Anunoby finished with 23 points (8-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 overtime win over the Trail Blazers.
The 27-year-old forward has been seeing a huge workload in March. Anunoby has scored 20 or more points in five of his last six appearances, a span in which he's averaging 21.7 points, 6.3 boards, 3.5 assists, 3.3 threes, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks while handling a massive 41.0 minutes a contest. His 17.5 field-goal attempts during that time represents a big increase on the 13.2 FGA he's averaged on the season, and with Jalen Brunson (ankle) on the shelf until at least the end of the month, the Knicks will likely continue to look for offense wherever they can find it.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Puts up massive line
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Anunoby chipped in 24 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 133-104 win over the Kings.
This was one of Anunoby's most complete lines of the season, and this was his fourth game of the campaign with at least four steals. With 58 games under his belt, Anunoby is on pace for fifth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Cleared to play
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Anunoby (thumb) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Lakers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Anunoby will suit up for Thursday's clash despite previously being listed as questionable due to a left thumb sprain. He's averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last five games.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Tabbed questionable
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Anunoby is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a left thumb sprain.
It's Anunoby's first time on the injury report with the thumb sprain, putting him at risk of missing the first leg of the Knicks' back-to-back set. If he can't go, Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Landry Shamet could see more action.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Goes for 29 points in loss
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Anunoby contributed 29 points (11-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 42 minutes during Tuesday's 114-102 loss to Golden State.
This was Anunoby's fourth-best scoring output of the entire campaign, as he embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns, but he couldn't lift the Knicks to a win. Anunoby is trending in the right direction, scoring in double digits in five straight games while reaching the 19-point mark in each of the last three. He's averaging 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game since the All-Star break.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Flirts with double-double in win
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Anunoby provided 23 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 43 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 overtime win over the Heat.
Anunoby is once again heavily involved with the Knicks' offensive scheme after a six-game absence, and his numbers have steadily improved since his return. Sunday's effort marked his best scoring total in over a month, and he should be able to re-establish himself as one of the team's best sources of production moving forward.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Good to go Wednesday
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Anunoby (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Anunoby's availability doesn't come as a surprise, as the 27-year-old forward had been labeled as probable for Wednesday's contest. Anunoby played 35 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Celtics and shouldn't be under a minutes restriction Wednesday now that he's three games removed from a six-game absence.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Probable against Philadelphia
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Anunoby (foot) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Anunoby has played in the last two games for the Knicks since returning from a six-game absence with a sprained right foot. Although the defensive-minded forward is back to playing big minutes for New York, the team is still managing his foot issue. If he's unable to play Wednesday against Philadelphia, the Knicks could turn to Precious Achiuwa to help shoulder the load, especially if Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) doesn't play, as the All-Star big man is currently listed as questionable.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Good to go
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Anunoby (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
After a six-game absence, Anunoby returned to action Friday, posting five points and a steal in 27 minutes during a blowout loss to Cleveland. He'll suit up again Sunday but remain on a minute restriction. With Josh Hart (knee) back in action, Precious Achiuwa will shift to the bench.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Iffy for Sunday's game
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Anunoby (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
After missing the Knicks' final six games with a sprained right foot, Anunoby had been listed as questionable leading up to Friday's game against the Cavaliers. He received the green light to play and made a limited impact in the Knicks' 142-105 loss, finishing with five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one steal over 27 minutes. Though he didn't suffer any reported setbacks Friday, Anunoby isn't yet at 100 percent full health, and the Knicks will likely wait and see how he's feeling closer to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET tipoff before deciding on his availability.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Green light to return Friday
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Anunoby (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Anunoby has missed the Knicks' last six games due to a right foot injury that he suffered against the Lakers on Feb. 1. He was able to practice in full Wednesday, and the 27-year-old has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Friday. Anunoby's return will likely lead to Precious Achiuwa seeing his playing time diminish over the coming games. However, the latter will remain in New York's starting lineup Friday while Miles McBride goes to the bench.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Iffy against Cleveland
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Anunonby (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Anunoby is in danger of missing his eighth consecutive contest Friday due to a sprained right foot. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, head coach Tom Thibodeau said that Anunoby turned in a full practice Wednesday, so even if he remains out Friday, the 27-year-old forward should be close to a return. Precious Achiuwa will likely pick up another start at power forward Friday if Anunoby can't go.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Downgraded to out
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Anunoby (foot) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Anunoby will miss his sixth straight game while on the mend from a right foot sprain. Mikal Bridges will slide over to small forward in Anunoby's absence, making room for Miles McBride to enter the starting lineup. The team noted after Thursday's game that Anunoby will travel with the team to Cleveland, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, likely meaning he has a chance to return Friday.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Questionable for Thursday
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Anunoby (foot) is uncertain to play in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Anunoby injured his foot against the Lakers on Feb. 1 and has not appeared on the court since. Head coach Tom Thibodeau said the team is waiting on Anunoby's medical before making any decision, which will likely be closer to tipoff. If Anunoby can't go, expect Precious Achiuwa to start in his place.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Cleared to practice
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Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Wednesday that Anunoby (foot) has been cleared to practice without any restrictions, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Anunoby missed the final five games before the All-Star break with a right foot sprain, but he was upgraded to day-to-day back on Feb. 10. If he makes it through practice without any setbacks, there's a good chance he gets the green light to return Thursday against the Bulls.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Won't play Wednesday
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Anunoby (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Anunoby will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. Expect Precious Achiuwa to remain in the starting five Wednesday while Ariel Hukporti could see more action off the bench. Anunoby's next chance to play will come Feb. 20 against Chicago.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Questionable against Atlanta
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Anunoby (foot) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Anunoby has missed the last four games for the Knicks with a sprained right ankle. The defensive-minded forward might be able to get back on the floor Wednesday against the Hawks. If he can't return to the floor against Atlanta, New York will likely continue to turn to Precious Achiuwa to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Targeting post-break return
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Anunoby, who is recovering from a right foot sprain, is targeting a return after the All-Star break, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Charania reports that Anunoby does not have any structural issues with his foot, but the Knicks are planning on using the All-Star break to give the veteran forward additional time to heal. Prior to missing time with the injury, Anunoby had been averaging 16.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.1 three-pointers, 2.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks in 36.3 minutes per game over 49 appearances.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Won't play against Boston
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Anunoby (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Anunoby will miss a third straight game for the Knicks while dealing with a sprained right foot. The veteran forward being on the shelf is a big blow for New York, especially on the defensive end of the floor. The team will likely continue to lean on Precious Achiuwa to shoulder the load with arguably the team's best defender on the mend.
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Knicks' OG Anunoby: Doubtful against Boston
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Anunoby (foot) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
After missing the last two games for the Knicks with a sprained right foot, Anunoby is trending toward not being able to suit up for Saturday's matchup against Boston. Precious Achiuwa could continue to get more time on the floor with the defensive-minded forward still on the mend.
