At 36-25 this season, the Knicks are 4th in the Eastern Conference. Yesterday, New York was on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. In that contest, all-star PG Jalen Brunson went down in the game’s first minute. It looked like a somewhat serious lower leg injury for Brunson. He tried to get up by himself. However, he took a few steps and immediately fell to the ground again.
Brunson had to be helped off the court and the Knicks organization as a whole were collectively holding their breaths. The 27-year-old was unable to return on Sunday vs. the Cavs. Luckily, New York’s active players put up a solid performance vs. Cleveland and got the 107-98 win. Most importantly, Brunson reportedly only suffered a knee contusion and might miss a few games. New York’s next contest is Tuesday at home vs. Atlanta.
The Knicks are relieved to know that Jalen Brunson’s knee injury was not a serious one
Thanks for this clip! This is very very reassuring. His lateral knee gets hit right before Jalen Brunson jumps. Could have caused a peroneal nerve contusion which gives you a dead leg and you’re not able to lift your ankle up. This is a days to week injury usually #knicks https://t.co/m4Ff4ibBAc
— Eric Friedman, MD (@sportsinjuryMD) March 4, 2024
In 2023-24, the Knicks have struggled to have a fully healthy rotation. The teams’ best players have all missed extended time. All except for all-star PG Jalen Brunson. He’s missed just four of their regular season games this year. Brunson is averaging a career-high (27.2) points, (6.6) assists, and (36.4) minutes per game. On Sunday, Brunson had an injury scare for New York. Fortunately, it was a knee contusion. Possibly the best-case scenario for the Knicks.
Their team MVP escaped a major injury and that keeps New York’s season on track. The Knicks have been missing three key starters for well over a month now. Julius Randle, O.G. Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson all have missed significant time for…
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Author : Zach Wolpin
Publish date : 2024-03-04 13:39:37
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