Jalen Brunson (ankle) for Saturday’s game against the Suns.

Jan. 17, 1:15 p.m.

The Knicks are listing Josh Hart as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to right ankle soreness.

Hart has played in New York’s past three games after missing eight games with an ankle injury suffered on Christmas Day. The team went 3-5 in his absence.

He’s averaging 12.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game over 31 contests this season.

Jalen Brunson (ankle) is also questionable for Saturday night and still listed as day-to-day after suffering a right ankle sprain against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. He did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Jan. 15, 8:20 p.m.

The Knicks will be without Jalen Brunson on Thursday, but they will receive reinforcement in the rotation.

Landry Shamet has officially been ruled available for the meeting with the Warriors.  

Shamet’s been out since Nov. 22 with a shoulder injury, but he’s been working his way back and was officially upgraded to questionable heading into the matchup. 

It’s unclear whether or not he’ll be on a minutes restriction, but his return is certainly a welcome sight. 

Shamet was averaging 9.3 points on 45 percent shooting from the field in 15 games prior to the injury.

Jan. 10, 5:00 p.m.

Josh Hart (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The wing has not played since Christmas Day, missing the past eight games.

New York has gone 3-5 without him, including dropping five of their last six games.

Jan. 6, 5:20 p.m.

The latest Knicks injury report lists Josh Hart and Landry Shamet as out for Wednesday’s tip against the Clippers at MSG.

Hart (ankle) will miss his seventh consecutive game, in which the Knicks are 2-4 in his absence. SNY’s Ian Begley said on The Putback that Hart is “close” to coming back. The team had said last week that they would re-evaluate Hart in a week, and it seems enough progress hasn’t been made.

After Wednesday’s game, the Knicks travel west to take on the Suns in Phoenix on Friday.

Jan. 3, 2026, 1:41 p.m.

The Knicks are listing Karl-Anthony Towns as questionable for Saturday night’s game against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers due to illness. Towns missed Friday night’s defeat to the Atlanta Hawks with the same ailment.

Mitchell Robinson (ankle injury management) is off the injury report for Saturday after not playing the previous night.

Josh Hart (shoulder) is making improvements, but remains out alongside Landry Shamet (shoulder). 

Dec. 30, 10:27 p.m.

Mitchell Robinson (ankle injury management) is out for Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.

New York’s big man is one of three players who have been listed as out for the NBA Cup rematch on New Year’s Eve. Robinson joins Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) as those unavailable for the game.

Tyler Kolek (right ankle soreness) is listed as probable, while Ariel Hukporti (lip laceration) is questionable for Wednesday’s game.

Dec. 27, 6:10 p.m.

On the last injury report ahead of Saturday’s tip against the Hawks, the Knicks listed Miles McBride (ankle) as out.

McBride was listed as questionable as recently as Friday, but it seems the guard will miss his eighth game.

Dec. 26, 3:42 p.m.

The Knicks will be without forward Josh Hart when they play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The forward left the Christmas Day win over Cleveland in the fourth quarter and has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain. 

But there was some good news: reserve guard Miles McBride (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable. That’s an indication that he is very close to making a return to the court after missing the last seven games.

Landry Shamet (shoulder) remains sidelined.

Dec. 22, 4:20 p.m.

The Knicks will be short-handed on Tuesday night in Minnesota against the Timberwolves.

Jalen Brunson (right ankle management), OG Anunoby (left ankle soreness), and Guerschon Yabusele (illness) are all listed as out.

Additionally, Miles McBride (ankle), Landry Shamet (shoulder), and Pacôme Dadiet (G-League assignment) will remain out as well.

New York has gone 2-1 since winning the NBA Cup last Tuesday and face a hot Minnesota squad, winners of four out of their last five games.

Dec. 19, 5:25 p.m.

Head coach Mike Brown confirmed that Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will play against the 76ers on Friday, hours after they were listed as probable on the injury report.

Dec. 19, 2:00 p.m.

