Knicks' Julius Randle misses Game 1

All-star forward Julius Randle missed New York's 108-101 loss to Miami in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday with a sprained left ankle.

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Randle was injured late in the regular season and missed the last five games before returning for a first-round game against Cleveland.

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but the Knicks kept Josh Hart on guard in the starting lineup. Obi Toppin started in Randle's place. All Images Credit to Google Images/ respective Owner