The excitement surrounding the Knicks’ season has been dampened by injuries to key players. The unfortunate trend continued during a primetime match on Sunday, March 3.
Just seconds into a playoff rematch with Cleveland, Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson exited with an apparent knee injury. New York is already without All-Star forward Julius Randle, forward OG Anunoby and center Mitchell Robinson.
Brunson is having a career season with the Knicks, leading the team with career-best averages of 27.2 points and 6.6 assists in 57 games. This season, the Knicks are 35-22 when Brunson dresses and 1-3 when he is unable to play, records that illustrate his importance to the team.
What is Brunson’s injury and how much time will he miss? Here’s the latest on his status.
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What is Jalen Brunson’s injury?
Brunson suffers from a bruised knee, according to Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. Thibodeau added that Brunson’s X-rays were negative.
Brunson appeared to suffer an injury on a shot attempt during the first quarter of New York’s visit to Cleveland on March 3. As he gathered to shoot, Brunson’s knee came into contact with that of Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro, impacting Brunson’s launch and landing. because he was visibly suffering.
This is the room where Brunson was injured:
Brunson was immediately removed and did not return. He was limited to just 47 seconds of playing time in the game.
How long is Jalen Brunson out?
Brunson’s status is best described as everyday.
Asked about a return timetable, Thibodeau said It’s possible that Brunson plays in the New York game on Tuesday, March 5, but he reiterated that Brunson’s status will depend on his progress on Monday.
The Knicks have 21 games left in the season and return home for a key home game against four playoff teams. They then head west for a four-game trip.
Here is the next schedule from New York:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 5 | against the hawks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| 8 March | against magic | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| March 10 | against the 76ers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| 12th of March | against the 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 14 | at Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | — |
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Jalen Brunson statistics 2023-24
- 27.2 points per game
- 6.6 assists per match
- 3.7 rebounds per game
- 0.9 interceptions per game
- 2.5 turnovers per game
- 47.7 percent field goal shooting
- 40.7 percent 3-point shooting
- 84.6 percent free throw shooting