On the heels of a back-to-back, the Knicks will get some of their core back in the lineup on Friday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness) and Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain) are listed as probable, while Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby aren’t on the injury report and should be available. Towns, Hart, and Robinson all did not play in Thursday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. 

Miles McBride (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) will remain out for New York on Friday. Additionally, Pacôme Dadiet was assigned to the Westchester Knicks.

The Sixers will be without former MVP Joel Embiid (illness, right knee injury management), who was downgraded from questionable. Embiid has played in just 11 of Philly’s 25 games this season, averaging only 20.5 points and 6.6 rebounds when on the court (26.2 minutes per game). Philadelphia will also be without Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain).

Dec. 18, 5:15 p.m.

Fresh off the NBA Cup triumph, the Knicks are going to be without a host of players for Thursday night’s matchup with the lowly Indiana Pacers (6-20).

Karl-Anthony Towns (knee soreness), Josh Hart (rectus abdominis strain),  and Mitchell Robinson (ankle management) will all not feature due to slight injuries. New York will already be without Miles McBride and Landry Shamet, who are on the shelf with longer-term injuries.

OG Anunoby (knee contusion) was on the injury report, but will play.

Dec. 7, 3:22 p.m.

Knicks guard Miles McBride exited Sunday’s win over the Orlando Magic in the first half, and according to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, the guard is still in the process of being evaluated for a left ankle injury.

The Knicks say they will know more on McBride’s status on Monday. 

As a starter or a bench player, McBride has been terrific this season. In 19 games (nine starts), McBride has averaged a career-best 15.8 points per games while shooting 46.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Dec. 4, 5:10 p.m.

The Knicks are seemingly close to getting OG Anunoby back. According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, Anunoby (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz at MSG.

Begley noted on Thursday’s episode of The Putback that this weekend’s games are a target for the Knicks to get Anunoby back on the court.

Anunoby has missed every game since suffering the injury on Nov. 14 against the Miami Heat.

Head coach Mike Brown said that Anunoby has progressed to taking contact in practice and it seems as though the forward is reacting to it in a positive manner. Of course, this doesn’t mean Anunoby will play on Friday, but it leaves open the possibility.

Dec. 3, 6:40 p.m.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown gave a short update on OG Anunoby (hamstring). The coach said that Anunoby has progressed to taking contact in practice.

“It’s still the same, he’s still progressing in the right direction,” Brown said of Anunoby before Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. “We’re not going to rush him.”

Brown also confirmed that Mitchell Robinson (injury management) will miss Wednesday’s game, as it’s the second of a back-to-back. 

Nov. 19, 9:05 p.m.

Jalen Brunson (ankle) will return to the court and start on Wednesday night in Dallas against the Mavericks, the team announced prior to tip-off.

Brunson suffered a Grade 1 right ankle sprain against the Orlando Magic on Nov. 12 and missed the team’s next two games against the Miami Heat. New York split the two contests, winning at home and losing on the road. The team is still searching for its first road win of the season, dropping all four games away from the Garden.

Over 11 games this year, Brunson is averaging 28.0 points on 46.7 percent shooting and 6.5 assists per game. 

Meanwhile, the Mavs will be without rookie Cooper Flagg (illness) on Wednesday night as he’ll miss the first game of his career.

Nov. 18, 6:50 p.m.

The Knicks upgraded Jalen Brunson (ankle) to questionable for their Wednesday tip against the Mavericks in Dallas. 

Brunson had missed the team’s last two games since suffering a right ankle sprain back on Nov. 12 against the Orlando Magic at MSG. Already without OG Anunoby (hamstring), the Knicks could use their captain to try and get their first road win of the season. 

Oct. 28, 7:18 p.m.

Before the Knicks’ tip-off against the Bucks, the Knicks announced that Towns (right quad strain) will play, but Yabusele (left knee sprain) will be out, joining McBride (personal) and Robinson (ankle sprain management) as players who are unavailable for Tuesday’s game.

