In recent times, there have been more teams that have performed hotly. On this side of the West are the Clippers, who are now at the top of the power list. In fact, in terms of the performance of the Clippers, it can be said to be quite good. They suffered a loss and used some games to run in after the Harden trade, otherwise they would have been the first in the West. This season's Clippers definitely have the possibility of doing big things. In addition, we need to pay attention to the Lakers and Jazz teams, they are also moving towards the set goal. In general, there are quite a few teams that play more vigorously in the West. In addition, the pattern of the West is basically set, and the teams at the top are different from the teams behind.
If you want to say that the East is hotter, one is the Bucks, because they have just changed their new coach, and the players also have good morale. There is another team, which is naturally the Knicks. They've been quite brave and tough lately. If you want to say that there are quite a few reasons why the Knicks rushed up. First, Brunson and Randle kept their basic handicap. Brunson everyone knows that in the first 44 games of this season, he averaged 26.6 points and 6.5 assists per game. I have to say that Brunson did not make it to the All-Star starter, which can be said to be quite a pity. In addition, Randle's side is also fierce and plays his own value. Second, the integration of new signing Anunoby into the team, which is also a key existence.
However, what we need to know is that there is a problem on the side of Randle, the core of the team, that is, he has suffered an injury. Regarding Randle's injury, it is now officially confirmed and officially announced. Judging by the relevant circumstances, Randle suffered a shoulder injury. As we all know, shoulder injuries are actually very troublesome, and if they are not well maintained, they will cause great trouble to the players. So how much time will Randle miss the game? Based on all the information, Randle will be out for at least a few weeks. In other words, Randle is going to say goodbye to the Knicks for a short time, and he is going to say goodbye to teammates like Brunson. Just look at when Randle comes back, he's important to the Knicks.
To say that Randle's performance this season is actually quite good. Randle is averaging 24 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5 assists per game this season, shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from three-point range. Randle can't return anytime soon, so it's up to Brunson and Anunoby. At the moment, the Knicks are at a critical juncture to hit the third place in the East, and Randle can't help them. After Anunoby came to the Knicks, in these 14 games, the guy was also quite good, averaging 15.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, shooting 51.6% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range, which can be said to be the league's high-quality 3D. Of course, this year's Knicks actually have ideas, because they want to hit a higher goal.
The Knicks haven't won a championship in years, but that doesn't affect their value. Returning to the playoffs in recent years, they will attract a lot of attention again. This season's Eastern Conference competition is actually a broken gear, with the Bucks and Celtics being the first echelon, and the 76ers and Knicks being the second echelon. What we need to know is that if these giants want to beat the Knicks in the playoffs, it is actually a certain degree of difficulty, and it takes some thought.