New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby ruled out of Game 4 against Philadelphia
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been ruled out of Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday due to a strained right hamstring.
The defensive specialist remains day-to-day in the second-round playoff series after suffering the injury late in Game 2.
New York currently holds a commanding 3-0 lead over their Eastern Conference rivals in the best-of-seven matchup.
Postseason impact and injury history
Before exiting Wednesday’s 108-102 victory, the 6-foot-7 forward had been enjoying an outstanding playoff campaign.
He is currently averaging 21.4 points per game in the postseason, shooting an impressive 61.9% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range.
The highly-rated defender had registered 24 points in Game 2 before abruptly motioning to the bench and heading to the locker room.
This latest setback mirrors an unfortunate history of hamstring issues during the pivotal stages of the playoffs.
Two years ago, he suffered a similar injury in the second round while helping his team build a 2-0 series lead against the Indiana Pacers.
On that occasion, he missed four consecutive games and managed only a few minutes in Game 7 as Indiana eventually rallied to win the series.