OG Anunoby’s hamstring injury takes concerning turn for Knicks
PHILADELPHIA — OG Anunoby’s injury return timeline took a concerning left turn ahead of tipoff on Friday. The Knicks listed Anunoby, who sustained a right hamstring strain in the waning minutes of their Game 2 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday, as questionable for Game 3 before head coach Mike Brown ruled him out ahead of tipoff on Friday. Brown said Anunoby is day-to-day.
When asked, ...
PHILADELPHIA — OG Anunoby’s injury return timeline took a concerning left turn ahead of tipoff on Friday. The Knicks listed Anunoby, who sustained a right hamstring strain in the waning minutes of their Game 2 victory over the 76ers on Wednesday, as questionable for Game 3 before head coach Mike Brown ruled him out ahead of tipoff on Friday. Brown said Anunoby is day-to-day.
When asked, however, whether or not Anunoby can run, Brown deferred to Knicks PR, which responded: “Next question. ” Anunoby limped off the Madison Square Garden floors with a few minutes left in the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 victory over the Sixers on Wednesday. The Knicks subsequently ruled him questionable to play in Game 3 with a hamstring strain before Brown ruled him out 90 minutes ahead of tipoff on Friday.
Brown started backup guard Miles McBride in place of the injured Anunoby for Game 3. “Obviously [Miles] being able to pick up [full-court], it helps because obviously gives whoever he’s guarding a different look than, if they’re [being guarded by] myself,” said Josh Hart. “I’m 31, with some miles.