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Knicks' Jalen Brunson Out Another Week with Injury

3/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

New York Knicks' All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is set to miss at least another week with a sprained right ankle, extending his absence to eight games. As he participates in controlled court work, the team has struggled to find their rhythm, going 4-4 without him, leaning on Cameron Payne and rookie Tyler Kolek to step up in his absence.

History

Historical Context

Jalen Brunson's injury extends the Knicks' struggles, reminiscent of the 1999 NBA Finals when their star, Patrick Ewing, missed crucial games. The Knicks went 4-4 without Brunson, echoing past challenges as they rely on younger players to fill the void in their lineup.

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Story summary

New York Knicks' All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is set to miss at least another week with a sprained right ankle, extending his absence to eight games. As he participates in controlled court work, the team has struggled to find their rhythm, going 4-4 without him, leaning on Cameron Payne and rookie Tyler Kolek to step up in his absence.

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