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Report: Knicks' Randle dislocates shoulder vs. Heat

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The New York Knicks' sixth straight win ended on a low note as Julius Randle dislocated his right shoulder late in Saturday's 125-109 victory over the Miami Heat, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The subsequent X-rays did not reveal much damage, adds Wojnarowski. The two-time All-Star will reportedly undergo an MRI later Saturday evening.

Randle sustained the injury after landing on Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. following a drive to the basket. The 6-foot-8 forward headed down the tunnel toward the locker room and didn't return.

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was "very" concerned about the status of his star player.

"You're concerned anytime someone gets hurt and you hope for the best. And that's where we are," Thibodeau said postgame, per SNY.

Thibodeau added he knew something was wrong when Randle immediately exited the court.

"He's a guy that plays through things ... and that's what you love about him," Thibodeau said. "He's a warrior. And so anytime someone walks back (to the locker room), you know it's something."

Randle is in his fifth season with the Knicks. The Kentucky product is averaging 24.1 points, 9.2 boards, and five assists across 45 appearances.

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