OG Anunoby injury update: Latest news on Knicks forward after hamstring strain in Game 2 vs. Pacers
OG Anunoby injury update: Latest news on Knicks forward after hamstring strain in Game 2 vs. Pacers
Luck isn’t on the Knicks’ side during the 2024 NBA Playoffs, at least as far as injuries are concerned.
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers dealt the Knicks with several blows. First, Jalen Brunson exited in the first quarter due to a right foot injury, though he returned in the second half. Then OG Anunoby was sidelined with an injury he suffered in the third quarter.
New York is already without Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson for the remainder of the postseason.
Anunoby was having arguably his best game in a Knicks uniform, scoring 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting in 28 minutes. The 26-year-old forward sustained the injury late in the third quarter on a fast-break layup.
The Knicks defeated the Pacers, 130-121, to take a 2-0 series lead. But Anunoby’s absence could spell trouble for New York. Here’s the latest on his injury.
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What is OG Anunoby’s injury?
Anunoby went down with an injury late in the third quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game with a sore left hamstring, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported.
The Knicks forward fell after a fast-break layup in the third quarter and struggled to get up. Anunoby eventually hobbled off the court on his own, but he exited the game and did not return.
This is a new injury for Anunoby. He had previously missed time with the Knicks earlier this season due to an elbow injury. New York finished the regular season 20-3 with Anunoby in the lineup.
How long is OG Anunoby out?
Anunoby did not return in Game 2 against the Pacers. The Knicks did not give any further details on his injury or a timetable for his return.
New York head coach Tom Thibodeau did not have an update after the game, as he had not spoken to the Knicks’ medical team, he told reporters.
The Sporting News will update with more information when made available.