Oct. 28, 3:35 p.m.

Miles McBride has been downgraded from questionable to out for the Knicks’ game on Tuesday at the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced. This is the second-straight game the guard missed due to personal reasons. He was out for Sunday’s loss against the Miami Heat.

Oct. 27, 6:45 p.m.

Mitchell Robinson still isn’t ready to make his season debut, as the Knicks have officially ruled him out again for Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Robinson has been sidelined for the first three games due to left ankle injury management, and it’s still unknown when he’ll make his return to the court. 

New York has also listed Karl-Anthony Towns (right quad strain), Miles McBride (personal reasons), and Guerschon Yabusele (left knee sprain) as questionable for the contest. 

Yabusele is the only new addition to the injury report. Towns has been included heading into each of the first three games, but played in all three, and McBride missed Sunday’s game against the Heat for personal reasons. 

Yabusele left Sunday’s game at one point and had his knee checked, but he was able to return and saw regular time off the bench down the stretch.

Oct. 23, 6:10 p.m.

The latest NBA injury report has been released and the Knicks have designated center Mitchell Robinson (left ankle injury management) as out for Friday’s home game against the Celtics.

Robinson missed Wednesday’s season opener and the Knicks are being cautious with their big man this season as they want to have him at close to full strength for an anticipated long playoff run.

The Knicks have also designated both Josh Hart (lower back) and Karl-Anthony Towns (right quad strain) as questionable. 

Hart also missed the season opener but has not seen action since the first preseason game where he tweaked his back. Towns almost missed Wednesday’s game but toughed out his quad strain and to help the Knicks’ win against the Cavaliers.

OG Anunoby, who played Wednesday despite being questionable with an ankle sprain, is probably for Friday’s game.

Oct. 22, 10:59 p.m.

Karl-Anthony Towns was questionable, then doubtful, then questionable again in the hours leading up to the Knicks’ win over the Cavaliers and now we know exactly why.

The Knicks forward told reporters after Wednesday’s win that he is playing through a Grade 2 quad strain. 

“I’ve been banged up and haven’t really got a chance to practice or play in the last two preseason games,” Towns said. “I didn’t want to disappoint the fans, dealing with a Grade 2 quad strain. It’s not something that’s easy to do. We made it happen tonight. Glad the fans respect the effort I put in to play tonight, and my teammates, too. Shoutout to them for supporting me, knowing the situation that I was in.”

Towns played through the pain to give the Knicks 19 points and 11 rebounds in 30 minutes.

Cavs at Pistons Game 2: How to watch, odds, and injury report

DETROIT, MI – MAY 5: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Round Two Game One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of chances to steal Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons, but careless turnovers, an inability to secure defensive rebounds, questionable coaching, and overall bad offensive process kept them from doing so. Whether or not they can turn around will determine how this series goes.

Winning Game 2 will be tough. J.B. Bickerstaff-led teams are 5-1 in the playoffs. The lone Game 2 loss came when he was leading James Harden and the Houston Rockets in 2016.

Cleveland hopes to break that trend in Game 2. Heading back to Cleveland down 2-0 would mean they would have to win four of the last five games of the series. That isn’t an impossible task, but far from ideal.

Overall, the Cavs have struggled on the road in the playoffs. Since trading for Donovan Mitchell, they’re just 4-12 away from Cleveland. That trend needs to end if they want to make a deep postseason run.

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Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) at Detroit Pistons (1-0)

Where: Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI

When: Thur., May 7 at 7 PM

TV: Prime Video

Point spread: Pistons -3.5

Cavs injury report: Sam Merrill, – QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)

Pistons injury report: Kevin Huerter – DOUBTFUL (abductor strain)

Cavs expectedstarting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

Pistons expected starting lineup: Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren

Previous matchup: The Pistons took Game 1 due to suffocating defense on Cleveland’s guards.

Here’s a look at both teams’ regular-season impact stats via Cleaning the Glass.

