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Knicks Rule Jalen Brunson Out vs. Heat With Grade 1 Ankle Sprain

New York lists him day to day with a Grade 1 sprain to the same right ankle he injured last season.

Overview

  • Brunson rolled his right ankle with 1:52 left in a 124-107 home loss to the Magic after driving past Wendell Carter Jr.
  • He finished with 31 points and six assists as the defeat snapped the Knicks' five-game winning streak and perfect home start.
  • ESPN reports he has a Grade 1 sprain and the team ruled him out for Friday's game against the Heat while evaluating him daily.
  • Multiple reporters observed Brunson leaving Madison Square Garden in a walking boot and using crutches.
  • Orlando’s Paolo Banchero exited the same game with a left groin strain after 12 minutes of play.