Overview
- Brunson rolled his right ankle with about two minutes left in a 124-107 loss to the Magic and exited after taking his free throws.
- He was seen leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot and on crutches, according to The Athletic.
- ESPN reports a Grade 1 sprain with daily evaluations, and Brunson will not play Friday against Miami in NBA Cup group play.
- The defeat ended a five-game Knicks winning streak and was their first home loss of the season; Brunson had 31 points and six assists.
- Miles McBride is expected to handle point guard duties as New York proceeds cautiously given Brunson’s 15-game absence for a right-ankle sprain last season.