OG Anunoby out, Jalen Brunson questionable for Knicks in Game 3
As expected, the Knicks’ injury situation got even worse. OG Anunoby has strained his hamstring and will miss Friday’s Game 3 against the Pacers, the team announced. The small forward was in the midst of his best playoff performance with the Knicks when he went lame late in the third quarter of Wednesday’s win over […]
Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and the unkillable Knicks
If the plan is to break the Knicks’ will and leave them short-handed, the sports injury gods will need to time it. Because on Wednesday, we found out the answer to the much-feared question: “If the Knicks have to play without Brunson, who will step up?” —It was OG Anunoby. And now we know the […]
Knicks’ OG Anunoby proves vital in slowing down Joel Embiid
PHILADELPHIA — It was easy to be coaxed into forgetting just how important OG Anunoby has become to the Knicks’ DNA in a short amount of time. He came in, lit up the Garden, and helped the Knicks win almost every day. And then he was gone. And he remained gone. Then he returned. And […]
Knicks need Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby to be more consistent
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks finally got Jalen Brunson out in Game 3, but two other reliable starters, Donte DiVincenzo and OG Anunoby, were out for the first three games of their first-round series against the 76ers. The development was full of ups and downs. DiVincenzo followed up his elation with a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13.0 […]
Knicks’ OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson dominate when on floor together
That’s less than a quarter of a full season, just 20 games. But when OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson share the floor, the numbers are staggering. Coming off Friday night’s win over the Nets, the Knicks are 18-2 with the duo playing together, with a net rating of -24.7 and an offensive rating of 125.8 […]
Rick Pitino, OG Anunoby sing Jalen Brunson praise: ‘Should win MVP’
We don’t hear much criticism or backhanded compliments about Jalen Brunson or the Knicks anymore, with pundits, former and current NBA stars, and basketball luminaries all over what they’re accomplishing as the playoffs approach. I agree. TNT Studio analyst Kenny Smith changed his tune from earlier in the season when he said the Knicks never […]
OG Anunoby rounding back into form at perfect time for Knicks
See, this is why Knicks fans can dream a little. It looks like this. OG Anunoby has been away for so long on two separate occasions that it’s easy to forget why his addition was such a big moment for this team. I believe that for the first 14 games, when the Knicks looked like […]
OG Anunoby moving closer to much-needed Knicks injury return
CHICAGO — OG Anunoby could be on the verge of returning for a second time. The defensive stalwart, who missed nine straight games because his surgically repaired elbow became “inflamed,” was upgraded to questionable for Friday night’s game against the Bulls. Anunoby underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose bone in February and missed nine […]
OG Anunoby cleared for contact in positive Knicks injury sign
On the day the Knicks received the shocking news that Julius Randle would not be back this season, manager Tom Thibodeau expressed optimism regarding the team’s other sidelined forward. OG Anunoby was cleared for contact and has resumed 5-on-5 practice, Thibodeau said before Thursday’s 120-109 game against the Kings at the Garden. “OG is good. […]
OG Anunoby out for Knicks vs. Warriors with ‘injury management’
SAN FRANCISCO — After OG Anunoby said he was “ready” to protect Stephen Curry, the Knicks forward was ruled out of Monday’s game against the Warriors citing “injury management.” Anunoby, who underwent surgery to remove a free bone in his elbow in early February, has played in three games since returning, but aggravated the injury […]