Jalen Brunson left Sunday’s NBA playoff game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons with a leg injury.
With approximately three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Brunson got tangled up with Detroit’s Dennis Schroder while attempting to bring the ball upcourt. The ball was stolen by Schroder, who dished off to Cade Cunningham for a dunk, which extended the Pistons’ lead to 65-61.
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Brunson had to be helped to his feet and had difficulty putting weight on his right leg as he went to the locker room.
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Jalen Brunson left Sunday’s NBA playoff game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons with a leg injury late in the second half, but eventually returned.
With approximately three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Brunson got tangled up with Detroit’s Dennis Schroder while attempting to bring the ball upcourt. The ball was stolen by Schroder, who dished off to Cade Cunningham for a dunk, which extended the Pistons’ lead to 65-61.
Brunson had to be helped to his feet and had difficulty putting weight on his right leg as he went to the locker room.
However, the Knicks point guard returned to the bench during the fourth quarter and didn’t appear to have any issue. He re-entered the game two minutes into the frame and quickly took two shots, making one.