Uncertainty.

"That would be his choice," Thomas said. "If he felt that he was able to play emotionally, then we would let him play."

Curry sprained his left ankle while running during the morning shootaround. The Knicks probably won't know if their starting center will be available until shortly before the game.

If Marbury does travel to New Jersey, Thomas would let him decide if he wanted to play. Don Marbury's funeral is Thursday morning in Brooklyn.