New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has revealed star level guard Jalen Brunson suffered a sprained ankle throughout the 112-99 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Thibodeau informed reporters the damage occurred early throughout the fourth quarter of play, and that Brunson didn’t return to the sport after he was damage.
The Knicks coach additionally acknowledged that he was not sure if Brunson could be obtainable for the sport towards the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.
Jalen Brunson suffered a sprained ankle throughout Sunday’s recreation towards the Sacramento Kings
Tom Thibodeau seems on throughout the third quarter towards the Sacramento Kings
Brunson has been a significant spark plug for the Knick’s this yr and has been averaging profession highs in virtually each statistical class since his transfer from Dallas to New York in free company.
The 26-year-old level guard has been averaging 20.2 factors and 6.4 assists per recreation, whereas revitalizing a Knicks offense that spent that previous two seasons residing or dying with Julius Randle usually dribbling out the shot clock on each possession.
Earlier than leaving Sunday night time’s recreation Brunson had recorded 18 factors, three assists, and three rebounds in 27 minutes of play.
Brunson sits on flooring after hurting his ankle as he’s attended to by the Knicks coach
Following Sunday’s victory, the Knicks have gained 4 video games in a row, with a big a part of the reason is seen as Thibodeau’s choice to shorten the rotation – benching Cam Reddish, Evan Fournier, and Derrick Rose.
The damage to Brunson, mixed with the fractured leg suffered by Obi Toppin lately might nonetheless permit these gamers to regain minutes and improve their potential commerce worth because the season strikes on.
New York at the moment 14-13 and in a three-way tie for sixth within the NBA Japanese Convention with the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers.
Brunson walks off the court docket with the Knicks medical personnel to have his ankle evaluated
