OG Anunoby reveals what he missed most during his injury layoff
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby got some good news when he was cleared to return to the floor ahead of Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Anunoby, who has been sidelined since Nov. 14, suffered a left hamstring injury before being given the green light to return to the floor. New York led the Jazz 146-112 at home.
After the win, Anunoby shared what it was like to be there back in action after a three-week absence, according to SNI’s X (formerly Twitter).
“It was good,” Anunoby said. “I missed playing with my teammates — I missed the fans. I missed it. It was really fun to play.”
“It was good. I missed playing with my teammates. I missed the fans. I missed it, it was really fun to play.”
– And Anunobi upon his return pic.twitter.com/9aOLRKUKkNK
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OG Anunoby finished with 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting in 23 minutes for the Knicks. Jalen Branson led seven Knicks in double figures with 33 points, including Myles McBride (22 points), Karl-Anthony Towns (18 points, nine rebounds) and Jordan Clarkson (16 points). New York has won six of its last seven appearances.
Knicks too jumped out to a 23-0 lead over the Jazz, the largest lead-off advantage since the NBA began keeping a detailed schedule in 1997.
Karl-Anthony Towns praises Jaylen Brunson after Knicks win
Nix Karl-Anthony Towns talked about Jalen Brunson’s influence and how it opens up opportunities for his teammates. Towns explained how Brunson is makes a differenceafter KAT scored 35 points in the Knicks’ 119-104 win over the Hornets.
“You have one of the best players in the NBA like JB,” Towns said. “The gravity it attracts allows us to have the opportunity to do something special.”
The Knicks improved to 15-7 — they are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have the second best record in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks will host the Magic on Saturday.
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