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Sources: Julius Randle not expected to play Game 1 for Knicks

Knicks forward Julius Randle is not expected to play Sunday in Game 1 of New York's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Heat because of a sprained left ankle, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Knicks have officially listed Randle as a game-time decision, and coach Tom Thibodeau had previously said he was hopeful the two-time All-Star would be available for the series opener.

Randle was on the court Sunday morning at Madison Square Garden going through warmups.

Randle originally injured the ankle in a March 29 win over the Heat and missed the rest of the regular season.