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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson Injures Ankle vs. Orlando Magic
Jalen Brunson, averaging 27.7 points per game, injured his right ankle after contact with Wendell Carter Jr. and left Madison Square Garden on crutches during Knicks' loss.
- On Wednesday night, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson injured his right ankle at Madison Square Garden and exited with 1:52 left, leaving on crutches in a walking boot.
- Brunson stepped on Wendell Carter Jr.'s left foot during a drive, causing his right ankle to bend awkwardly; Carter was called for a foul and Brunson shot two free throws before leaving.
- Playing a team-high 37 minutes, Brunson scored a game-high 31 points on 10-for-23 shooting and added six assists and three rebounds before fouling out.
- A league source diagnosed Brunson with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain; he will be evaluated daily and is ruled out for Friday's Madison Square Garden game, with Miles 'Deuce' McBride expected to start.
- Having aggravated the same ankle on March 6, 2025, Brunson's history raises concern about missed time, as he leads the Knicks with 28.0 points and 6.5 assists per game.
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Jalen Brunson Left MSG On Crutches And In A Walking Boot After Falling At The End Of Tonight's Game
Jesse D. Garrabrant. Getty Images.Knicks captain Jalen Brunson is truly the franchise. Everything is built around him. And the Knicks were off to a blazing 7-3 start going into Wednesday night. And t...
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