OG Anunoby Injury Update: Knicks forward Iffy to Play vs. Celtics (Oct. 24)

The New York Knicks could be without a few key players for their game against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The team has four players on its injury list, including OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns, as they race against time to get healthy before tip-off.

After a 119-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first game, the Knicks will look to continue their winning run against the Celtics. However, their starman from that game, Anunoby, is listed as probable for the upcoming matchup. The forward delivered an impressive double-double with 24 points and 14 rebounds in the opener, but is now dealing with a minor ankle injury that could sideline him against Boston.

He’ll be joined on the injury report by Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) and Josh Hart (back), both of whom are also listed as questionable for the matchup. Despite starting the previous game, both Anunoby and Towns are on the injury list as they continue to deal with their respective injuries.

On the other hand, Hart was expected to be out for the game but was upgraded to questionable on Thursday. However, this is a small consolation for the Knicks, who have suffered multiple injuries at the start of the season.

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Aside from the trio, Mitchell Robinson (ankle) also appears on the Knicks’ injury report, a recurring sight since last season. While Robinson is expected to be out, Josh Hart could be named on the bench by Mike Brown, with the team expected to manage his minutes carefully as he works toward full recovery in the coming days. Alternatively, KAT and OG Anunoby should return to the starting five against the Celtics.

After a tough outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game, the New York Knicks will face another challenge on Friday, as the Celtics look to avenge their playoff loss. However, with Boston missing some key players, including Jayson Tatum, the Knicks should be able to secure their second win in a row.

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics?

The New York Knicks will host the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden in the first meeting between the two Atlantic Division rivals on Friday. Both teams enter this game with contrasting results.

In their last game, the Knicks secured a 119-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Celtics suffered a 117-116 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. This game will be telecast live on Amazon Prime Video.

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Arian Kashyap is a basketball journalist at Sportskeeda with over two years of experience at Essentially Sports and Spice Bite and a Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports Sciences.

Arian's favorite team is the Miami Heat and it’s mainly down to Dwyane Wade being his favorite player of all time. Arian loved how explosive Wade was as a player and he had all the attributes, whether that be shooting, defending or passing. Arian really liked how he won titles both with and without a dynasty behind him.

Arian has also worked with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and was the manager for a Delhi-based women’s team called Garwhal Untied. Garwhal won the Delhi league and were runners-up during his tenure.

Arian has judged essay writing competitions for the Commonwealth Students Welfare Group of India in 2023 and was a part of the U-14 team for the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools academy that qualified for the AIFF Round in 2023.

When not working or watching sports, Arian likes riding his motorcycle and reading.

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