Offensive Rating Defensive Rating Net Rating
Cavs 118.9 (8th) 115 (15th) +3.9 (9th)
Pistons 118.3 (10th) 109.5 (2nd) +8.8 (3rd)

Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs 76ers, Game 2, May 6, 2026

May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) talks to center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Tonight, the New York Knicks (1-0) host the Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) at Madison Square Garden in Game Two of the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York obliterated Philly in Game One and can seize firm control of the series with another win at the Mecca. The Sixers have too much talent and pride to roll over and die, so they’re sure to come out swinging tonight. As of this writing Joel Embiid is listed as probable for Philadelphia (ankle). The Knicks appear to be fully healthy.

Game’s at 7 p.m. EST on ESPN. This is your game thread. This is Liberty Ballers. Please don’t post large photos, GIFs, or links to illegal streams in the thread. Show those Philly fans what good behavior looks like. And go Knicks!

Timberwolves vs Spurs Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NBA Playoffs Game 2

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The Minnesota Timberwolves upset the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 thanks to an offensive outburst in the fourth quarter.

My Timberwolves vs. Spurs predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, May 6 expect Minnesota to lean into that fourth-quarter recipe once again, which means parking Rudy Gobert on the bench.

Don’t miss tip-off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

  • UPDATE: Added a pick for who will win for tonight.

Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2 prediction

Who will win Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2?

Spurs: Factoring desperation into a betting line is a bit beyond usual algorithms, but it should absolutely be a nod in San Antonio’s direction in Game 2. Losing both home games to start this series would rightfully frighten everyone in the Spurs organization.

Timberwolves vs Spurs best bet: Rudy Gobert Under 11.5 rebounds (-130)

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered the fourth quarter Monday night trailing the San Antonio Spurs by three. Rudy Gobert went to the bench for the next 10:16; when he returned, the Timberwolves led by seven.

Minnesota had scored 32 points in those 10 minutes, already eight more than it had in any previous quarter. A five-out lineup featuring Julius Randle and Naz Reid as the Timberwolves’ big men pulled Victor Wembanyama too far from the hoop to bolster his inflated blocks stats, and suddenly, Minnesota could score.

Expect more of that look in Game 2, costing Gobert minutes as the game wears on.

COVERS INTEL: The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves 45-40 in the 21:32 that both Gobert and Wembanyama were on the court in Game 1.

Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2 same-game parlay

Fewer Rudy Gobert minutes should help both Minnesota’s and San Antonio’s offenses. In the 21:32 that Gobert faced Wembanyama, the Spurs’ offensive rating was 104.7 while the Timberwolves’ was 93. For the entirety of the game, San Antonio’s offensive rating was 106.3 while Minnesota’s was 108.3.

The math does not need to delve further than that. Gobert serves a purpose in this series, but his minutes need to be limited compared to Wembanyama’s, and that should propel both offenses.

Timberwolves vs Spurs SGP

  • Rudy Gobert Under 11.5 rebounds
  • Rudy Gobert Under 8.5 points
  • Over 215.5

Our “from downtown” SGP: Wemby’s shifted focus

First of all, at least four of Wembanyama’s Game 1 blocks should have been called either goaltends or fouls. That is of note because Minnesota is absolutely going to bring that to the attention of the NBA between Games 1 and 2.

Second of all, fewer Rudy Gobert minutes will pull Wembanyama further from the hoop, and that alone should lessen his rebounding total.

Lastly, Wembanyama spent some of Monday’s postgame press conference lamenting how much energy he spent on defense, taking away from his offense. He may overcorrect in that regard, obviously only furthering Over thoughts.

