Knicks Start Playoff Series Against Heat Without Julius Randle For Game 1

Today marked the start of the highly anticipated playoff showdown between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat in the vibrant city of New York. However, the Knicks encountered a hurdle as their standout forward, Julius Randle, was sidelined for Game 1 due to a sprained left ankle. In addition to this setback, the Knicks also revealed that Quentin Grimes, a versatile player, would be part of Game 1 but would not start, having missed the last two games because of a shoulder injury.