The Knicks open their preseason schedule on Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. Here are five things to watch for during the game:
Will Frank Ntilikina play?
The Knicks’ rookie point guard had to leave practice early on Monday due to a sore groin. The ailment isn’t considered serious, but there’s no reason for the Knicks to take any risks in their first preseason game. If they hold Ntilikina out, Ramon Sessions and Jarret Jack will get most of the playing time.
At the Knicks’ open scrimmage on Sunday, Ntilikina showed the poise and intelligence of a player that has played professionally in Europe against grown men.