Timberwolves vs Spurs SGP

  • Victor Wembanyama Under 4.5 blocks
  • Victor Wembanyama Under 12.5 rebounds
  • Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points
  • Over 215.5

Timberwolves vs Spurs odds for Game 2

  • Spread: Timberwolves +10 (-110) | Spurs -10 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Timberwolves +350 | Spurs -450
  • Over/Under: Over 213 (-110) | Under 213 (-110)

Timberwolves vs Spurs betting trend to know

After Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said his team “lied” to him all season, evidenced by their Game 1 loss at Denver, Minnesota has gone 5-1 against the spread, exceeding bookmakers’ expectations by an average of 14.5 points, even when including the ATS loss. For what it’s worth, that ATS loss came by just the hook. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Spurs.

How to watch Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2

Location Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Date Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Tip-off 9:30 p.m. ET
TV ESPN

Timberwolves vs Spurs latest injuries

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Jarred Vanderbilt doubtful, Luke Kennard questionable for Game 2 vs. Thunder

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While losing Game 1 against the Thunder was tough for the Lakers, winning Game 2 won’t get much easier.

The team released its injury report ahead of their next contest, listing Jarred Vanderbilt as doubtful and Luke Kennard as questionable.

For Vando, not being automatically ruled out is actually good news.

He suffered a gruesome injury in Game 1 when he dislocated his right pinky finger on a failed block attempt. This wasn’t a typical dislocation as his bone poked through the skin, causing the forward to scream in agony while the Thunder bench looked away in shock.

Vando was out for the rest of the contest.

However, during Wednesday’s practice, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Vando was considered day-to-day.

The Lakers’ medical staff deserves a ton of credit for treating Vando quickly and getting him into a situation where he is not automatically ruled out.

The surprise from this injury report, though, is the inclusion of Kennard.

He is a key rotational player for the Lakers, and this is the first time we are hearing about neck discomfort for the guard. The Lakers need all the help they can get to beat the defending champs. If he can’t play, that is a huge blow.

Kennard is questionable, so we’ll have to wait until closer to game time to see if he’s upgraded to available. If he can’t play, then players like Bronny James and Nick Smith Jr. will have to step up in his absence.

Luka Dončić remains out, but he spoke with the media and provided an update on his health.

Unfortunately, it’s not a positive one. Dončić is still out, hasn’t done any full-contact work and his original projected time to return is at the end of May.

If he doesn’t come back before then, Los Angeles will have to play the entire series against OKC without their best player.

If that happens, then LeBron James will have to be magnificent, and Austin Reaves will have to play a whole lot better so that they can extend the season long enough for Dončić to play again.

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Cubs’ Matthew Boyd reportedly tears meniscus ‘sitting down to play with his kids’

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will miss the foreseeable future due to a freak injury. Boyd, 35, needs meniscus surgery, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, and reportedly suffered the injury while “sitting down to play with his kids.”

There is currently no timetable for Boyd’s return; the assumption is that if he is able to return this season, it would be after the All-Star break.

Boyd has started five games this season, working to a 2-1 record with a 6.00 ERA. He last pitched on May 3, earning his second win after six strong innings, allowing two runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Boyd walked one and struck out five in the victory.

The Cubs are currently 24-12, atop the NL Central, but the injuries are mounting. Starter Justin Steele suffered a setback at the end of April with his elbow injury and is now not expected back until after the All-Star break.

As of May 6, Chicago has 10 pitchers in its organization on the injured list, with Boyd soon to be the 11th.

Boyd, who suffered the injury while sitting down to play with his children, is the latest freak accident that has caused a player to hit the IL.

Here’s a limited sampling of bizarre accidents to baseball players over the past decade and a half:

Knowing baseball, there will certainly be more down the line.

Yahoo Sports’ Jack Baer contributed to this article

10 Hacks Every DuckDuckGo User Should Know

DuckDuckGo has been my default search engine for years. Its big selling point is that it doesn’t track you nearly as much as Google does, but there’s more to DuckDuckGo than that privacy claim. You can use DuckDuckGo to anonymously try AI chatbots (including ChatGPT and Claude), filter out AI-generated images from results, and shorten URLs without leaving the site. If you’re using DuckDuckGo, try these 10 hacks to make the most of the search engine.

