The Knicks will be without at least one starter on Friday night as they host the Celtics in a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals. New York has four players listed on their injury report including three starters for the matchup.

Mitchell Robinson will miss his second straight game to begin the year due to left ankle management. Ariel Hukporti started in his place during Wednesday’s opening night win against the Cavaliers.

Reserve forward Josh Hart also missed that matchup but he was upgraded to questionable for Friday’s matchup against Boston as he continues to deal with back spasms. He has not played in a game since becoming injured in the team’s preseason opener in Abu Dhabi against the 76ers.

Karl-Anthony Towns played through a Grade 2 quadriceps strain on Wednesday

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