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Alvarado’s return could force a Knicks backup point guard decision

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Jose Alvarado is questionable for Monday’s game against Brooklyn after missing four games with an ankle sprain, and he practiced Sunday, Mike Brown said.

Tyler Kolek has filled Alvarado’s spot, playing 57 minutes over the last four games, and Brown must decide whether to keep him in the rotation.

LINEUP CONTEXT

If Alvarado returns, New York’s backup point guard minutes could tighten, but Brown has not said how the split will look.

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