Turn off AI features to simplify your search experience

DuckDuckGo recently added a bunch of AI features, but, luckily, you can turn off most. To disable AI-related features in DuckDuckGo, go to the search engine’s settings page. Next, select AI Features, then turn off Search Assist and Duck.ai. This will eliminate AI results and prompts to try using chatbots from the search engine’s home page.

Use AI chatbots anonymously to preserve your privacy

On the flip side, let’s say you’re interested in AI chatbots, but are worried about your privacy. You can use DuckDuckGo to use ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI services anonymously. To get started, head to Duck.ai. A drop-down menu below the search box allows you to choose which LLM you wish to use, and once you’ve selected that, you can use your preferred AI service without creating an account. This service is free, but there’s a daily limit to how many AI searches you can perform. The same service also lets you generate images and perform basic photo edits, such as removing a background from your image.

Use “bangs” to search other websites and search engines

DuckDuckGo is a pretty competent search engine, but it doesn’t always show you the same results as Google. If you’re using DuckDuckGo as your default search engine, you can still ask it to send the search query to Google. To do this, add !g to your search query, and you’ll see that the search results appear on Google. This is called a bang, and you can use bangs in DuckDuckGo to search via other search engines and websites, too. For example, !gi searches Google Images, !w looks for something on Wikipedia, and !r does a Reddit search. You can see the full list of DuckDuckGo bangs on this page.

Hide AI-generated images from results to focus on real pictures


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DuckDuckGo ships with a filter that removes AI slop from image search results. The filter is decent at the job, but be aware that it can’t remove every single AI image from the results. You can enable it by going to DuckDuckGo settings > AI Features > Hide AI-Generated Images.

Use this option to block certain sites from your search results

If you’ve come across sites with low-quality content on the web, and you wish to block them from your search results, you can do that with DuckDuckGo. The next time you search for something on the site, click the three dots to the right of any result, then click Block this site from all results. That domain will no longer appear in search results. You can go to DuckDuckGo settings > General to see a list of blocked domains. You can unblock domains too at any time.

Get rid of DuckDuckGo’s ads to clean up the experience

You can also disable DuckDuckGo’s search ads, and all the mentions of the company’s other products on the home page. Head over to DuckDuckGo settings > General, and turn off Advertisements. This will turn off search ads, but note that the company says it doesn’t track you to serve these ads. To remove prompts to use other DuckDuckGo products, scroll to the bottom of the same settings page, and turn off the following:

  • Install DuckDuckGo

  • Privacy Newsletters

  • Homepage Privacy Tips

  • Help Improve DuckDuckGo

You can also go to the Appearance section in DuckDuckGo settings, and turn off the last option: ‘Protected’ Reminder. This will hide the notice that says your searches are protected.

Change this setting to see more information under search results

If you prefer to see more information about a particular search result, this search engine allows you to expand the length of the descriptions that appear below each link. I’ve expanded mine from three lines to five, which gives me enough information to decide if a link is worth clicking. You can set this up by going to DuckDuckGo settings > Appearance > Max Snippet Length. Use the drop-down menu to change this to 5 lines.

Use this shortcut to shorten URLs


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DuckDuckGo has a built-in URL shortener, too. Copy a URL and use the shorten command in the search engine to use it. For instance, type “shorten https://lifehacker.com/tech/15-of-the-best-iphone-privacy-hacks-everyone-should-know” in the search engine, and click the search button. The first result will be a shortened URL, which uses the is.gd URL shortener. Similarly, you can also expand shortened URLs via DuckDuckGo. Just type “expand” followed by the shortened link, and the search engine will show you the full URL in the search results.

Hide your email address when signing up for new accounts

It’s common security advice to use a password manager and a unique password for each of your accounts. The idea is simple: If one account is breached, the hacker doesn’t gain access to all your other accounts. You can apply the same logic to your username, which is your email address on most websites. If you’re using the same email ID to sign up for each site, it could also be a potential attack vector for hackers.

