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Jalen Brunson Injury Update
As the New York Knicks gear up to face the Golden State Warriors, uncertainty looms over the availability of their key player, Jalen Brunson. The guard finds himself listed as questionable due to a nagging neck issue, which surfaced after he woke up on Tuesday, citing “some hits” he endured during the previous game against the Detroit Pistons.
This setback adds to the Knicks’ already mounting concerns as they grapple with various injury challenges among their roster. In Brunson’s recent absence, Miles McBride took the reins as the starting point guard, clocking an impressive 40 minutes of play.
What led to Jalen Brunson’s absence once again?
The Knicks are facing a tough scenario as Brunson finds himself sidelined for the second time in a month, depriving them of his All-Star-caliber contributions.
The 27-year-old guard’s recent injury stemmed from cervical spasms in his neck, preventing him from taking part in the Knicks’ victory over the Pelicans, where he was sorely missed. This setback occurred following a similar incident during the Knicks’ clash with the Pistons the night before.
This recent injury episode follows another absence earlier in the month, when Brunson sat out the Feb. 8 game against the Mavericks due to a right ankle sprain sustained during the Knicks-Grizzlies matchup on Feb. 7. It’s been a challenging period for Brunson, who faced the setback during a pivotal moment in the fourth quarter of the game against the Mavericks, with the Knicks holding a 105-95 lead and just over five minutes remaining.
For fans eager to catch the action between the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks, the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.