Knicks forward OG Anunoby will miss his second straight game on Sunday due to a right hamstring strain, head coach Mike Brown told reporters, including Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter link).
The Knicks currently hold a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup vs. the 76ers. Game 4 will be played in Philadelphia.
Onunoby, who was in the midst of a remarkable playoff run, sustained the injury on Wednesday in the Game 2 victory against the Sixers. The 28-year-old was originally listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest before being downgraded to out.
Miles McBride and Landry Shamet took the majority of the minutes that would have gone to Anunoby in Game 3. McBride, who got the start, played 21 minutes and had three points on (1-of-6 shooting), two assists and two blocks. Shamet was 5-of-6 from the field, scoring 15 points and grabbing three boards in 26 minutes.
Anunoby has been referred to as day-to-day since he strained his hamstring on Wednesday. The strain is considered mild, but obviously the Knicks need to exercise caution with the soft-tissue injury, which could be easily aggravated if it’s not fully healed.
Anunoby has been outstanding in his eight playoff appearances this spring, averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks in 35.3 minutes per contest, with a scorching hot shooting line of .619/.538/.811.
That’s BS …. they screwed the Nets. Saw how mad Vince was. NY always gets it. Cause they think nothing can fail in NY. When it comes to sports. AJ should be in NY. He would have changed the NBA.
Wash is my second choice. Glad they got him.
And Freak the Pacers…. told you
Get the Broom s out ……. It’s over
I want to see Sochan and Diawara play. Lets go coach, gave to have your players ready just in case
We taking over Philly today lols ……. Love Knick fans.