Knicks' Anunoby practices again, says hamstring not as bad as '24 - ESPN

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the New York Knicks and said the right hamstring injury he sustained in these playoffs wasn't as bad as one he suffered two years ago.

Anunoby was hurt late in the Knicks' victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals May 6 and missed the final two games of that series. He returned to practice this week and has been a full participant the past two days, saying he feels good.

«It didn't feel as bad as the past when it happened,» Anunoby said. «So knowing that, just trying to improve it day by day.»

The starting forward has the maximum amount of time to rest, given that the Knicks swept their series while Cleveland and Detroit will have to play a Game 7 on Sunday. So the Eastern Conference finals, which could have started Sunday, won't begin until Tuesday.

«I think everyone's excited for the games to start, so just letting the other series play out,» Anunoby said. «So if it was tomorrow — it's going to be Tuesday now — just be ready whenever it is.»

There was immediate concern when Anunoby limped off the court, given his importance to the Knicks and how well he has been playing. He is averaging 21.4 points per game in the postseason while shooting 61.9% from the field and 53.8% from 3-point range and is regarded as the Knicks' top defensive player.

He said he felt a quick pain that he tried to play through, missing a dunk after first experiencing it. He called it weird more than painful.

Anunoby hurt his left hamstring late in a victory over the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 East semis as the Knicks were taking a 2-0 lead. He missed the next four games before returning for Game 7, though he clearly wasn't ready. The Knicks pulled