Knicks get massive Jalen Brunson injury update

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Knicks get massive Jalen Brunson update after injury scare

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Mar 4, 2024 12:10 AM ET

New York Knicks fans held their collective breath after Jalen Brunson went down with an injury in the opening minute of Sunday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Brunson needed to be helped by teammate Precious Achiuwa as he hobbled to the locker room at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

Brunson landed awkwardly after elevating for a shot near the free throw line over Cavs forward Isaac Okoro. The All-Star was visibly in pain after tweaking his left leg (video here).

But it appears as though Brunson was able to avoid a serious injury. During his postgame news conference, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau referred to his point guard’s injury as a “knee contusion” and that X-rays were negative on any structural damage to Brunson’s knee.

Thibodeau said Jalen Brunson has a knee contusion. X-Rays are negative

— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) March 4, 2024

It’s hardly the first time this season Brunson has had Knicks fans worried due to injury.

Brunson constantly puts his 6-foot-1 frame in harm’s way, whether it be through hard drives or taking charges. But his aggressive playing style is one reason why he’s become such a fan favorite for a Knicks fan base desperate for even a modicum of success on the court.

Brunson came into Sunday’s contest averaging 27.7 points and 6.7 assists per game on 47.7% shooting from the field.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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