The New York Knicks are on the kind of postseason run they haven’t enjoyed in about twenty years, and the Tri-state location has lots of enjoyment as an outcome.

They took a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday behind Jalen Brunson, who got rid of a foot injury to return and assist New York eliminate a double-digit deficit.

But the roadway ahead for New York might be rocky, yet another of their crucial gamers got harmed on Wednesday.

Wing OG Anunoby suffered a stretched left hamstring and won’t play in Game 3 in Indianapolis, per Shams Charania.

Knicks’ OG Anunoby has a left hamstring stress and is out for Game 3 vs. Pacers.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 9, 2024

Anunoby has actually been a type in the Knicks’ revival this year since he was gotten in a midseason trade from the Toronto Raptors.

He scored 28 points in simply 28 minutes in Game 2 before being required to leave with his hurt hamstring.

His defense is thought about an extremely essential element of what the Knicks do, specifically because they win with defense, and he will be sorely missed out on.

They have actually currently lacked All-Star power forward Julius Randle, who has actually been out because midseason with a shoulder injury, and center Mitchell Robinson, who suffered a tension injury to his left ankle prior to Game 2.

As an outcome, New York’s rotation will be considerably reduced, which will be expensive versus a Pacers group that plays fast-break basketball along with any group still standing today in the playoffs.

One needs to hope Anunoby will have the ability to return quickly, as this Knicks-Pacers match has actually been captivating so far and one dislikes to see many crucial gamers get hurt throughout the playoffs.

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