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Knicks' Jalen Brunson Injury Scare in Playoffs
26 Apr
Summary
- Jalen Brunson exited Game 4 with a suspected right ankle and head/neck injury.
- Brunson returned to the bench after leaving the game in the third quarter.
- He played 19:49, scoring 10 points but committing 6 turnovers.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson exited Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Saturday, April 25th, causing concern for the team. Brunson was involved in a collision during a loose ball scramble in the third quarter.
He appeared to tweak his right ankle and potentially sustain contact to his head and neck area during the play. Brunson was substituted out of the game with 10:29 remaining in the third period.
Despite the injury scare, Brunson returned to the Knicks' bench later in the third quarter. He checked back into the game with 5:38 left in the period, providing a boost of confidence for the team.
Prior to his exit, Brunson had scored 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting and committed 6 turnovers in 19:49 of court time. The Knicks were leading the Atlanta Hawks 58-49 at the time of his departure.
