Andrei Kirilenko (ankle) will not play Tuesday versus the Rockets, ESPN New York reports.

Kirilenko (ankle) will not play Tuesday versus the Rockets, ESPN New York reports.

Analysis:

Kirilenko will miss a fifth straight game with a left ankle sprain Tuesday. The Russian aims at returning to action some time this week, so Wednesday's in-state tilt against the Knicks could mark that occasion. Nonetheless, Kirilenko's season averages of 5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds significantly limit his fantasy stock.