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Three weeks ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, the Knicks’ leading scorer — and likely their most marketable chip — returned to the starting lineup.
Marcus Morris was back Thursday night against Phoenix after missing the previous five games with a neck injury, but his 17 points weren’t enough to avoid the Knicks’ seventh loss in eight games, 121-98 to the Suns.
“My body felt really good. I just needed some time,” Morris said. “I took a couple of big hits, good hits, against physical teams these past weeks. Just a little nicked up, but I’ll be OK.