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Sources: Optimism Knicks' Anunoby back for ECF
Key takeaways
- There is optimism in New York that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Anunoby exited Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers in the final minutes, reaching for his right hamstring.
- Barring a setback, Anunoby is expected to return for the start of the series, sources said.
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There is optimism in New York that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
Anunoby exited Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers in the final minutes, reaching for his right hamstring. He's been day-to-day since, missing the last two games of the Knicks' sweep over the 76ers.
Barring a setback, Anunoby is expected to return for the start of the series, sources said.
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