OG Anunoby sidelined for Game 3 against 76ers with hamstring strain
NBA • • general
Key Points:
- Knicks forward OG Anunoby was ruled out of Game 3 against Philadelphia due to a strained right hamstring but is expected to be day-to-day with no serious injury.
- Anunoby sustained the injury late in Game 2, where he scored 24 points, and was having a strong performance before exiting Game 3 early.
- The Knicks currently lead the Eastern Conference semifinals series 3-0 in the best-of-seven matchup.
- Anunoby is averaging 21.4 points per game in the postseason, shooting 61.9% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range, and is regarded as the team's top defender.
- This hamstring injury recalls a similar one two years ago that caused Anunoby to miss multiple games during a critical playoff series against Indiana.
