O.G. Anunoby injury update: Latest news on Knicks forward’s hamstring strain ahead of Game 7 vs. Pacers
Luck isn’t on the Knicks’ side during the 2024 NBA Playoffs, at least as far as injuries are concerned.
O.G. Anunoby has been sidelined with a hamstring strain and Josh Hart is dealing with an abdominal strain
. New York is already without Julius Randle
, Mitchell Robinson
 and Bojan Bogdanovic
for the remainder of the postseason.
The Knicks will need all the help they can get as they prepare for Game 7 and Anunoby’s hamstring is on the mend.
New York has been without their two-way star since Game 2 against the Pacers. Will he be available for the win-or-go-home game on Sunday?
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.
What is O.G. Anunoby’s injury?Anunoby went down with a hamstring strain late in the third quarter of Game 2 and was ruled out for the rest of the game with a sore left hamstring, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported.
New York Knicks say OG Anunoby (sore left hamstring) is out for the remainder of the game.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 9, 2024The 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.
OG Anunoby is OUT for the rest of the game with a sore left hamstring pic.twitter.com/UYiaaGzacY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 9, 2024New York finished the regular season 20-3 with Anunoby in the lineup.
How long is O.G. Anunoby out?Anunoby has been sidelined since Game 2 but there is reportedly a chance he will be able to play in Game 7.
Anunoby is “likely to go through shootaround ahead of Game 7 vs. Indiana on Sunday to determine whether it’ll be possible for him to return to the lineup,” per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Sporting News will update with more information when made available.
Knicks vs. Pacers scheduleDateGameTime (ET)TV channelMay 6Knicks 121, Pacers 117——May 8Knicks 130, Pacers 121——May 10Pacers 111, Knicks 106——May 12Pacers 121, Knicks 89——May 14Knicks 121, Pacers 91——May 17Pacers 116, Knicks 103——May 19Game 7 at Knicks3:30 p.m.ABC
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