This is where services like DuckDuckGo’s Email Protection step in. You can use it to sign up for a Duck email address, which generates a unique email address for each account you create. If an account gets breached, you don’t have to worry about your email address being sold on the dark web. Similarly, if a shady website sells its data to advertisers, they’ll only get an anonymized email address, and not your real one. You can use that to identify who sold your data, and block that alias quickly.

DuckDuckGo also has “cheatsheets” for multiple apps and services, which show you commonly used keyboard shortcuts for a given app. For example, go to DuckDuckGo, then type “cheatsheet Excel,” and the search engine displays a list of Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts at the top of the results. The initial result shows five to 10 keyboard shortcuts, but you can click the “Show More” button to reveal hundreds of shortcuts. This feature doesn’t work for every app, but you can try it for popular apps such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and Chrome. Be sure to verify the information on this page, since keyboard shortcuts sometimes change when an app is updated.

Tyler Glasnow and Lance McCullers Jr. both exit with injuries in Dodgers’ blowout of Astros

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros saw their injury-prone starting pitchers deal with issues Wednesday. It hurt the Astros more.

Tyler Glasnow and Lance McCullers Jr. were out of the game by the end of the third inning of a 12-2 Dodgers blowout, which was keyed by the first three-homer game of Andy Pages’ career.

Before the Dodgers offense broke out for a dozen runs, Glasnow exited the game while warming up for the second inning. The Dodgers later announced he left due to lower back pain.

Before leaving, Glasnow posted the 1,000th strikeout of his career, becoming the fastest player to reach that mark by innings pitched at only 793. He had been a standout for the team entering Wednesday, with a 2.56 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings across six starts.

McCullers encountered his issues in the second inning, when he appeared to have an issue with his finger. He remained in the game and ended up getting tagged for six earned runs, three of which scored on wild pitches.

You can see him looking at his fingers after the first run scored.

Pages provided the knockout blow in the third inning with a three-run homer to make it 6-1.

McCullers told reporters after the game that a portion of the fingernail on his right index finger “popped off” during the third inning and was unsure if he would be able to make his next start, per The Athletic’s Chandler Rome.

Glasnow, meanwhile, said his back issue is something that has cropped up every year since his growth spurt in high school, but he will still undergo an MRI, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reportedly said an injured list stint was unlikely for the right-hander.

Injuries are obviously nothing new for Glasnow or McCullers. Both pitchers have a decade of experience in MLB, and only one season of at least 140 innings pitched between them (McCullers’ 162 1/3 in 2021).

It’s been four years since McCullers was last performing like an above-average starting pitcher, while Glasnow has been excellent when on the mound for the Dodgers, with a 3.25 ERA in three seasons with the club.

In this case, both pitchers appear to have encountered injuries more inconvenient than serious. The Astros in particular can’t afford any more injuries, with Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai, Cristian Javier, Josh Hader, Jeremy Peña and many more already on the injured list. Carlos Correa was also ruled out for the rest of the season earlier Wednesday.

The Dodgers’ win improved their record to 23-14, keeping them atop the NL West, while the Astros remain in fourth place in the AL West with a 15-23 mark.

Tigers’ Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez reportedly dismissed due to harassment allegation

This is the second reported incident of misconduct in the Tigers organization in the last 13 months. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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The Detroit Tigers announced on May 5 that the contract for Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez was abruptly terminated due to a “violation of club policy.”

On May 6, sources told The Athletic that the termination was the result of a human resources investigation into Alvarez stemming from alleged harassment claims from a female employee.

Alvarez had served as the manager of Triple-A Toledo since 2025. Viewed by some as an up-and-coming coach, he’d been the manager for Detroit’s Double-A affiliate in Erie for the three years prior, winning the Eastern League in both 2023 and 2024.

