Derrick Rose missed his fourth straight game surpassing the All-Star break because of health and safety protocols NBA, although the Knicks have not yet revealed whether it is positive for COVID-19.
Payton was stopped with hamstring pain, an injury that also forced him to miss four games last month. Both he and Quickley participated in the pre-match warm-up, but only the latter was able to play.
“I think it’s just over time. So he has to monitor him and keep taking care of all the things he has to do”, Thibodeau said of Quickley’s hamstring problem. “I think it’s normal over the course of a season. We have a great medical staff. It has been diligent, taking care of his body. Keep doing these things”.