With the Knicks' season on the line in a high-stakes Game 7 Sunday afternoon, both Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are gearing up to give it their all, despite their injuries.
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Josh Hart had to exit Game 6 due to an abdominal strain. Typically, an injury like this would sideline a player for at least a week, according to Jeff Stotts from In Street Clothes. However, Hart is determined to push through and see if he can play. The Knicks' success in this game, and potentially in the next round, could hinge on his ability to manage this injury.
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OG Anunoby, on the other hand, has been out for the last four games after straining his hamstring in Game 2. He's been sidelined for 10 days, which is a quick turnaround for a hamstring strain. Whether he can return to the court remains a game-time decision after warmups. If Anunoby plays, he'll need to be cautious with his hamstring, as rushing back too soon could lead to further complications.
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Exciting Elements:
- The energy in the arena is expected to be electric, with a raucous home crowd ready to cheer the Knicks on.
- The Pacers plan to exploit these injuries by using their speed to their advantage, aiming to run right past the Knicks duo.
These injuries come at a particularly tough time for the Knicks, who have already been hit hard by a series of injuries to key players like Bojan Bogdanovic, Mitchell Robinson, and Julius Randle. If Hart and Anunoby are unable to play, the Knicks will have just four players from their Game 1 lineup available for Game 7 (Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Miles McBride).
Despite these challenges, the Knicks' chances significantly improve if Hart and/or Anunoby can take the court. Their presence could be a game-changer in this do-or-die matchup, offering a glimmer of hope for New York to advance to the next round.
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