Mike Hessman was named the interim manager in Toledo. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was asked about the situation on Tuesday, and he said, per the Detroit News: “I talked to Hess this morning to establish kind of a cadence for our communication. I don’t have any comment on the whole thing. But in terms of my confidence in Hess to handle the transition, he’s going to handle things very well. He’s a good communicator. He and I talk regularly already when he was the hitting coach.”

The Athletic also reported that the “HR department for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment — the Tigers’ parent company — was made aware of a complaint against Alvarez on Monday night.” Their handbook reportedly states that a violation would result in disciplinary action, which could include “immediate termination. “

When asked for a comment, neither Alvarez nor his representation responded to The Athletic.

The now former manager played for Detroit between 1998 and 2000 before he was traded to the San Diego Padres. Nearly 10 years later, he got into coaching, becoming an assistant at the University of Southern California.

This is the second reported incident in the Tigers organization in the last 13 months — last April, assistant GM Sam Menzin resigned after an internal investigation reportedly revealed he sent “lewd, unsolicited photos” to several female team employees.

Baseball Bar-B-Cast: Framber Valdez’s behavior ’embarrassing and it’s selfish and it’s stupid’

On the latest episode of Yahoo Sports’ “Baseball Bar-B-Cast,” hosts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz delved into the chaos surrounding Framber Valdez’s recent actions on the mound that got him a five-game suspension, a moment that could have significant implications for a Detroit Tigers team already reeling from injuries and setbacks.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened, why it matters and what it means for the Tigers moving forward.

During a rough Tuesday night outing against the Boston Red Sox, Valdez let his frustrations spill over. After being roughed up by the Red Sox for 10 runs (seven earned), including surrendering back-to-back home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu, Valdez plunked Trevor Story with a fastball. The intentional nature of the pitch was clear to most watching, and as Shusterman put it, “This is one of the more obvious intentional hit by pitches we’ve ever seen.”

Despite Valdez’s postgame denial, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch all but confirmed the egregiousness of the act:

“We play a really good brand of baseball here,” Hinch said, via the Detroit News. “That didn’t feel like it. I’m not judging intent, but I know when you go out on the field in those confrontations, you usually feel like you are in your right. It didn’t feel good being out there.”

This rare admission from Hinch, stopping just short of naming Valdez’s intent outright, underscores how out-of-line the moment was.

It should be noted that Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks, hilariously, didn’t see what the fuss was about:

The Tigers, once seen as the AL Central frontrunner, suddenly find themselves on shaky ground. Valdez’s suspension exacerbates a pitching rotation already decimated with injuries.

Tarik Skubal, Detroit’s ace, is sidelined after elbow surgery with an uncertain return. Other starters — Casey Mize, Reese Olson, Troy Melton, Justin Verlander and Jackson Jobe — are also dealing with injuries.

With so many arms down, Valdez was supposed to be the stabilizer. Now, with a five-game suspension, Detroit faces another hole.

“For a Tigers team right now that cannot afford to lose anybody … he’s going to get suspended long enough to miss at least one start,” Shusterman said. “And that’s just the last thing the Tigers need right now.”

The pitching staff has become a liability in the AL Central race. And one of the reasons isn’t due to injury.

Mintz pulled no punches in criticizing Valdez.

“It’s embarrassing and it’s selfish and it’s stupid and it doesn’t accomplish anything … There is nothing to come of this. For Framber Valdez, there is only negatives. That is why it is such an irrational decision. If I’m on the Tigers, I’m so frickin’ steamed about it.”

Hinch, who vouched for Valdez in the offseason, will serve a one-game suspension.

In a season already teetering because of injuries, Valdez’s poor decision to throw at a batter could haunt the Tigers well beyond a single game. As the dust settles, Detroit must now manage not only a battered pitching staff but also the fallout from a moment of anger that may have lasting consequences.

As Shusterman succinctly put it:

“It’s just so disappointing … It’s a really crappy feeling for him. And really disappointing moment for the Tigers. Made an ugly week.”