The New York Knicks suffered a major blow as Jalen Brunson exited the game with a knee injury. The young point guard had been a key player for the team, providing leadership and scoring on the court. His absence will surely be felt as the Knicks continue their push for a playoff spot.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, but they can have a significant impact on a team's performance. The loss of Brunson will force the Knicks to adjust their lineup and find new ways to generate offense. It will also test the depth of their roster and challenge other players to step up in his absence.
Brunson, who averages 27.2 points and had been carrying the Knicks during a rash of key injuries, was hurt on New York's first possession.
Coming off a screen, Brunson rose for a jump shot near the foul line when he appeared to feel pain on liftoff. He shot an air ball and landed before stumbling and dropping to the floor near the 3-point line.
New York’s players, borderline jubilant in the visitor’s locker room postgame after what was arguably their gutsiest win of the season, were also told Brunson’s injury does not appear to be serious.
“I asked him if he was okay, and he said he’ll be fine,” Donte DiVincenzo said. “And that’s everything to me. … I don’t worry about Jalen. He’s one of the toughest guys in the league.”
A timetable for Brunson’s injury is still unclear. The Knicks next play Tuesday at home against the Atlanta Hawks. Two consecutive off days follow before they host the Orlando Magic.
Brunson, who has been carrying the Knicks during a rash of key injuries, was hurt on New York's first possession.
Coming off a screen, Brunson rose for a jump shot near the foul line when he appeared to feel pain on lift off. He shot an air ball and landed before stumbling and dropping to the floor near the 3-point line.
Brunson stayed in a seated possession while play continued before getting up and limping to the sideline, where he again went down in obvious pain. The 27-year-old guard was helped to his feet and escorted to the locker room.
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