Knicks’ Anunoby exits Game 2 vs. 76ers with apparent leg injury

The New York Knicks may have a commanding lead in their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but they may have lost a key player on Wednesday night.

Two-way star OG Anunoby exited Game 2 with 2:31 remaining after pulling up awkwardly on a cut to the basket, and did not return.

He hopped around and grabbed at the back of his right leg before motioning to the Knicks bench to come out of the game. Anunoby went back to the Knicks locker room soon after.

Knicks coach Mike Brown gave no update on Anunoby’s status after the game.

Anunoby had 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting to go along with five rebounds, two assists and four steals before leaving.

The 28-year-old wing was having the best playoff showing of his career entering play Wednesday, averaging 21 points on 63.8 per cent shooting and 59.4 per cent from long range to go along with 7.9 rebounds over seven games — all career-best marks for a single post-season.

Anunoby is also known for his defensive acumen, previously being voted to the All-Defence second team in 2022-23 and receiving votes for Defensive Player of the Year last season.

However, he also has an extensive injury history, missing an average of 20 games per season throughout his career, and also the entirety of the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 championship run.