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OG Anunoby Questionable for Game 3, Coach Shifts to McBride

5/9/2026

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Anunoby Questionable

OG Anunoby was listed as questionable for Game 3 because of a right hamstring strain.
He exited the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 win after scoring 24 points and five rebounds.
Anunoby averages 21.4 points this postseason while shooting 61.9% overall and 53.8% from three.
Insiders call the strain very minor, but analysts say he should not play Friday, so coach Mike Brown will boost Miles McBride’s minutes and rely on Mikal Bridges.

Summary

McBride Rises

Miles McBride’s usage may rise 3-5% as he starts, making him a viable OG Anunoby replacement in DFS lineups.
Andre Drummond could log 18-24 minutes because Joel Embiid is questionable, boosting his rebounds, blocks and DFS value.
Landry Shamet may double to about 9 minutes, turning him into a DFS sleeper as the Knicks eye a double-big frontcourt with Mitchell Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

History

Historical Context

The lockout-shortened 1998-99 season began on Feb 5, 1999, and saw the San Antonio Spurs claim their first championship despite Tim Duncan missing most of Game 2 with a hamstring, yet still winning 96-89. Earlier that postseason, the eighth-seed New York Knicks, who had battled injuries to stars like Patrick Ewing, reached the Finals, illustrating how sudden injuries have repeatedly reshaped playoff lineups.

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Anunoby Questionable

OG Anunoby was listed as questionable for Game 3 because of a right hamstring strain.
He exited the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 win after scoring 24 points and five rebounds.
Anunoby averages 21.4 points this postseason while shooting 61.9% overall and 53.8% from three.
Insiders call the strain very minor, but analysts say he should not play Friday, so coach Mike Brown will boost Miles McBride’s minutes and rely on Mikal Bridges.

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