The New York Knicks will aim for the second round of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
Playing on their home court will definitely be an energy boost for the Knicks, who have had a grueling series with major injuries to key players. It will take a Willis Reed-like effort for Josh Hart and OG Anunoby to play in Game 7, but they might make it.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart reacts after being injured during Game 6 of the second round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Anunoby suffered a hamstring strain in Game 2 and sat on the bench. Hart suffered from his abdominal tightness and was sidelined for much of Game 6. In a do-or-die scenario, ESPN reported Hours before tipoff Sunday, both players were expected to be available for the game. The game begins at 3:30pm ET.
Jalen Brunson said after Friday’s loss to the Pacers that he expects Hart to give it a shot.
“It’s Game 7.”
Anunoby had great success guarding Pascal Siakam in the first two games. Siakam had heroics in a 116-103 Game 6 win, posting 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Knicks’ OG Anunoby passes Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of the second round of the playoff series on May 8, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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With time running out for both teams, they need to put on a Broadway-style show in the basketball mecca that’s worthy of not just the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but a Tony Award.
New York has been plagued by injuries throughout the season and into the series. They lost Julius Randle a year before the playoffs began, and then the team lost Mitchell Robinson.
Brunson injured his foot in the second game, but managed to continue playing.
Reid famously played in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals, and all eyes are on Hart and Anunoby to try to do the same.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives around Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith during Game 6 of the second round of the playoff series on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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The winner will face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.
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