When will OG Anunoby return? Injury updates, timeline and more to know about Knicks star's hamstring strain
Here's the latest on Anunoby's status for the rest of the series.
When will OG Anunoby return? Injury updates, timeline and more to know about Knicks star's hamstring strain originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
OG Anunoby has quietly been one of the best players in the playoffs, helping lead the New York Knicks to a commanding eries lead in the second round against the Philadelphia 76ers . However, in Game 2, Anunoby suffered an injury that led to his early exit as the Knicks secured a close victory. Anunoby played 37 minutes on the night, scoring 24 points for his fifth 20-point game of the playoffs, but New York had to close it out without him.
Anunoby has a concerning injury history, having missed playoff games before due to various issues, and he would be a major loss for a Knicks team that looks strong thus far. Still, New York has enough depth to potentially replace him in the short term. Here's the latest on Anunoby's status.
NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket What is OG Anunoby's injury? Late in Game 2 against the 76ers, Anunoby suffered a right hamstring strain and missed the final 2:30 of the Knicks' victory. The injury appeared to occur after Anunoby had a hard drive to the lane, but pulled up after not getting the ball.