OG Anunoby ruled out for Game 4 with left hamstring strain

OG Anunoby has been ruled out of Game 4 of the New York Knicks‘ second-round series against the Indiana Pacers. The seventh-year forward left Game 2 with a left hamstring strain with 3:27 remaining the third quarter. He did not return to the game and missed Game 3.

OG Anunoby is OUT for Game 4, Knicks say.

Jalen Brunson is NOT on the injury report.

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) May 11, 2024

The Knicks were able to jump out to a 2-0 lead, however, Indiana picked up a victory with Anunoby sidelined. In eight postseason games, he has averaged 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. He is shooting 49.5% from the field, 39.5% from three-point range and 61.5% from the free-throw line.

Anunoby had traveled to Indianapolis with the team, receiving treatment on his hamstring multiple times a day. New York will look to take a 3-1 series lead in his absence on Sunday.

OG Anunoby doubtful to return in Game 5

In addition to remaining sidelined for Game 4, OG Anunoby is unlikely to play in Tuesday’s Game 5. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN shared the news while speaking on NBA Countdown, stating:

OG Anunoby is getting treatment on that left hamstring two, three times a day right now. He’s in Indianapolis with the Knicks, but I’m told there has not been enough progress yet to think that his return is likely in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Wojnarowski added that there is some hope that Anunoby can return in Game 6, which will take place on Friday. New York’s roster has been depleted throughout the postseason – particularly in the frontcourt. Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson and Bojan Bogdanovic all remain sidelined indefinitely.

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