OG Anunoby Injury Update: Pacers-Knicks Game 7 Status

OG Anunoby scores 5 points in 4 minutes before leaving Game 7 due to hamstring injury, Knicks face Pacers in playoffs.

On May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the New York Knicks faced off against the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling Game 7 of their second-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks' forward, OG Anunoby, made a return to the lineup after missing four games, only to be ruled out for the remainder of the game after playing just five minutes and scoring five points with a perfect shooting record.

Anunoby, who was acquired by the Knicks from the Toronto Raptors mid-season, had an impressive regular season performance with averages of 14.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Despite his absence in Game 7, the Knicks, who secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 50-32 record, put up a tough fight against the Pacers.

The winner of Game 7 would advance to the Eastern Conference Finals to face the Boston Celtics, who defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round. The Knicks had previously defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, while the Pacers made their first playoff appearance since 2020 and defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the opening round.

As the tension mounted in Game 7, fans eagerly awaited the outcome to see which team would secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals and a chance to compete for the NBA championship. The series promised to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams vying for a shot at glory on the basketball court.