Julius Randle’s playoffs are not the best to remember for the moment. After a season averaging 25.1 points per game, Randle wasn’t ruthless at his shooting in the playoffs.
A lot depended on the injury that hit him at the end of March, Randle is still working to get back in better shape.
Luckily the Knicks managed to play well and win even without Randle. Game 5 will probably see an improved Randle, he will be able to play without pressure and give his contribution, perhaps just like he had been used to throughout the regular season.
The use of him in Game-5 will be essential to improve even more the condition of him in view of the advancement of the Knicks in the playoffs.