Knicks hero Donte DiVincenzo will miss his return to MSG due to a sprained toe. The Timberwolves guard's absence dampens an anticipated matchup against his former team.
Donte DiVincenzo, a key contributor to the New York Knicks ' success in last season's playoffs, will miss Friday's game against his former team at Madison Square Garden due to a sprained toe. The Timberwolves announced the news, marking DiVincenzo's first missed game of the season. This absence dampens the excitement surrounding the matchup between former trade partners, as Karl-Anthony Towns, who was traded to the Knicks from Minnesota, is also listed as questionable for the game.
The Knicks' front office and fans are eagerly anticipating DiVincenzo's return to MSG. His one-year stint with the team was impactful, and he was instrumental in their playoff run. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expressed his confidence in a positive reception for DiVincenzo, stating that the former Knick would undoubtedly be greeted with cheers and ovations. Brunson acknowledged DiVincenzo's significant contributions to the franchise and the city, emphasizing that there is no other way the crowd would react.The atmosphere at MSG is expected to be charged with anticipation and nostalgia. This will be Randle's first game as an opponent at MSG since 2018, and the crowd will undoubtedly be eager to see him face his former team. The Timberwolves' recent lineup changes, which include starting DiVincenzo, have aimed to revitalize the team's performance. DiVincenzo's impressive 28-point performance in their previous game against the Warriors, unfortunately, ended with a sprained toe, sidelining him for Friday's match. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson's candidacy for the All-Star Game continues to gain momentum. His consistent performance has placed him fourth among Eastern Conference guards in the latest fan voting results, trailing only a few thousand votes behind Dame Lillard. Similarly, Karl-Anthony Towns is holding his own in the frontcourt voting, ranked third in the Eastern Conference and closing the gap on Jayson Tatum.
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