Jericho Sims is currently dealing with lower back spasms, leaving his status uncertain for the New York Knicks’ upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons. This injury concern was first reported ahead of their January 13, 2025 matchup at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks will need to assess Sims’ condition before determining his availability for the game.
What It Means
Jericho Sims has been a part of the Knicks lineup in 32 games this season, contributing an average of 1.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Despite limited scoring output, he maintains a field goal percentage of 63.2%. In games where Sims has played, the Knicks have averaged 117.3 points per game compared to 119.0 points when he has not been on the court. The team holds a record of 20-12 with him playing and is slightly better at 5-2 in his absence.
