They began an early season test last night (Wednesday), beginning a five-game road trip by facing the Phoenix Suns.
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Forward Precious Achiuwa has yet to make his regular season debut after straining his left hamstring on October 18 in a preseason matchup versus the Wizards. And guard Miles “Deuce” McBride was sidelined for all three of the Knicks’ games against the Nets and Wizards due to an illness. The Knicks are hopeful Achiuwa’s return is close and he is with the team on their current road trip.
Conversely, veteran guard Cameron Payne has provided the Knicks with an infusion of scoring playing both backcourt positions. The first-year Knick, who was with the Philadelphia 76ers last season, was averaging 12 points in his previous four games, including posting 17 against the Wizards, before going up against the Suns, a franchise he played for from 2019 to 2023.
“Again, another spark plug,” said Thibodeau referring to 6”3”, 30-year-old Payne following Monday’s blowout victory. “I like the energy he brings off the bench. The pace of the game, you know, obviously he picks up and we’re still trying to find a rhythm with . But he likes to play fast and that energy is invaluable and that can play, you know, handling the ball, can play off the ball as well.
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