Miles McBride (hamstring) is also a game-time decision, potentially leaving New York's already thin bench even more shorthanded. The Knicks recalled big man Ariel Hukporti from the G League Westchester Knicks earlier on Monday to bolster the front court options.

The New York Knicks were able to squeak out a victory to kick off the return of the regular season schedule after the All-Star break. The Knicks hosted the Chicago Bulls in the Madison Square Garden to get their campaign rolling again. New York secured a 113-111 victory, though it took an overtime period to do so.

Despite missing two key starters, the New York Knicks preserved and battled hard to secure a second straight overtime win Thursday, this time over the Chicago Bulls 113-111.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 18 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 12 assists and the New York Knicks edged Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night. Miles McBride finished with 22 points,