Overview
- Brunson sprained his right ankle five minutes into Wednesday’s 112-101 loss in Sacramento and was later seen leaving without a boot or crutches.
- New York listed him out for Thursday’s game at Golden State and designated his status as day-to-day as medical evaluation continues.
- Mitchell Robinson was also ruled out, with Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson expected to handle larger backcourt roles.
- Without Brunson, the Knicks’ offense sputtered to 8-for-41 from three as Mike Brown and Josh Hart criticized the team’s effort and adherence to the game plan.
- The injury is the third to Brunson’s right ankle in the past year after a two-game absence in November and a month-long layoff last season, and it comes during a stretch of six losses in eight games.