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Anunoby (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby stirred Madison Square Garden into a frenzy after his two-handed slam against the Denver Nuggets.
The heroes were the wings, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, who combined for 56 points and keyed the third-quarter turnaround that extended New York’s winning streak to four games.
Anunoby was initially listed as probable for Friday's contest due to right toe soreness, but his injury status downgraded to questionable before the veteran forward was ruled out. Mohamed Diawara will start for the Knicks in Anunoby's absence, and the latter's next chance to play is Sunday against the Pistons.
Anunoby and Shamet combined for 47 points and 10 3-pointers, all while the Knicks' defense is hitting its stride.
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Trading OG Anunoby would be big mistake for Knicks
The New York Knicks should not send OG Anunoby away in a trade at this year's deadline.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby pulls off an impressive putback slam over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.
But with the Knicks up three with 9.9 seconds left, Anunoby went up for a layup — instead of dribbling the ball out — and was fouled. But the call was reversed after a 76ers challenge, giving Philadelphia the ball with a chance to tie the game.
The Knicks overcame an uneven first-half with a third-quarter flourish to take down the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby led New York with 25 on a night when Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for just 23.