The Knicks have officially avoided the worst.
Additional testing on Jalen Brunson’s right ankle revealed that the star point guard has only sustained a Grade 1 ankle sprain, league sources tell SNY’s Ian Begley.
Brunson will miss Friday’s game against the Heat, and he will be evaluated daily.
New York’s captain turned his ankle as he was driving the lane with 1:52 left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s ugly loss to the Magic.
After knocking down one of his two free throws, Brunson gingerly walked up to an Orlando player and committed an intentional foul to get himself out of the game.
He immediately walked off the court towards the Knicks’ locker room.
Head coach Mike Brown didn’t have much of an update postgame, but league sources confirmed to Begley that the All-Star left in a protective boot and on crutches.
Though there was initial concern with that sight, it appears the Knicks can let out a sigh of relief.
Prior to his departure, Brunson was leading the way for New York’s offense yet again, putting up a team-high 31 points on 10-of-23 shooting from the field.
It remains to be seen exactly how Brown will shake things up in his absence, but you have to figure Miles McBride will see more minutes at point guard, at least for Friday’s contest.
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