The Knicks (17-12) have arrived just about 20 minutes north of the Magic Kingdom to face the Orlando Magic (18-12) tonight, in what could prove to be a pivotal game in the standings come April. Currently, the Magic hold a one-game lead over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Standings, securing the 5th place in the East, while the Knicks sit just a half-game out of the top six.
Following a disappointing 129-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, questions are swirling around the Knicks' rotation. When Mitchell Robinson went down with a season-ending injury, Coach Thibs announced that Isaiah Hartenstein would continue as the backup center, a role where he was more effective with the second unit. Despite initial skepticism from fans and the media, Hartenstein's combined +/- of 36 in the first two games post-injury validated Thibs' decision. This leads to the second point causing a stir in Knicks' territory: Why did Thibs bench the red-hot Immanuel Quickley on Wednesday night down the stretch in favor of a struggling RJ Barrett?
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