OG Due to a strained left hamstring will not play for the New York Knicks on Friday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Because to his painful right foot, Jalen Brunson’s availability is still unknown.
Anunoby suffered his injury in the second half of the Knicks’ 130-121 triumph and 2-0 lead against the Indiana Pacers, despite Brunson’s comeback from the second quarter injury. The Knicks’ already thin frontcourt was left without another starter as a result.
OG Anunoby will be absent from the New York Knicks’ lineup in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday due to a strained left hamstring. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson’s availability is uncertain due to his sore right foot.
Despite Brunson’s return in the previous game after missing the second quarter, helping the Knicks secure a 130-121 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers, Anunoby sustained his injury in the second half. This left the Knicks without another starter in their already depleted frontcourt.
Anunoby exited the court limping and holding the back of his leg after seemingly injuring himself while attempting a fast-break layup in the third quarter.
The Knicks have a strong record of 26-5 when Anunoby is on the court since he joined the team from Toronto on Dec. 30.
With All-Star forward Julius Randle already sidelined for the remainder of the season due to shoulder surgery, and key reserves Mitchell Robinson and Bojan Bogdanovic out during the playoffs, the Knicks’ roster faces significant challenges due to inj
uries.
Anunoby seemed to hurt himself on a fast-break layup attempt in the third quarter, as he hobbled off of the floor while clutching the back of his leg.
Since Anunoby joined the Knicks on December 30, the club has a solid 26-5 record with him on the field. He was traded from Toronto.
The Knicks’ squad confronts serious issues because of injuries, with All-Star center Julius Randle already out for the rest of the season after surgery on his shoulder, and important backups Mitchell Robinson and Bojan Bogdanovic out for the play offs.
