The Knicks’ shallow frontcourt will get a boost, as Tyson Chandler will return from a six-week absence after injuring his right leg.
Chandler to return after broken leg
Al BelloThis comes at an opportune time for New York, who expect Amar’e Stoudemire to be “out for a while” because of knee swelling. Stoudemire played in each of the Knicks’ four games over a five day span. New York has won four of their last 10 games and have struggled through the first quarter of the season. They have the fourth-lowest winning percentage in the entire NBA at .292.
Chandler should be a big boost to the Knicks’ defense, where they rank 27th in the NBA in efficiency at 108.2 points allowed per 100 possessions, according to Basketball-Reference. He missed a total of 20 games with the injury.
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ElsaChandler injury likely a sprained knee
ElsaChandler suffered the injury when he collided with the Bobcats’ Kemba Walker midway through the first quarter of the Knicks’ 102-97 loss. Chandler remained on the bench with an ice pack for a few minutes before limping to the locker room and not returning.
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