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New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson’s Defiant Statement Amid Injury Scare Vs. Indiana Pacers

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Paolo Songco | Last updated 5/13/24

To say that the New York Knicks are dealing with a host of injuries at this point in the postseason would be an understatement. After losing Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson to season-ending injuries, the Knicks are now dealing with an OG Anunoby hamstring problem.

Amid all the injury woes, superstar point guard Jalen Brunson has been pretty banged up as well as the Knicks look to go through the Indiana Pacers en route to an East Finals berth.

New York Knicks News: Jalen Brunson Defiant Amid Injury

The Knicks lost again on Sunday as the Pacers tied the series at 2-2. After the game, New York refused to use their injury problems as an excuse for their 121-89 blowout loss in Game 4.

Brunson, who himself has been dealing with a foot injury of late, was asked if the issue had any impact on his lack of efficiency in Game 4. The 27-year-old was having none of it, though:

"I'm fine. I'm fine."

–– Jalen Brunson on his foot pic.twitter.com/vhYp97KG7S

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 12, 2024

Brunson finished with 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting in Game 4, to go along with three rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He went 0-of-5 on his attempts from beyond the arc.

Tom Thibodeau Echoes Jalen Brunson’s Message

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was also asked to comment on Brunson’s condition after the game. The veteran shot-caller seemed to have a bit of concern in his tone, but he also reiterated that his star guard should be good to go moving forward:

Tom Thibodeau on Jalen Brunson's foot injury:

"He says he's fine… He'll keep going." pic.twitter.com/8GDGtApHJ9

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 12, 2024