Overview
- Brunson rolled his right ankle on a late drive with 1:52 remaining against the Magic after stepping on Wendell Carter Jr.’s foot, then exited after shooting free throws.
- ESPN reports he is ruled out for Friday’s game against Miami and will be evaluated daily moving forward.
- Multiple reporters saw Brunson leave Madison Square Garden using crutches and wearing a walking boot.
- This is the same right ankle he sprained last season, an injury that sidelined him for 15 games.
- He logged 31 points and six assists in the 124-107 loss, which snapped New York’s five-game winning streak and first 7-0 home start, as Miles McBride is expected to assume lead guard duties in the short term.