Heat’s East rival learns of a prominent player’s injury that might change the playoffs.
One of the Miami Heat’s main opponents in the Eastern Conference might suffer a possibly fatal blow from the New York Knicks’ decision to be without forward OG Anunoby indefinitely.
Anunoby’s elbow has flared up, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, therefore he is not expected to play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. The defensive stalwart’s return is not scheduled.
According to what I’ve been informed, OG Anunoby won’t be out only tonight, Wojnarowski stated on ESPN’s NBA Countdown. “They need that right elbow to stop acting out since it has flared up again. Although it’s uncertain how long he will be sidelined, this Knicks squad is undoubtedly concerned. They will miss OG Anunoby more than this particular game right now.
The New York Knicks will be without their best defender for an extended period of time tonight against the Warriors.
Anunoby had been out for eighteen games with an elbow injury, and he had only lately returned. Before suffering this most recent injury, he participated in three Knicks games.
Anunoby was acquired by the Knicks from the Toronto Raptors in December, and he fit in well right away with Jalen Brunson and the other players. With Anunoby, the Knicks have a true wing-stopper and a legitimate guard in the East who can protect players such as Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, and others. The Knicks won’t be able to stop the best teams in the East without him.
The Knicks (40-27) are fourth in the East and have a 15-2 record when Anunoby starts, but their record is 25-25 when he doesn’t.
