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NBA·INJURY·May 7, 2026 02:31 PM ET

Knicks' OG Anunoby diagnosed with right hamstring strain, questionable for Game 3

Knicks' second-leading playoff scorer day-to-day.

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What happened: New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and is day-to-day, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Anunoby is listed as questionable for Game 3 on Friday against Philadelphia. He was seen grabbing the back of his right leg on a cut late in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters: Anunoby is the Knicks' second-leading scorer this postseason at 21.4 points per game, and his two-way impact has been central to New York's defensive identity in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hamstring strains are notoriously slow to heal, and a multi-game absence would force Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns to absorb a heavier scoring load. With the series shifting to Philadelphia, any drop-off in wing defense changes the matchup math against Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.

What to watch: Watch for an MRI confirmation and a Friday morning status update ahead of Game 3 tip-off. If Anunoby is downgraded to out, expect a starting-lineup adjustment and increased minutes for New York's wing rotation.

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