New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby missed Games 3 and 4 of the series against the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving Game 2 with a right hamstring strain.
Anunoby exited with less than three minutes remaining after appearing to grab at his leg before asking to be subbed out.
Pro Football Doc Medical Analysis
“He is still likely to miss games because the team cannot risk aggravating the injury,” Pro Football Doc said after he sustained his injury.
Heading into the Eastern Conference Finals, which begin May 19, Anunoby could return for the Knicks. However, Pro Football Doc cautioned that returning too soon and aggravating the injury could cause Anunoby to miss the remainder of the playoffs.
Knicks Playoff Impact
Anunoby is New York’s second-leading scorer in the playoffs at 21.4 points per game.
His absence did not prevent the Knicks from winning Games 3 and 4 by a combined 46 points. New York will face either the Cavaliers or Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bottom Line
Anunoby could return for the Eastern Conference Finals, but the Knicks will have to weigh the short-term boost against the risk of aggravating the hamstring strain. If he returns too soon and suffers a setback, Pro Football Doc cautions it could cost him the rest of the playoffs.
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