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PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks have opted for a cautious approach as they manage their lineup.
OG Anunoby, sidelined with a right hamstring strain, will miss the team’s crucial Game 4 against the 76ers on Sunday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena. This matchup presents the Knicks with an opportunity to secure a series sweep. Anunoby was also absent from Friday’s Game 3 victory due to the same injury.
The team remains hopeful that Anunoby’s absence will be brief, as his condition is being assessed on a day-to-day basis. According to The Post’s Stefan Bondy, imaging has indicated that the strain is “very minor.”
With a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, the Knicks see no urgency in hastening Anunoby’s return for Sunday’s game.
The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of Game 2 when Anunoby faltered on a drive to the basket, resulting in a noticeable limp. Although he attempted to continue playing, he soon requested to be substituted, heading to the locker room and not reappearing in the game.
Anunoby has arguably been one of the best players across the league this postseason — he is averaging 20.3 points on stellar 61.9 percent shooting from the field and 53.8 percent shooting from 3-point range. His defense and ability to guard all positions have been superb as well.
Without Anunoby, Miles McBride started in Game 3. But it was Landry Shamet — re-entering the rotation after being buried on the bench — who more so helped fill the void, recording 15 points in 26 minutes.