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OG Anunoby Out After Hamstring Strain in Game 2

5/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

OG Anunoby was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain after exiting Game 2 on May 6, 2026.
He scored 24 points, five rebounds, four steals and a block, second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson.
Coach Mike Brown said there was no medical update and noted Anunoby “looked like hopping.”
Mikal Bridges urged a “next man up” plan with Miles McBride and Josh Hart as replacements.
Anunoby missed Games 3-6 in 2024 after a similar hamstring strain, showing recurring risk.

History

Historical Context

After leading the Spurs to their fifth NBA championship and earning Finals MVP in 2014—averaging 23.7 points in the series' final three games—Kawhi Leonard was traded to Toronto before the 2018-19 season, where his later injuries have been noted. The Spurs’ 12 playoff wins by 15+ points that year set a postseason record.

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Story summary

OG Anunoby was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain after exiting Game 2 on May 6, 2026.
He scored 24 points, five rebounds, four steals and a block, second-leading scorer behind Jalen Brunson.
Coach Mike Brown said there was no medical update and noted Anunoby “looked like hopping.”
Mikal Bridges urged a “next man up” plan with Miles McBride and Josh Hart as replacements.
Anunoby missed Games 3-6 in 2024 after a similar hamstring strain, showing recurring risk.

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