By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 20:02 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 20:03 EST, 7 March 2025
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Knicks small forward Jalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain.
The Knicks announced Friday that Brunson will be evaluated in two weeks after suffering the injury in overtime of the Knicks´ 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Brunson rolled his right ankle with 1:24 remaining in overtime after landing on the foot of Lakers guard Austin Reaves on a drive to the basket. Brunson was fouled on the play and made both free throws to finish with 39 points and 10 assists. He then left the game.
Brunson ranks seventh in the NBA with 26.3 points per game.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson writhes in pain after getting injured during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson gestures after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates after scoring as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)