The New York Knicks are going to be down another starter for their upcoming stretch.
OG Anunoby is going to be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a left hamstring strain, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Sunday.
Anunoby sustained the injury midway through the first quarter in the Knicks’ game against the Miami Heat on Friday. After missing a layup, he appeared to be grabbing at his hamstring, and following a timeout, he was subbed off and returned to the team’s locker room.
The 28-year-old has been a key contributor for the 8-4 Knicks, averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.9 steals while playing 31.1 minutes a night.
Anunoby had the healthiest season of his nine-year career last year in his first full season with the Knicks, suiting up for 74 games. Anunoby was often injured while playing with the Toronto Raptors, averaging only 61 games in his six full seasons with the team.
Meanwhile the Knicks are also without all-star guard Jalen Brunson, who missed their contest in Miami on Friday with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain.
The 29-year-old is averaging 28.0 points, 6.5 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game this season.
According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Knicks coach Mike Brown is unsure if Brunson will travel on the Knicks upcoming five-game road trip.
from Sportsnet.ca
via i9bet
No comments:
Post a Comment