Heading into Game 3, the Philadelphia 76ers learned that the New York Knicks have a day-to-day injury on their hands with OG Anunoby.
During the fourth quarter of the Sixers’ Game 2 loss on the road at Madison Square Garden, OG Anunoby seemed to be struggling with a lower-body injury. After the game, Knicks head coach Mike Brown acknowledged that the two-way standout was hobbled.
However, Brown did not have a detailed update on the star forward just yet.
On Thursday afternoon, Anunoby’s official diagnosis was revealed.
OG Anunoby Receives An Injury Diagnosis
via Shams Charania, ESPN: New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with right hamstring strain and will be day to day, sources tell ESPN. Anunoby is the Knicks second-leading scorer this postseason at 21.4 points per game. He is listed as questionable for Game 3 on Friday against Philadelphia.
Amid the Sixers’ 108-102 loss against the Knicks, Anunoby checked in for 37 minutes. He shot 9-17 from the field and hit on 2-7 shots from three. The veteran forward produced 24 points. He also had five rebounds, two assists, four steals, and one block.
In Game 1, Anunoby checked in for just 30 minutes. He shot 7-8 from the field, scoring 18 points, and producing three rebounds, one assist, and one block.
The Knicks have a 2-0 lead over the 76ers.
The Sixers Have Questions On Their Side
Just like Anunoby and the Knicks, the Sixers have questions on their side with Joel Embiid.
Heading into Game 2, Embiid was initially probable to play. The 76ers downgraded him to out due to hip and ankle issues. Before the game, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse considered Embiid to be day-to-day moving forward.
The star center’s status for Friday’s Game 3 is also up in the air.
The Sixers and the Knicks are slated for a 7 PM ET tip on May 8.