Overview
- Anunoby, who strained his right hamstring in Game 2 on May 6, completed a second straight full practice Saturday and said this injury did not feel as bad as past hamstring issues.
- He also practiced in full Friday after doing only partial work earlier in the week, and coach Mike Brown said the team will wait on day‑to‑day medical clearance before deciding on Game 1.
- With Cavaliers–Pistons going to a Game 7 on Sunday, the Eastern Conference Finals will start Tuesday, which extends Anunoby’s rest window and reduces the risk of a setback.
- Before the strain, he averaged 21.4 points and 7.5 rebounds in eight playoff games while shooting 61.9% from the field and 53.8% from three, and teammates like Mikal Bridges said he looks good in practice.
- His availability would restore New York’s preferred two‑way wing stopper for matchups against stars on either Detroit or Cleveland, easing pressure on the short Knicks rotation that leaned on Miles McBride during his absence.