Why OG Anunoby is missing Game 3 of Knicks - 76ers
Despite optimism he could return in Game 3, Mike Brown said that OG Anunoby has been ruled out against Philadelphia in Game 3 on Friday.
The New York Knicks held on for a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. However, it came at a cost. The Knicks were already without backup center Mitchell Robinson due to injury, and two starters, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby, exited the game with injuries.
Hart, who finished the game, and Robinson are expected to play in Game 3 on Friday night. However, despite optimism on Thursday that Anunoby could suit up for New York as the series flips to Philadelphia, he has officially been ruled out for Friday night's contest with a hamstring injury, per coach Mike Brown. OG Anunoby (hamstring) is out for Game 3, Mike Brown says ā Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 8, 2026 Luckily, Anunoby is considered "day-to-day" according to ESPN's Shams Charania, and he is expected to return in the series.
Who will take OG Anunoby's place in Knicks' starting lineup? With Hart expected to suit up, he will likely take Anunoby's place at the three. That will open the door for Miles McBride, who entered the game when Anunoby exited on Wednesday night, to slide into the starting lineup at the two spot.
McBride ultimatley played 21 minutes in Game 2, finishing with four points, an assist and a rebound. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Knicks - 76ers: Why OG Anunoby is missing Game 3