Ariel Hukporti

Towns sat out Saturday's loss to the Pistons, with Jericho Sims replacing him in the starting lineup. However, Sims would not be worth streaming if KAT cannot play in Toronto. He was ineffective in six first-quarter minutes on Saturday and did not return, with Precious Achiuwa (27 minutes) and Ariel Hukporti (15) playing the remaining minutes at center. Achiuwa will be the best streaming option of the three.

With Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sidelined, Sims received the starting nod on Saturday. To say it didn't go well would be an understatement. The Knicks backup played six minutes and wasn't seen again, with Precious Achiuwa (six points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 27 minutes) starting the third quarter. Also outplaying Sims was rookie Ariel Hukporti, who contributed nine points, two rebounds, and two assists in 15 minutes. There's no need to consider streaming Sims if Towns remains sidelined for Monday's game in Toronto.

Brunson is available after the Knicks listed him as questionable with a back contusion. However, New York will be without Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), which pushes Sims into the starting lineup. Precious Achiuwa, who made his season debut on Thursday, and Ariel Hukporti are also available to provide depth in the post.