OG Anunoby Injury Update: Knicks suffer big blow as star forward exits game vs Lakers with non-contact injury
The New York Knicks suffered a massive injury blow to OG Anunoby during their marquee clash against the LA Lakers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The forward sustained a non-contact injury, and early reports suggested that his Achilles took a hit.
Per the New York Post’s Stefan Bondy, the forward was seen holding his Achilles and limping to the locker room.
“Scary moment for OG Anunoby. Non-contact injury and holding his Achilles before limping to the locker room.”
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Underdog NBA tweeted the same. It was later revealed that the versatile forward was out of the game with a foot sprain.
The severity of his injury has yet to be determined. He played over 16 minutes and scored 13 points on 5-7 shooting from the field and 3-4 shooting from the deep. Anunoby had one rebound and one assist.
