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Knicks-76ers Notes: OG Anunoby's status in question; Mikal Bridges has 'great game' on both ends
TL;DR
OG Anunoby's status is uncertain after suffering a leg injury in the Knicks' Game 2 win over the 76ers. The Knicks face a challenge in replacing his significant contributions as they head deeper into the playoffs.
Key points
- OG Anunoby suffered a leg injury in Game 2
- He left the game with 2:31 remaining
- Anunoby averages 21.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game
- The Knicks need to replace Anunoby's contributions
- Mikal Bridges performed well in the game
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How do you replace 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game in the middle of a playoff series?
The Knicks may need to find an answer to that question.
Late in their Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, OG Anunoby suffered a leg injury. He left the court with 2:31 to play and the Knicks up by six.
He did not return. That fact alone tells you that Anunoby was in discomfort. The Knicks would obviously want Anunoby on the floor late in a close game -- even if he was limited by injury.
They closed the game without Anunoby, beating the Sixers to take a 2-0 lead. But after the game, Anunoby was not available to reporters. Knicks head coach Mike Brown had no update when he spoke to reporters after the game. There is no point in speculating about Anunobyâs injury.
But if he is indeed sidelined for Game 3 and beyond, Miles McBride is comfortable taking on a larger role.
âExtremely comfortable. I feel like the coaching staff trusts me, I know my teammates trust me and I trust myself overall. So if that happens, I know Iâll be ready,â McBride said after Game 2.
McBride was on the floor to close the game. If Anunoby has to miss time, itâs fair to assume McBrideâs minutes/responsibilities would increase. Maybe Brown inserts Landry Shamet into the rotation?
No matter who takes his place, the Knicks will certainly miss Anunoby (if he has to miss time).
Anunoby wasnât just putting up great numbers in the playoffs (as referenced above), he was doing so efficiently. He made 60 of his 97 field goal attempts in the playoffs (61.2 percent), including 52.8 percent of his threes (39 attempts).
Q&A
What happened to OG Anunoby during the Knicks vs 76ers game?
OG Anunoby suffered a leg injury late in the game and did not return.
How many points and rebounds does OG Anunoby average per game?
OG Anunoby averages 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game.
What impact does Anunoby's injury have on the Knicks' playoff chances?
Anunoby's injury poses a challenge for the Knicks as they need to replace his significant contributions in the playoff series.
Who stepped up for the Knicks in the game against the 76ers?
Mikal Bridges had a great game on both ends, contributing significantly to the Knicks' victory.