Jalen Brunson leaves Knicks game early in major injury concern
NY Post
CLEVELAND – It was the scariest scene possible for Knicks fans: Jalen Brunson leaving the court with an apparent non-contact injury.
Brunson, the point guard who held the Knicks together all season, rose for a jumper and appeared to be in pain as he lifted off, landing with shock and discomfort on his face before throwing up an airball in the opening minute of Sunday’s 107-98 win over the Cavaliers.
The sight was much more frightening than the official update from the Knicks, who, in the middle of the second quarter, called Brunson “questionable” to return with a sore left knee.
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after the game that Brunson has a knee contusion and X-rays were negative.
The origin of the injury remained unclear as Brunson sat for the remainder of the first half, never re-emerging from the locker room.
Although he was untouched by defender Isaac Okoro while lifting for the jumper, an extended replay showed Brunson banged his leg on Isaiah Hartenstein as he ran around the screen.
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