New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby suffered a right hamstring strain during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals and is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
Anunoby exited late in the fourth quarter of the Knicks' 108-102 win on Wednesday night. He grabbed at his right hamstring after a cut with three minutes remaining and did not return to the game. The injury comes after he scored 24 points in 37 minutes of play.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain during Thursday's 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, confirmed by MRI on Friday. The injury rules him out for the remainder of the regular season—and likely into the playoffs—with a typical 4-6 week recovery. His agent plans an extraordinary circumstances grievance for awards eligibility after playing 64 games.
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 on Friday to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead. New York has now won six straight playoff games following a comeback against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Two NBA playoff series reached Game 3 on Friday with the New York Knicks holding a 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Minnesota Timberwolves tied 1-1 with the San Antonio Spurs.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is set to return from Spain on Friday after receiving treatment for a hamstring injury. The team opens its first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Coach JJ Redick said Dončić and Austin Reaves remain out indefinitely.
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The New York Knicks, Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves hold 3-2 leads in their first-round series and aim to advance on Thursday. The Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets face elimination in Game 6 matchups. Odds favor the leaders across the board according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
The Atlanta Hawks rallied to defeat the New York Knicks 107-106 in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, evening their playoff series at 1-1. CJ McCollum led the comeback despite the team's poor shooting in the second half. Game 3 heads to Atlanta on Thursday.