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New York Knicks\u2019 OG Anunoby, right, drives past Atlanta Hawks\u2019 Onyeka Okongwu during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Frank Franklin II)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

GREENBURGH, N.Y. \u2014 OG Anunoby practiced again Saturday with the New York Knicks and said the right hamstring injury he sustained in these playoffs wasn\u2019t as bad as one he suffered two years ago.<\/p>

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Anunoby was hurt late in the Knicks’ victory over Philadelphia in Game 2<\/a> of the Eastern Conference semifinals on 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt didn\u2019t feel as bad as the past when it happened,\u201d Anunoby said. \u201cSo knowing that, just trying to improve it day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n

The starting forward has the maximum amount of time to rest, given that the Knicks swept their series<\/a> while Cleveland and Detroit will have to play a Game 7<\/a> on Sunday. So the Eastern Conference finals, which could have started Sunday, won\u2019t begin until Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think everyone\u2019s excited for the games to start, so just letting the other series play out,\u201d Anunoby said. \u201cSo if it was tomorrow \u2014 it\u2019s going to be Tuesday now \u2014 just be ready whenever it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

There was immediate concern when Anunoby limped off the court, given his importance to the Knicks and how well he\u2019s been playing. He is averaging 21.4 points in the postseason while shooting 61.9% from the field and 53.8% from 3-point range, and is regarded as the Knicks\u2019 top defensive player.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>

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Anunoby hurt his left hamstring late in a victory over Indiana 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 clearly wasn\u2019t ready. The Knicks pulled him for good after just five minutes because of his clear lack of mobility.<\/p>\n

This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been back and he looks good to me,\u201d guard Mikal Bridges said. \u201cSo I think maybe the crowd, maybe the fans and media worried a little bit more, but I know how OG works and how his body is, so I think he\u2019ll be all right.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anunoby said he started with work in the pool and weight room before progressing to the court, where he said he is able to sprint.<\/p>\n

Coach Mike Brown isn\u2019t sure if Anunoby will be ready for Game 1 but said he is encouraged by what he\u2019s seen in practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo go through that is not fun during this time of the year, because a lot of things come into play,\u201d Brown said. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to get to the top of the mountain during this time of the year, and, you know, it needs luck. You need some skill. You need everybody to be healthy to a certain degree. So, all that stuff, you want, knock on wood, to be going the right way for you whenever game-time comes.\u201d<\/p>

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AP NBA: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/nba<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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