The New York Knicks are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in an interconference matchup.
New York enters Monday’s game with a 22-9 record after defeating the Atlanta Hawks on the road on Saturday night.
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New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns with Jalen BrunsonPetre Thomas-Imagn Images
In Saturday’s victory over the Hawks, Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 36 points and 15 rebounds while Jalen Brunson added 34 points and five assists of his own.
Now New York will try to grab another victory on the road on Monday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Monday’s contest with an 8-25 record after losing at home to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Trey Murphy III led the way for the Pelicans in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 24 points and six rebounds while Zion Williamson recorded 22 points and four rebounds off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Knicks Injury Report, Will Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson Play?
For the Knicks, they have four players listed on their injury report, including both Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
New York has ruled out Hart due to a right ankle sprain as he will miss his second consecutive contest and he is also expected to miss Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs as he is set to be re-evaluated after the Knicks’ road trip.
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With Hart sidelined, Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek could continue to have increased roles for the Knicks.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23)Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Knicks have also ruled out Robinson due to left ankle injury management while Landry Shamet remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a right shoulder sprain.
Miles McBride has been listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain and there is a chance that he could return from an eight-game absence due to the injury on Monday against the Pelicans.
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Pelicans Injury Report, Will Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado Play?
On the other side, the Pelicans have three players listed on their injury report, including both Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans has ruled out Jones due to right ankle sprain as he will miss his fourth consecutive game.
With Jones sidelined once again, Bryce McGowens will likely continue to fill in for him in the starting lineup.
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) celebrates a dunk next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15)© Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
The Pelicans have also ruled out Alvarado as he is set to miss their next two games due to him being suspended by the league for two games for his role in Saturday’s altercation with Suns center Mark Williams that included both players throwing punches.
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With Alvarado sidelined, Jordan Poole and Jordan Hawkins could both have increased roles off the bench.
Dejounte Murray has also been ruled out as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles he suffered last season.
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Knicks and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.