Warriors Vs Knicks Injury Report: Jalen Brunson & Co Deal With 3 Question Marks, Rare Clean Slate For Dubs

THE Warriors of the Golden State emerged victorious from the grueling game against the Lakers in the Crypto.com arena. Now they return home to the Chase Center to host the series. New York Knicks. The New York team, behind Jalen Brunson’s eruption, won the first 2 faceoffs of its road trip. However, as they anticipate winning momentum ahead of facing the defending champions, the Knicks’ injury report echoes underlying voids.

The Warriors, in what has been an injury-limited season, have an empty injury report. In contrast, the Knicks injury report still houses 3 key players in their rotation. While their recent acquisition, OG Anunoby, appears close to a (debatable) return, Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle will remain out of action.

Luckily, 3 months after a horrific ankle injury, Robinson is about to be cleared for contact. His return can help ease the burden during the playoffs; especially when they need a big presence on the court and blocking shots.

Additionally, Anunoby’s return could result in an immediate roster move. Even less than a month after putting on a Knick jersey, Anunoby has ingrained himself deep into their playbook. The winger adds reliable shooting on the offensive end, with an ability to keep up with faster, bigger players on the other side of the field.

Around the beginning of March, multiple sources updated Randle to return at the end of the month. However, its status remains the same as the date approaches; a dislocated shoulder that could limit him for the rest of the season. Although the Knicks could make the playoffs without Randle, their chances of making a strong run are in balance during his absence.

However, for now, Brunson is effectively shouldering the burden for the Knicks and will enter the Warriors arena after back-to-back 40-point games.

Jalen Brunson’s stats from last 10 games

In the previous 10 games, Jalen and the Knicks have faced 4 teams on the road. One of those matches saw Brunson heading to the locker room, suffering an injury within the first minute of the match.

With that, Brunson is averaging 26.9 points over the last 10 games (29.8 points per game not counting the first minute outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers). Additionally, he also adds 6.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds. Additionally, he shot 45.6% from the field, while sinking 36% from the arc.

Although those games remain below his 2023-24 season combine, Brunson played without significant help on the court. He played in 62 of the Knicks’ 67 games and was a crucial piece for their 4th seed in the Eastern Conference.

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Despite the season’s record, Brunson has crossed the 30-point mark seven times in the last 10 games, recording 2 double-doubles.