NBA Playoffs: Knicks' Nerlens Noel Updated Status Against Hawks

The New York Knicks will make Nerlens Noel a game-time decision for Game 3 in Atlanta against the Hawks.

He had initially been on the injury report as probable, and if he plays, he could see limited minutes, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Knicks center Nerlens Noel is testing his right ankle prior to Game 3 vs. Hawks and could be limited in minutes after sustaining injury in Game 1, sources tell ESPN. Noel’s been a defensive anchor for Knicks. Taj Gibson’s presence may loom larger in series.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 28, 2021

The status of Noel can be seen below in two Tweets from FantasyLabs NBA.

Lineup note: Nerlens Noel (ankle) could see limited minutes if he plays Friday.
— FantasyLabs NBA (@FantasyLabsNBA) May 28, 2021

Status note: Nerlens Noel (ankle) a game-time decision Friday.
— FantasyLabs NBA (@FantasyLabsNBA) May 28, 2021

The Hawks are 4.5-point favorites over the Knicks in Game 3, according to FanDuel.

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