Knicks' OG Anunoby: Balanced outing in double-double
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Anunoby produced 16 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 14 rebounds and three blocks over 47 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 win over the 76ers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby put forth a well-rounded performance to help New York take a commanding 3-1 lead over Philadelphia, finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds en route to a double-double performance. Anunoby, who also recorded a team-high-tying trio of blocks, recorded his first double-double of the postseason while posting his fourth consecutive game in double figures in scoring.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Drops 17 points in loss
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Anunoby accumulated 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Thursday's 125-114 loss to the 76ers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anunoby provided the Knicks with a boost on the offensive end, although it wasn't enough as they fell to the 76ers. It was another tight matchup between two evenly matched teams. Game 4 will take place in Philadelphia on Sunday, with the Knicks looking to split the road trip in hopes of wrapping up the series at home.
Anunoby (elbow) tallied 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two steals and one rebound across 29 minutes Friday in the Knicks' 108-100 loss to the Bulls.
After appearing in three straight games from March 12 through March 16 following his return from Feb. 8 surgery to remove a loose fragment in his elbow, Anunoby didn't respond as well as hoped in his return to action and was subsequently shut down. Despite the Knicks providing limited updates on Anunoby's progress over the last three weeks, he was surprisingly upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game and took back his spot in the starting five from Miles McBride. Anunoby shot the ball well but wasn't especially impactful in the box score, but the Knicks are likely just happy to have one of their top defenders back in the fold as the postseason nears. Provided his elbow doesn't present any complications moving forward, Anunoby should eventually settle back into a 35-plus-minute role in competitive contests.
Anunoby (elbow) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls.
No surprise here, as Anunoby was previously upgraded to probable. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff, and Miles McBride will return to the bench with Anunoby cleared.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Upgraded to probable
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Anunoby (elbow) is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Anunoby is expected to make his return Friday following a nine-game absence due to lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired right elbow. He's yet to come off the bench as a Knick, but the veteran forward will likely face major restrictions if he's cleared to suit up, as he's appeared in just three games since Jan. 27.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Listed questionable for Friday
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Anunoby (elbow) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Anunoby has missed nine straight games due to lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired right elbow, but he's been cleared for full contact and is nearing a return. If cleared, Anunoby is likely to face major restrictions, but the forward's return would presumably mean fewer minutes for Miles McBride, who's started nine straight matchups and has averaged 44.7 minutes per game during that stretch.
Knicks' OG Anunoby: Remains out, but taking contact
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Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said prior to Thursday's 120-109 win over the Kings that Anunoby (elbow) has been cleared for contact and has resumed 5-on-5 practice, Peter Bottle of the New York Post reports. "OG's doing well. He's getting closer," Thibodeau said. "So we're optimistic, cautiously optimistic with that one."
Anunoby is still expected to miss a 10th consecutive game Friday in Chicago after he experienced lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired elbow upon returning and playing in three straight games in mid-March, but his ability to resume taking contact is a monumental step forward in his recovery process. Because the Knicks won't hold a practice Saturday since Friday's game marks the second leg of a back-to-back set, Anunoby will presumably remain out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, but a return to action at some point during the final week of the regular season for the Knicks' four-game slate could be realistic. Anunoby's eventual return will likely be most detrimental to Miles McBride, who has started each of the last nine games that Anunoby has missed and is averaging a whopping 44.7 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Won't play Thursday
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Anunoby (elbow) remains out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Anunoby hasn't played since March 16 and remains without a clear timetable to return. Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride will continue to benefit from extra minutes while Anunoby is sidelined and with Julius Randle (shoulder) not close to a return either.
Anunoby (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Anunoby has been dealing with an elbow injury over the second half of the season and will be unavailable once again Tuesday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he hasn't been able to do much activity recently, and he's running out of time to return before the end of the regular season. Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Miles McBride should continue to see increased run.
